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Home/Destinations/Takayama/Takayama day trips
Day trips · Takayama itinerary

Takayama Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Takayama is the gateway to the Alps. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Shirakawa-go
  2. 2Alps
  3. 3Hida Village
  4. 4Beyond

Shirakawa-go

The thatched UNESCO village.

The Japanese Alps

Ropeways and valleys.

Hida Folk Village

The open-air museum.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Takayama — prices per person.

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
Kanazawa
Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
5.0(69)·8–9 hours
from$504/ person
via Viator
Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
Takayama
Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
5.0(62)·3 hours
from$251/ person
via Viator
Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
Kanazawa
Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
5.0(27)·4 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator
Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago
Kanazawa
Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago
5.0(22)·5 hours
from$383/ person
via Viator
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course
Takayama
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course
5.0(27)·1h 15min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya
Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya
5.0(19)·9h 30min
from$190/ person
via Viator
From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
Takayama
From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
5.0(13)·4h 15min
from$151/ person
via Viator
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
Takayama
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$519/ person
via Viator

Takayama day trips — FAQ

What is Shirakawa-go?
A UNESCO village of thatched farmhouses near Takayama.
How far is Shirakawa-go?
About 50 km, roughly a 50-minute bus ride.
Where are the Japanese Alps?
The mountain ranges surrounding Takayama.

Explore more in Takayama

Old TownShirakawa-goSake BreweriesFood WalksMorning Markets