Top picks for Shirakawa Day tours
Discover 17 Day tours in Shirakawa on Trip.com, updated February 16, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From PKR 13,230.51 per person, with an average total of PKR 18,031.04. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 2.01k verified reviews, Day tours Shirakawa boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya", with 799 reviews and a 4.8 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Nagoya, Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour | 9-person Small Group Optional", a 9-hour adventure in Shirakawa!
The next available day tour departs on February 17, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Shirakawa Day tours usually take about 9 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Shirakawa Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
February is the perfect time to visit Shirakawa! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya.
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37 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 9.5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 80 reviews· 1.5k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromRs 14,289.77Rs 15,041.87
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97.6% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 10.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 498 reviews· 6.8k bookedFromRs 14,288.95
Trip.SelectShirakawa-go + Hida Takayama|Optional 9-person small group tour with hotel transfers|Nagoya Day Tour
23 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 8.5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 29 reviews· 666 bookedFromRs 14,288.95![[Limited Time Offer] Day Tour from Nagoya | Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village World Heritage Site](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354s12000ofxs3c6F1BB_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectOne-day round-trip from Nagoya for a hassle-free journey.Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 11 hrs4.8/5Very good· 8 reviews· 110 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 14,289.49Rs 15,877.22
Trip.Select97% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 7 hrs4.8/5Very good· 799 reviews· 1.3k booked10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 14,378.30Rs 15,975.89
Trip.SelectStroll through the ancient mountain streets, where autumn leaves adorn the Edo-style scenery as time gently flows byFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 15 reviews· 249 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 14,289.49Rs 15,877.22
Trip.Select304 travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 11.1 hrs4.4/5Good· 25 reviews· 612 bookedFromRs 14,728.09![[Depart from Nagoya] Explore the Gassho Village of Shirakawa-go · Alpine Tour · Optional 9-person Small Group](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355212000qk1z3nmE6FE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.Select170 travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 5.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 17 reviews· 400 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 15,571.28Rs 17,301.43
Take a sightseeing bus tour to explore the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go and GokayamaFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 7.3 hrs23 bookedFromRs 20,599.90![1-day Tour of Ancient Japanese Towns | Hida Highlands + Gujo Hachiman + Shirakawa-go [Bilingual Guide]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355a12000lw8s45s7815_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Stroll through the picturesque World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, where winter snow creates a fairy-tale scene and every season offers its own beauty. Visitors can admire the charming gassho-zukuri village scenery and experience the unique charm of rural Japan.Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 11.5 hrs4.5/5Satisfied· 6 reviews· 58 bookedFromRs 14,288.95![[Fairy Tale] One-Day Tour to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and Hidakochi from Nagoya](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356k12000r6rhj4xF09D_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
[Professional Driver-Guide] Premium service with safety assuranceFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 11 hrsFromRs 13,230.51![Japan Nagoya Hida Takayama + Shirakawa- one-day tour[9-person boutique group|Hotel pick-up optional]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0583g12000n2655zsA4F4_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Japan Nagoya Hida Takayama + Shirakawa- one-day tour[9-person boutique group|Hotel pick-up optional]
26 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 6.5 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 94 reviews· 1.5k bookedFromRs 17,780.48
Hida Takayama: Stroll through Takayama's traditional old streets and savor the local delicacy, Hida beef.Free cancellationDuration: 3.5 hrsFromRs 18,811.04![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama 1-day Tour [Winter Snowscape Limited]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355612000qyle7hd4659_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Discover the Winter Fairytale Village: Stroll through Shirakawa-go's UNESCO-listed Gassho-zukuri village and admire the uniquely tranquil snow-covered winter scenery, as if stepping into a dreamy postcard landscape.Free cancellationDuration: 7 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 24 bookedFromRs 14,288.95![[Small group with guide] Classic 1-day tour from Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355c12000q9qi01eA462_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Fairy-tale World Shirakawa-go | Takayama Old Town City Walk | Round-trip from NagoyaFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 9 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromRs 23,491.30
