Top picks for Shirakawa Day tours
Discover 16 Day tours in Shirakawa on Trip.com, updated February 16, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From EUR 39.81 per person, with an average total of EUR 53.67. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.816k verified reviews, Day tours Shirakawa boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya", with 799 reviews and a 4.8 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Nagoya, Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour | 9-person Small Group Optional", a 9-hour adventure in Shirakawa!
The next available day tour departs on February 17, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Shirakawa Day tours usually take about 9 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Shirakawa Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
February is the perfect time to visit Shirakawa! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya.
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Duration: 9.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 80 reviews· 1.5k booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom€42.99€45.26
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Duration: 9.8 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 88 reviews· 1.4k bookedFrom€42.17
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 498 reviews· 6.8k bookedFrom€43.00
Trip.SelectDuration: 7 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 799 reviews· 1.3k booked10% offLimited-time saleFrom€43.26€48.07
Trip.SelectShirakawa-go + Hida Takayama|Optional 9-person small group tour with hotel transfers|Nagoya Day Tour
Duration: 8.5 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 29 reviews· 666 bookedFrom€43.00![[Limited Time Offer] Day Tour from Nagoya | Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village World Heritage Site](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354s12000ofxs3c6F1BB_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 11 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 8 reviews· 110 booked10% offLimited-time saleFrom€43.00€47.78
Trip.SelectDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 15 reviews· 249 booked10% offLimited-time saleFrom€43.00€47.78
Trip.SelectDuration: 11.1 hrsEnglish4.4/5Good· 25 reviews· 612 bookedFrom€44.32![[Depart from Nagoya] Explore the Gassho Village of Shirakawa-go · Alpine Tour · Optional 9-person Small Group](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355212000qk1z3nmE6FE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Trip.SelectDuration: 5.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 17 reviews· 400 booked10% offLimited-time saleFrom€46.85€52.06![[Fairy Tale] One-Day Tour to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and Hidakochi from Nagoya](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356k12000r6rhj4xF09D_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 11 hrsEnglishFrom€39.81
Duration: 7.3 hrsEnglish23 bookedFrom€61.99![1-day Tour of Ancient Japanese Towns | Hida Highlands + Gujo Hachiman + Shirakawa-go [Bilingual Guide]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355a12000lw8s45s7815_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 11.5 hrsEnglish4.5/5Satisfied· 6 reviews· 58 bookedFrom€43.00![Japan Nagoya Hida Takayama + Shirakawa- one-day tour[9-person boutique group|Hotel pick-up optional]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0583g12000n2655zsA4F4_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Japan Nagoya Hida Takayama + Shirakawa- one-day tour[9-person boutique group|Hotel pick-up optional]
Duration: 6.5 hrsEnglish4.9/5Excellent· 94 reviews· 1.5k bookedFrom€53.50
From€56.60![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama 1-day Tour [Winter Snowscape Limited]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355612000qyle7hd4659_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 24 bookedFrom€43.00![[Small group with guide] Classic 1-day tour from Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Takayama Old Town](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0355c12000q9qi01eA462_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom€70.69
Duration: 9.7 hrsEnglishFrom€58.23
Duration: 10.5 hrsEnglishFrom€43.00![Nagoya Private Charter 1-Day Tour [Shirakawa-go/Takayama/Kanazawa/Gero/Kamikochi/Inuyama Castle]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351512000r07xe6rB0CA_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
Duration: 4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom€46.86![Nagoya Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama Day Tour [Optional Hida Beef Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353y12000qqpybxgDE95_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 10.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 20 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€43.76€46.07
Duration: 10.6 hrsEnglishFrom€43.00
Trip.SelectDuration: 7.7 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 90 reviews· 858 booked10% offLimited-time saleFrom€67.89€75.44
Duration: 6.8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 54 bookedFrom€62.65
Duration: 7.8 hrsEnglish3.4/5· 5 reviews· 52 booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom€60.24€63.42
Duration: 7.8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 36 bookedFrom€68.17
Duration: 9.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 35 bookedFrom€54.76
Trip.SelectIbaraki Ashikaga Flower Park Japan Light Show + Nakaminato Fish Market + Kamiiso no Torii 1-day tour
Duration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.3/5Good· 4 reviews10% offLimited-time saleFrom€58.29€64.77
