Day 1
Takayama Old Town
Takayama
Explore the beautifully preserved Edo-period streets of Takayama, famous for its sake breweries and traditional crafts.
Today's Schedule
Sanmachi Suji Historic District
2.5 hours
Hida Beef Lunch
1.5 hours
Sake Brewery Tours & Tasting
2 hours
Takayama Jinya (Historic Government House)
1.5 hours
Dinner at Traditional Inn
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Hida BeefMitarashi DangoLocal Sake
Must Visit
Sanmachi SujiTakayama JinyaSake Breweries
Day 2
Morning Markets & Temples
Takayama
Visit the famous morning markets and explore the hillside temple district with panoramic mountain views.
Today's Schedule
6:30 AM
Miyagawa Morning Market
1.5 hours
Jinya-mae Morning Market
1 hour
Higashiyama Walking Course
2.5 hours
Lunch at Soba Restaurant
1 hour
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
2.5 hours
Evening in Old Town
2.5 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Soba NoodlesLocal PicklesHida Milk
Must Visit
Morning MarketsHigashiyama TemplesHida Folk Village
Day 3
UNESCO Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go
Day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go with its iconic thatched-roof farmhouses.
Today's Schedule
Bus to Shirakawa-go (1h)
1 hour
Shiroyama Viewpoint
1 hour
Village Walk & Wada House
2 hours
Lunch at Village Restaurant
1 hour
Kanda House & Myozenji Temple
2 hours
Return to Takayama
1 hour
Farewell Dinner
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Deniz Demir on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Gohei MochiRiver FishMountain Vegetables
Must Visit
Shirakawa-go VillageGassho-Zukuri HousesShiroyama Viewpoint
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