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Nagoya, Hida, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Japan · 9 days
Key facts
Overview
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Nagoya: Gateway to Central Japan Nagoya Castle |
| 2 | Toki: Luxury Retail and Agricultural Innovation Toki Premium Outlets, Aeon Mall Toki, Komeri Power Toki Store |
| 3 | Inuyama Castle to Hida Takayama Inuyama Castle, Sanmachi Suji (Old Town) |
| 4 | Hida Takayama Cultural Immersion Takayama Jinya, Hida Folk Village |
| 5 | Kamikochi: The Alps of Japan Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond |
| 6 | Shirakawa-go Heritage Stay Ogimachi Village, Shirakawa-go Heritage House Stay, Wada House |
| 7 | Kanazawa: Gardens and Castles Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle |
| 8 | Kanazawa Heritage to Nagoya Higashi Chaya District, Nagamachi Samurai District |
| 9 | Departure from Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport |
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Nagoya and settle into your luxury accommodation. Explore the city's samurai heritage and modern urban landscape.
Nagoya Castle is the iconic symbol of Nagoya and a must-see attraction. Famous for the golden 'shachihoko' on its roof, it was a pivotal fortress during the Edo period and features a beautifully restored palace.
Day 2
A dedicated day for high-end shopping and a unique look at Japanese professional farming culture.
Experience luxury shopping at this open-air mall featuring over 180 international and Japanese brands with a stunning view of the surrounding mountains.
A modern, expansive lifestyle hub offering a wide variety of Japanese retail, dining, and local specialty goods.
A specialized 'Power' store for professional farmers to explore high-end Japanese agricultural technology, irrigation systems, tools, and seeds.
Day 3
Travel north from Nagoya to the historic city of Takayama, stopping at one of Japan's oldest surviving castles.
One of only twelve original castles in Japan, this national treasure sits atop a hill overlooking the Kiso River, offering authentic 16th-century architecture.
Upon arrival in Takayama, walk through the beautifully preserved district with wooden merchant houses, sake breweries, and traditional craft shops.
Day 4
Explore the deep cultural roots of the Hida region, known for its master carpentry and vibrant morning markets.
The only remaining Edo-period district office of its kind in Japan, offering a glimpse into historical government administration and local life.
An open-air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, including gassho-zukuri farmhouses relocated here for preservation.
Day 5
A day trip into the Chubu Sangaku National Park to witness Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery.
A wooden suspension bridge over the Azusa River that offers the most iconic view of the Hotake mountain range.
A mirror-like pond formed by volcanic activity, known for its standing dead trees and stunning morning reflections of the peaks.
Day 6
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site and experience a special overnight stay in a traditional thatched-roof farmhouse.
The largest village in Shirakawa-go, famous for its unique gassho-zukuri houses designed to withstand heavy snow.
Spend the night in a 'Gassho-zukuri' farmhouse. Experience traditional multi-course dining by an irori sunken hearth and the tranquility of village life after tourists leave.
The largest and most prestigious farmhouse in the village, still used as a private residence but partially open to the public.
Day 7
Travel to the coast to explore Kanazawa, the former seat of the powerful Maeda Clan.
One of Japan’s 'three most beautiful landscape gardens,' offering seasonal beauty and masterful Japanese gardening techniques.
Located adjacent to Kenrokuen, this large-scale reconstruction showcases the impressive stonework and gatehouse architecture of the Kaga Domain.
Day 8
Explore the remaining historic districts of Kanazawa before returning to Nagoya for your final evening.
The largest of Kanazawa's historic geisha districts, where you can find traditional teahouses and shops selling gold leaf products.
Walk through the preserved neighborhood of earthen walls and narrow streets where samurai families once lived.
Day 9
Final morning in Nagoya for last-minute shopping before heading to the airport.
Enjoy the unique 'Sky Deck' and 'Flight of Dreams' Boeing 787 exhibition before your departure flight.
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