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Topic:<\/strong> Nagoya day tours \/ Day trips from Nagoya \/ Nagoya Travel\/ Shirakawago Day Trip Itinerary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Why Nagoya As A Base for Day Trips?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Thatched roofs in Shirakawago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Deer in Nara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nagoya as a Base<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan. As it is in the center of Japan, it is in an ideal spot to travel from as it is very easily accessible to other areas. We recommend traveling from Nagoya as a base because it is very convenient, affordable, and most importantly, fun. We’ll explain how to get to Shirakawago, Takayama, and even Nara in the cheapest way possible from Nagoya below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Nagoya include: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Easy Day Tours<\/strong>
    Day trips from Nagoya include “Shirakawago”, “Takayama”, “Nara”, and “Kyoto”. Each of these sightseeing spots can be accessed comfortably, allowing you to have a fulfilling day.
    By highway bus, you can conveniently go to Shirakawago in about 2 hours and 40 minutes one way, Takayama in about 2 hours and 50 minutes one way, Nara in about 2 hours and 30 minutes one way, and Kyoto in about 2 hours and 50 minutes one way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Convenience<\/strong>
    Nagoya is one of Japan’s major cities, and there are many restaurants open late at night and early in the morning. Whether it be early in the morning or late at night, you can always find a place to eat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Great Shopping
    <\/strong>With an abundance of department stores and bustling shopping streets, Nagoya is a perfect shopper’s paradise. You can find everything from the latest fashions to traditional souvenirs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Popular Theme Parks<\/strong>
    Nagoya has a variety of theme parks that you can enjoy with your family and friends, such as Ghibli Park and Legoland. They are perfect for making memories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cheap Lodging<\/strong>
    Compared to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, lodging costs in Nagoya are often cheaper. You can enjoy sightseeing and shopping while keeping travel costs low.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you use Nagoya as your base, you can easily go to famous spots such as: Shirakawago, Takayama, and Nara<\/strong> all in less than 3 hours. We highly recommend you reserve bus tickets in advance as they often sell out!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Recommended Route \u2460 Shirakawago and Takayama<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Recommended Route \u2461\u300cNara\u300d<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Shirakawago, registered as a World Heritage site, is a beautiful thatched-roof village built in the Gassho-zukuri style. The scenery is breathtaking no matter what time of year you visit.
      With its old townscape, strolling in Takayama is like stepping back in time to old Japan. You can enjoy various local specialties as well as the infamous wagyu grade Hida beef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Recommended one day trip route from Nagoya (1)
      Shirakawago and Takayama<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Shirakawago in Summer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Shirakawago with Snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Getting to these two spots from Nagoya is fairly easy. You can get there by train, bus, or car, but going by bus is by far the cheapest method. We’ll teach you how to get to Shirakawago and Takayama by bus below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Shirakawago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Shirakawago is a picturesque village which preserves a glimpse of ancient Japan with its traditional gassho-zukuri houses. Once remote and inaccessible, its preserved history and buildings eventually earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even today, it is not possible to go there directly by train, but with the opening of the expressway, going by express bus has become quite popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Takayama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Known as “Little Kyoto,” Takayama has a charming townscape that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Lined with traditional townhouses and beautiful wooden buildings, visitors will feel as if they have stepped back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Nagoya \u21cc Shirakawago Highway Bus Online Reservation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      * If you also want to go to Takayama, please book a one-way highway bus from Nagoya to Shirakawago.
      * If you wish to go ticketless, please select Keitai Ticket<\/strong> as the ticket type.
      * Keitai tickets will be sent to the e-mail address entered at the time of reservation.
      * Web tickets must be printed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Bus to Shirakawago and Takayama from Nagoya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Around 7:30<\/strong> AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I arrived at the Meitetsu Bus Center,<\/a> located in the Meitetsu Department Store building near Nagoya Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The bus bound for Shirakawa-go departs from the third floor at bus stop 7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Since I didn’t have much time, I bought breakfast at a convenience store on the third floor of the Meitetsu Bus Center and waited for the buses to arrive at the waiting room on the same third floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There is also a cafe (Doutor Coffee) on the 4th floor, but please note that it is only open from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Around 7:40 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A bus bound for Shirakawago enters bus stop No. 7.
      Show your mobile ticket to the crew and board the bus. All seats are reserved, so sit in your seat indicated on the ticket and wait for the departure.
      The bus is fully equipped with AC power and free Wifi for all seats, and a restroom at the end of the bus.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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      Around 7:50 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Use the Meitetsu Bus to get to Shirakawago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Next to Nagoya Station is the Meitetsu Bus Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      (From Meitetsu Bus Center, 3rd floor, bus stop #7) Depart for Shirakawago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Around 8:40<\/strong> AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Take a 10-minute break at the Hirugano service area<\/a>.
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      Around 10:32 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Arrive at Shirakawago Bus Terminal.<\/p>\n<\/div>

      \"Shirakawago<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Shirakawago Bus Terminal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This bus terminal is exclusively for local and highway buses and is conveniently located for sightseeing in Shirakawago.
      It is convenient for visiting Gassho-zukuri villages and the Shirakawago Observatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hours of operation: 8:30AM – 5:30PM
      Facilities: waiting room, restroom, tourist center, large coin lockers, luggage storage, automatic foreign currency exchange, bus reservation counter, WIFI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For a detailed report of Shirakawago’s luggage storage (including measurements) click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Nagoya \u2192 Shirakawago Highway Bus Online Reservation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Travel time: ~2 hours and 40 minutes
      Fare: 3,400 – 4,200 yen\/person, one-way<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Shirakawago Observatory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Upon arrival in Shirakawago, we recommend first visiting the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observatory<\/a>, which offers a panoramic view of Shirakawago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      After viewing Shirakawa-go from the observatory, next visit Hagi-cho, the center of Shirakawa-go. Hagi-cho is a wonderful place where beautiful natural scenery and rich history are in harmony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Distance by foot (from the bus terminal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      It is 15 minutes walk from Shirakawago Bus Terminal to the Shirakawago Observatory
      Details (Google map)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n