Stroll through the ancient streets of Takayama Jinya, savor authentic Hida beef cuisine, and experience the local sake cultureFree cancellationDuration: 9.7 hrsFromRs 19,351.07![Nagoya Private Charter 1-Day Tour [Shirakawa-go/Takayama/Kanazawa/Gero/Kamikochi/Inuyama Castle]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351512000r07xe6rB0CA_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
[Exclusive Private Charter] Small group sizes, hotel pick-up service available, with Chinese/English-speaking drivers provided to eliminate language barriers.Free cancellationDuration: 4 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromRs 15,571.29![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama Day Tour [Optional Hida Beef Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353y12000qqpybxgDE95_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its traditional thatched-roof farmhouses with unique "gassho-zukuri" architectural style, offering fairy-tale scenery throughout all four seasons.Free cancellationDuration: 10.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 20 reviewsFromRs 15,309.32
Stroll freely through the ancient highland streets, experience local wine culture, savor authentic Hida beef cuisine, explore specialty markets, and enjoy Michelin Green Guide three-star recommendationsFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.5 hrsFromRs 14,288.95
Stroll through Takayama Jinya Old Street, experiencing the lingering prosperity of Edo-period merchant towns in century-old shops! From architecture to cuisine, unlock a deep cultural experience in just one day!Free cancellationDuration: 10.6 hrsFromRs 14,288.95
Wander Takayama's preserved Edo district with artisan workshops and sake breweries Discover Shirakawa-go's fairytale thatched villages in the Japanese Alps Travel through time from samurai-era streets to vibrant market scenesFree cancellationDuration: 10 hrsFromRs 18,685.55
91.1% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 7.7 hrs4.7/5Very good· 90 reviews· 851 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 22,413.22Rs 24,903.58
Culture and nature combined: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine, then visit Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Waterfalls—experience both cultural and natural wonders in a single day.Free cancellationDuration: 6.8 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 52 bookedFromRs 20,939.82
With our own self-operated tour group, you can travel safely and worry-free!Free cancellationDuration: 7.8 hrs3.4/5· 5 reviews· 52 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromRs 19,887.28Rs 20,933.98
53 travelers savedFree cancellationDuration: 7.8 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 36 bookedFromRs 22,504.03
Guaranteed departure for 1 person & optional 9-person small group, worry-free travel; ensured green-plate legally operated vehicles, safe and compliant!Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 9.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 26 bookedFromRs 18,075.69
Trip.SelectIbaraki Ashikaga Flower Park Japan Light Show + Nakaminato Fish Market + Kamiiso no Torii 1-day tour
Ashikaga Flower Park Light Flower Garden Illumination: A dreamy interplay of light and color, this illumination is one of Japan's top three light shows, including admission to Ashikaga Flower Park's nighttime lighting event.Free cancellationDuration: 10.5 hrs4.3/5Good· 4 reviews10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 19,243.16Rs 21,381.29
The Iroha-zaka winding road, famous for its continuous curves and stunning fall foliage, is one of Japan's most beautiful mountain routes for maple leaf viewing.Free cancellationDuration: 10.4 hrsFromRs 19,278.95
Walk across Miharashi Hill at Hitachi Seaside Park, surrounded by millions of blue nemophila. Capture panoramic views where blue flowers, sky, and ocean blend into one spring landscape. Enjoy free time in Mibu Michi no Eki(Road station Mibu) and taste different kinds of dishes and desert. Visit Ashikaga Flower Park, home to majestic Great Wisteria praised as a dream destination. Stroll beneath cascading purple blooms and an 80-meter white wisteria tunnel in full bloom.Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 10.8 hrs20% offLimited-time saleFromRs 22,761.48Rs 28,451.85
9-Person Group Tour | Off-the-Beaten-Path Routes Around Tokyo | Hotel Pickup Available in Tokyo | Multilingual Driver-Guide | UNESCO World Heritage SitesFree cancellationDuration: 9.1 hrsFromRs 22,262.48
Easy day trip by bus from TokyoFree cancellationDuration: 10 hrs4.7/5Very good· 19 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromRs 28,029.40Rs 29,504.64
Visit the Famous Torii Gate at Oarai Beach, Stroll Through the Dreamy Nemophila Flower Sea at Hitachi Seaside ParkFree cancellationDuration: 10 hrs10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 18,840.58Rs 20,933.98
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, visit one of Japan's famous waterfalls - Kegon WaterfallsFree cancellationDuration: 9.5 hrsFromRs 21,381.29
Ashikaga Flower Park - Voted by CNN as one of the world's top 10 dream travel destinations, featuring the dreamy nemophila fields in Ibaraki and the iconic white seaside torii gate.Free cancellationDuration: 10.5 hrs4.4/5Good· 8 reviews· 164 booked10% offLimited-time saleFromRs 19,118.97Rs 21,243.3
