Kamikochi & Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama & Gujo Hachiman Old Town 2-Day Tour (Departing from Nagoya/Includes Accommodation + Breakfast)

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Day 1: Nagoya to Gujo Hachiman Old Town to Shirakawa-go to Hida Takayama 07:50 Assembly: In front of MiniStop (Meieki Tsubaki-cho branch) 08:00 Departure 9:30 Gujo Hachiman Old Town (approx. 1.5H stay) Well-preserved traditional buildings from the Edo period, clear streams flowing through the streets, known as the "Water Town." Enjoy food replica craftsmanship, cherry blossoms in spring, "Gujo Odori" night festival in summer (if it coincides with a festival), and autumn foliage. 11:00 Depart for Shirakawa-go Gassho Village 12:30 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village (approx. 2H stay) Winter snowscapes are like a fairy tale, summer is lush green, beautiful in all seasons. Ascend to the observation deck for a panoramic view of the entire village, a must-see cluster of Gassho-zukuri houses. 14:30 Depart for Hida Takayama Old Town 15:30 Hida Takayama Old Town (approx. 2H stay) Edo-style streets, lined with wooden shops, sake breweries, miso shops, and souvenir stores. Recommended experiences: Miyagawa Morning Market (can revisit if you wake up early the next day) Takayama Jinya (Edo government office ruins) Eat Hida beef skewers at Ajikura Tengoku, Hida beef skewers, miso dango, popular old town snacks. 17:30 Check into hotel: Takayama Green Hotel (breakfast included) Day 2: Takayama to Kamikochi to Nagoya | Light Hike x Mountain Secret Realm 07:30-8:30 Breakfast (ingredients subject to hotel provision) 8:50 Assembly 09:00 Depart for Kamikochi 11:00 Kamikochi (approx. 4.5H stay) The azure Azusa River, the iconic Kappa Bridge, the tranquil Myojin Pond, and the 3000-meter-high Hotaka mountain range—Kamikochi showcases magnificent scenery everywhere. It is especially beautiful in spring (May) when new greenery sprouts and the Alps are still covered with snow; it is equally stunning during the peak autumn foliage season (October). The classic route that best represents Kamikochi is the round trip from Kappa Bridge to Taisho Pond. Along the way, you can enjoy many classic natural landscapes, such as the smoking Mt. Yake and the Hotaka mountain range reflected in the mirror-like water. On the return trip, you can also pass by the scenic Tashiro Pond wetland. The entire journey is about 3.8 to 4 kilometers, and the walking time is approximately 2.5 hours. The terrain is gentle and easy to walk, and the scenery is rich and varied. You can also stop for lunch along the way and slowly enjoy the beauty of nature. 15:30 Assemble for return journey | approx. 3.5H Around 19:00 Arrive at Nagoya Station, end of tour.