6 Best Full-Day History Tours in the Japan Alps

Many of these leave from Nagoya and go long, pairing Shirakawa-go with Takayama’s Edo-era streets. The odd one out is Obuse, the chestnut town where Hokusai painted temple ceilings in his eighties, and it’s worth the day.

1.World Heritage Site: Shirakawa-go Day Trip | Hida Takayama, Fairytale World Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (Observation Deck Access Available) | Departure from Nagoya

Visit Takayama’s Edo-era lanes and Shirakawa-go’s thatched farmhouses on a Nagoya day trip, with optional access to the village observation deck.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“overall, it was a great tour! on time, and arrived ahead of schedule. Tour guide was also good in explaining the itinerary and what we can do to enjoy both places. highly recommended! 🌟”

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2.1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail

Hike an 8 km stretch of the Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome, with an English-speaking guide, round-trip transport, and rural scenery.

★ 4.9

“Sir Israel was a very fun guide on the trail. He explained some important things about Tsumago and along the trails, offering a glimpse into history. The pace was easy, like a walk in the park. Our driver that day was also very courteous and…”

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3.Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayamas History and Temples

Explore the ancient secrets of Takayama's history and temples on this fascinating full-day tour. Uncover hidden treasures and immerse yourself in the charm of this historic city.

★ 5.0

“In researching Takayama before my travels to Japan, I came across Snow Monkey Resorts website and was impressed by the site descriptions, photos, and the intention of each tour; and was convinced this was the tour I wanted to go on.”

6 reviewsFrom $157.67by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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4.1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan

Browsing through the captivating world of Hokusai, the

★ 5.0

“My college-aged son is interested in Japanese woodblock printing generally, and Hokusai specifically. This tour exceeded our greatest expectations. Devin was an exceptional tour guide. He had a knowledge and love of woodblock pRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $165.49by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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