1.Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 398 reviews · 11 hours · from $61Our pick

Bus day trip from Nagoya to Gujo, Hida Takayama, and UNESCO Shirakawa-go, with guided time-warped streets and gassho-zukuri farmhouses.

“Hao was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. She gave fantastic recommendations for every stop on the tour, and clear instructions/plans for how to navigate around each stop. Every place visited was beautiful! The scenery and history of the areas are amazing! Yes, there is some extra cost if you choose to go in to certain areas, but it's worth it to support the local communities and upkeep of these historic items. Highly recommend!”

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2.Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $179

8.5-hour Nagoya bus tour to Ghibli Park with timed Grand Warehouse entry, transfers, bento lunch, and Aichi museums on a set route.

“Non riuscivamo a trovare il punto di incontro, e la guida è andata via senza di noi. È stato difficile capire come risolvere perché non avevamo neanche il numero di telefono della guida. Alla fine abbiamo dovuto raggiungere il parco da soli a spese nostre. Pessima esperienza.”

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3.Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Opt. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 10 hours · from $61

A 10-hour Nagoya day trip linking Takayama Old Town with UNESCO Shirakawa-go, plus optional Koshiyama lunch for a smooth alpine day.

“Alberto was very kind and expressive. He gave nice recommendations which we followed and agreed with explicitly for a wonderful tour experience. I left my wallet at the last rest stop and he spent an hour with us contacting the police and keeping us updated as to where it was going and where to pick it up. I give him a ten out of five for sure!”

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4.Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $210Top rated

Hike the historic Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome on a small-group Nagoya day trip, with guide-led history, scenic views, and culture.

“Had an excellent trip with Emily and Nakanishi-san. It was a really fun trip and Emily was helpful and knowledgeable about the path and its history.”

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