Why choose this Nagoya tour ?

In this tour, you can enjoy sightseeing the famous landmarks of Shirakawa-go as well as their signature, Hida Beef Lunch. As this is a self-guided tour, you will get to explore around the area at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the special charm of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history and arichitecture of its iconic gassho-zukuri houses. Indulge in the pleasure of savoring Hida beef, one of Japan’s top five wagyu varieties.

-Round Tour Schedule-
7:15 AM depart from Nagoya
11:10 AM arrive at Shirakawa-go Koshiyama restaurant
11:20 Enjoy Hida Beef Lunch
After that, explore the Shirakawa-go Village by yourself.
2:00 PM depart from Koshiyama Bus Stop
6:50 PM arrive in Nagoya Station area

-Oneway Tour Schedule-
7:15 AM depart from Nagoya
11:10 AM arrive at Shirakawa-go Koshiyama restaurant
11:20 Enjoy Hida Beef Lunch
After that, explore the Shirakawa-go Village by yourself.



Make the most of your Nagoya adventure

What makes Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch a unique experience ?

depart from Nagoya VIP Liner Bus Stop at 7:15 am 18-3 Tsubakicho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 1 minute waking from Nagoya VIP Lounge, 5 minutes from the Nagoya Station Taikotori south exit

Arrive at Shirakawa-go Koshiyama at 11:10.
After arriving, we will have lunch.
Please come to Koshiyama by 11:20.

The old gassho-zukuri (thached-roof) style houses are spotted around this mountain village.
Surrounded by rice paddies, you can breath the atmosphere of rural Japan.
The large houses with steeply pitched thatched roofs are some of the very few examples of their kind remaining in Japan.

-Koshiyama-
The charm of Shirakawa-go is unique because each of the four seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter, brings its own distinct beauty.This restaurant named【Koshiyama】is especially representative of the local character.
It’s also a cozy guesthouse that makes one want to visit again.

Taste the famous beef variety from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture – Hida beef.
The characteristic of Hida beef is its marbled fat, which is evenly distributed throughout the muscle.
This makes Hida beef steak a delicacy sought after by high-end restaurants and gourmet enthusiasts.

Please take a look at the gassho-style interior structure, which took about 10 years to complete.

It is one of the largest gassho-zukuri structures in the world heritage area, and is the only one designated as an important national cultural property. Explore inside Gassho-style houses open to the public.

nagase house is a 5-story Gassho style house, and on the first floor there is a magnificent Buddhist altar said to be made 500 years ago, as well as works of art and fixtures on display.

A museum that preserves and displays 25 Gassho-zukuri buildings, including 9 that are designated as prefectural important cultural properties. In addition to the main house, there are shrines, the main hall of the temple, and a watermill, and you can even tour the attic of the main house. Among them, the Yamashita family is one of the few remaining 18th-century gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa Village.

It is a medieval mountain castle built on a steep cliff, and is the best photo spot with an exceptional view of the Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village spreading out below.

Departure: 2:00 PM from Shirakawa-go koshiyama Arrival: 6:50 PM in Nagoya

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour schedule may be slightly changed depending on traffic
  • Please check VIP LINER official website for the operation status of the bus on the day of departure.
  • To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the designated location 10 minutes early.
  • Smoking, including electronic and smokeless cigarettes, is prohibited in the vehicle.
  • Pets are not allowed in the passenger area or the trunk.
  • Expenses incurred during personal free time are at your own cost.
  • You can leave your luggage in the trunk.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Round Bus with Beef Lunch Set
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  • Oneway Bus with Beef Lunch Set
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    Hida Beef Lunch Set: Japan top 5 Wagyu, Hida beef lunch set.
    Oneway bus to Shirakawa-go: 7:15 AM depart from Nagoya
    11:10 AM arrive at Shirakawa-go Koshiyama restaurant
    11:20 Enjoy Hida Beef Lunch

Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • bus ticket
  • You can leave your luggage in the trunk room.
  • bus with charging equipment
  • bus with restroom

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Other personal expenses
  • Guide

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Special Instructions:

    Please find the guide or staff holding the participants name list
    ①Departs from Nagoya VIP Liner bus stop at 7:15
    ②Be sure to get off at the final stop, Shirakawa-go, koshiyama.
    ③After getting off the bus, you will have a meal, so please come to Koshiyama immediately.
    ④Departure: 2:00 PM from Shirakawa-go koshiyama Arrival: 6:50 PM in Nagoya.
    To prevent travel delays, please arrive at the designated location 10 minutes early.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by VIP Japan Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.