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Duration: 10.8 hrsEnglish20% offLimited-time saleFrom€61.96€77.46
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Duration: 10 hrsEnglish4.7/5Very good· 19 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€83.90€88.32
10% offLimited-time saleFrom€57.07€63.42
Duration: 9.5 hrsEnglishFrom€64.77
Duration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.4/5Good· 8 reviews· 164 booked10% offLimited-time saleFrom€57.20€63.56
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Reviews: Nagoya, Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour | 9-person Small Group Optional
Guest User2025-11-28
Amazing tour, helpful guide as well!!! Doing tour is actually cheaper than getting there on your own. Itinerary wise is acc not too rushy rushy so that’s great!★
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Reviews: Departing from Nagoya: Day Tour to Explore Takayama & Shirakawa-go's Gassho-zukuri Villages World Heritage
Guest User2026-02-14
Originally, we were supposed to join a small group tour, but it was changed to a large tour bus tour because the group didn't make it. Our tour guide, Ms. Liu, was very considerate. From before departure to the return trip, she explained a lot of information to us. She was dedicated and responsible, which deserves praise. Because some members of the group were late, even though the tour guide had explained in advance that the tour bus would only wait for an extra 5 minutes, she still waited for the late members. She was very responsible. Of course, she was at ease with the members who were not on time, but she didn't understand why the whole bus was waiting for the latecomers. That's why we never like to join large group tours.★
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Reviews: Nagoya to Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama: UNESCO Heritage 1-Day Tour
Guest User2025-11-05
The overall itinerary was somewhat rushed due to Japanese driver service time regulations. The Takayama leg of the trip was particularly tight, mainly because completing a meal and a full visit to the Takayama Jinya (traditional Japanese houses) within two hours was quite strenuous. Two hours was more than enough for the Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri village. The tour guide was very professional and nice, and his explanations were quite interesting. The group members came from all over the world, with mainland Chinese tourists making up about 10%, making it a very international team.★
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Reviews: Shirakawa-go Thatched Village & Hida Takayama Tour from Nagoya
Guest User2025-11-29
The itinerary was well-planned, and the Chinese-speaking tour guide was excellent. Highly recommended.★
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Reviews: Shirakawa-go + Hida Takayama|Optional 9-person small group tour with hotel transfers|Nagoya Day Tour
Guest User2026-02-16
"Taking a day tour to Shirakawa-go was easily the highlight of our trip. We went in February, and the village looked like a literal snow globe. The gassho-zukuri farmhouses are even more impressive in person. Our tour guide is very kind and approachable and also shared stories. Pro tip: Don’t skip the view from the top is the 'postcard' shot everyone wants.💕★
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Reviews: [Limited Time Offer] Day Tour from Nagoya | Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Gassho Village World Heritage Site
Guest User2026-01-20
A very enjoyable trip.
I was initially reluctant to join a large group tour, but after checking the transportation options and finding them inconvenient and expensive to hire a car, I opted for a group tour.
The result was surprisingly smooth and comfortable.
Our tour guide, Xiao Liu, was very patient and responsible. We were free to explore after disembarking, but she diligently explained the sights and routes on the bus in both Chinese and English.
The bus was very punctual and didn't wait for anyone. There were no shops along the way; everything was voluntary.
The people on the bus came from various countries, and everyone was very disciplined.
Suitable for: People with high energy levels who want a quick tour and don't need to plan too much, and for those who prioritize safety. For those with lower energy levels, a nice coffee shop with a good view to experience the local culture is also a good option.
Not suitable for: People who want to take great photos, those who want to stay in one place for too long, or those who can't tolerate long bus rides.
The bus ride was very smooth, and motion sickness was rare. You can wear an eye mask to rest on the bus; the tour guide will only remind you of precautions when you're almost at your destination.
Takayama City: If you walk quickly, besides the morning market, you can also visit Hie Shrine, where you can draw fortune slips; the scenery is also quite beautiful. (You must be very fit and have a strong sense of time.) Shirakawa-go: The scenery is beautiful; I was lucky enough to see a rainbow. If you walk fast, you can go to the observation deck, queue to buy pudding, and quickly tour the wooden houses.
One last small suggestion: I hope the tour guide can start timing from when you get off the bus, or set the time a few minutes later on the bus. If getting off the bus takes a few minutes, returning early will also take a few minutes, resulting in less time for sightseeing. So, unless there are unexpected circumstances, I hope the timing can be set a little later for a more comfortable experience.
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