【What to expect】Departing from Nagoya Station, the bus heads north along the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The first stop is the Hida Great Limestone Cave, where you can explore a mystical underground world filled with fascinating stalactites and ice formations—a truly enchanting experience. For lunch, visit Takayama Festival Forest to savor a delicious Hida beef shabu-shabu and the local specialty, Keichan chicken. Set within beautifully preserved wooden buildings, this stop offers a perfect blend of traditional culture and local flavors. In the afternoon, journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Shirakawa-go. Stroll through the picturesque village with its iconic gassho-zukuri houses, soaking in the charm of traditional Japanese life and capturing stunning seasonal landscapes—perfect for photos. After a full day of sightseeing, the bus returns via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway to Nagoya Station, completing an unforgettable day trip that combines nature, culture, and local cuisine.
Hida Great Limestone Cave & Ice Valley (Approx. 50 min) ／ Explore a mystical underground world and the dazzling Ice Valley. Marvel at intricate stalactites and stalagmites, and in winter, enjoy sparkling ice formations that make this natural wonder feel like a journey into another world.
Takayama Festival Forest (Approx. 70 min) ／ Savor a delicious lunch featuring Hida beef shabu-shabu and the local specialty, “Keichan” chicken. Set in a beautifully preserved wooden structure, this spot offers a perfect blend of traditional culture and gourmet delights.
Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Approx. 80 min) ／Stroll through a picturesque village of traditional gassho-zukuri houses. Experience the charm of historic Japanese life amidst stunning seasonal landscapes, with plenty of photo opportunities throughout this iconic UNESCO site.
There will be no guide introduction of sightseeing. Arrival and departure time, sightseeing duration will be shown on the written guidance.
Minimum number of participants for operation
20 persons There is a minimum number of participants to confirm tour departure. If tour is not operated, we will make notification 14days ahead of tour and make full refund to participants.
Notes
Tour guide staff speaks Japanese. Language support of video translation or automatic translation machine will be used.
Local Japanese travelers may join the tour together.
Schedule may be changed or cut due to actual traffic condition or other uncontrollable incidents. Please kindly be noted.
This tour is operated on the basis of Japanese tourist industry regulation.
There may be delays due to traffic congestion, etc.
Please prepare warm clothing and wear shoes suitable for snow and icy roads.
If you do not return to the designated departure time at each destination, you will be considered to have left the group.
If you don't like beef, you can change to pork or chicken. You can also change to shojin ryori (vegetarian) cuisine. If you would like to change the menu, please let us know in advance when you make your reservation. Changes on the day cannot be made.
Children aged 0-5 will be charged 5,000 yen (bus seat only, no meal)