Lake Chuzenji (Nikko onsen until September 30th 2025)Free cancellationBook now for todayDuration: 10.5 hrs4.5/5Satisfied· 283 reviewsFromRs 23,299.11
Hitachi Cherry Blossom Matsuri + Amabiki Kannon Senbonzakura + Ocean View Sunset Day Tour from Tokyo
Check in at Ibaraki's popular cherry blossom spot: Amabiki-san Rakuho-ji Temple's Thousand Cherry Trees - Ibaraki's hidden floral templeFree cancellationDuration: 11 hrsFromRs 14,971.47
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Reviews: Nagoya, Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour | 9-person Small Group Optional
Guest User2025-11-28
Amazing tour, helpful guide as well!!! Doing tour is actually cheaper than getting there on your own. Itinerary wise is acc not too rushy rushy so that’s great!★
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Reviews: Nagoya to Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama: UNESCO Heritage 1-Day Tour
Guest User2025-11-05
The overall itinerary was somewhat rushed due to Japanese driver service time regulations. The Takayama leg of the trip was particularly tight, mainly because completing a meal and a full visit to the Takayama Jinya (traditional Japanese houses) within two hours was quite strenuous. Two hours was more than enough for the Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village. The tour guide was very professional and nice, and his explanations were quite interesting. The group members came from all over the world, with mainland Chinese tourists making up about 10%, making it a very international team.★
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Reviews: Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama|Optional 9-person small group tour with hotel transfers|Nagoya Day Tour
Guest User2026-02-16
"Taking a day tour to Shirakawa-go was easily the highlight of our trip. We went in February, and the village looked like a literal snow globe. The gassho-zukuri farmhouses are even more impressive in person. Our tour guide is very kind and approachable and also shared stories. Pro tip: Don’t skip the view from the top is the 'postcard' shot everyone wants.💕★
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Reviews: [Limited Time Offer] Day Tour from Nagoya | Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village World Heritage Site
Guest User2026-01-20
A very enjoyable trip.
I was initially reluctant to join a large group tour, but after checking the transportation options and finding them inconvenient and expensive to hire a car, I opted for a group tour.
The result was surprisingly smooth and comfortable.
Our tour guide, Xiao Liu, was very patient and responsible. We were free to explore after disembarking, but she diligently explained the sights and routes on the bus in both Chinese and English.
The bus was very punctual and didn't wait for anyone. There were no shops along the way; everything was voluntary.
The people on the bus came from various countries, and everyone was very disciplined.
Suitable for: People with high energy levels who want a quick tour and don't need to plan too much, and for those who prioritize safety. For those with lower energy levels, a nice coffee shop with a good view to experience the local culture is also a good option.
Not suitable for: People who want to take great photos, those who want to stay in one place for too long, or those who can't tolerate long bus rides.
The bus ride was very smooth, and motion sickness was rare. You can wear an eye mask to rest on the bus; the tour guide will only remind you of precautions when you're almost at your destination.
Takayama City: If you walk quickly, besides the morning market, you can also visit Hie Shrine, where you can draw fortune slips; the scenery is also quite beautiful. (You must be very fit and have a strong sense of time.) Shirakawa-go: The scenery is beautiful; I was lucky enough to see a rainbow. If you walk fast, you can go to the observation deck, queue to buy pudding, and quickly tour the wooden houses.
One last small suggestion: I hope the tour guide can start timing from when you get off the bus, or set the time a few minutes later on the bus. If getting off the bus takes a few minutes, returning early will also take a few minutes, resulting in less time for sightseeing. So, unless there are unexpected circumstances, I hope the timing can be set a little later for a more comfortable experience.
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Reviews: Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya
Guest User2025-11-29
The itinerary was well-planned, and the Chinese-speaking tour guide was excellent. Highly recommended.★
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Reviews: 1-Day Tour to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village & Hida Takayama from Nagoya | Winter Hidden Gem Adventure
Guest User2026-01-04
Our tour guide, Liu, proactively added us to the group chat the day before the trip to remind us of important travel tips, which was very thoughtful. The 8:20 AM meeting point was perfect; we were comfortable sleeping and eating on the bus throughout the journey. Before arriving at each attraction, the guide gently woke us up and provided a bilingual (Chinese/Japanese) introduction to the key points of the visit, making it a hassle-free tour. I was delighted to experience my first and second snowfalls with my child in the Takayama and Gassho-zukuri villages, but unfortunately, the rain and snow made it incredibly cold, limiting the number of beautiful photos we could take.
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