[Day trip] Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go Gassho-style village

Let's start today's fun journey▼8:30 Meeting place: Nagoya Station (Ministop at the back gate of Bic Camera, west exit of Nagoya Station) Address: 5-10 Tsubakichō, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 453-0015 *The bus departs on time. Please arrive with plenty of time (about 10 minutes before). Please cooperate by adhering to the meeting and departure times and departing on time.▼11:00 Hida Takayama (free walk, free lunch / 180 minutes) Stroll through the old townscape Takayama and the surrounding area boast traditional architecture, gorgeous festivals, and some of the best mountains and hot springs in Japan. Widely recognized as an important asset of Gifu, surrounded by majestic nature, including the Japanese Alps, Takayama is not only a wonderful tourist destination in itself, but also a great base for sightseeing in the Japanese Alps and the surrounding Hida region. The Mimachi Building Preservation District, the heart of Takayama city, attracts tourists from all over Japan. You can spend an entire day strolling through the old town, shopping for souvenirs at the many craft shops, tasting local teas, and enjoying local specialties such as wagyu beef sushi. There are also many sake breweries in and around the Mimachi district. You can also enjoy tastings at the breweries. ▼15:00 Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village (120 minutes) Located at the foot of the sacred mountain Hakusan, Shirakawa-go is one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Gifu. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this beautiful traditional village is the definition of postcard-like beauty. Shirakawa-go Ogimachi Gassho-zukuri Village is the village with the most remaining Gassho-zukuri houses. The name Gassho-zukuri literally means "like praying hands." Gassho-zukuri Village takes you back to pre-modern Japan. Climb the Shirakawa-go observation deck, look out over the village, and enjoy the view of a time gone by. Shirakawa-go is worth a repeat visit as it shows different looks with the changing of the seasons. From the beautiful cherry blossom season to the lush summer, from the fiery autumn leaves to the quiet white winter, Shirakawa-go always has a spectacular charm. ▼17:00 Return to Nagoya Station and the tour ends. ▼19:30 Nagoya Station (Ministop at the back gate of Bic Camera, West Exit of Nagoya Station) Ends

Ajikura Tengoku is a yakiniku restaurant directly managed by JA. The spacious, calming Japanese-style interior is popular with people of all ages. You can enjoy the high-quality, fresh Hida beef that only JA can provide. You can enjoy meat packed with the flavor of the ingredients, such as Hida beef loin cuts and top-grade ribs, grilled on a net. Address: 4-147 Hanazato-cho, Takayama City; Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 (closed on Tuesdays); Price: Lunch ¥3,000–¥3,999 Dinner ¥4,000–¥4,999 Phone: +0577-37-1129 (Reservations not accepted during long holidays, reservations accepted only on weekdays, please make reservations at least one week in advance.)

A restaurant run directly by a butcher shop, offering carefully selected Hida beef. You can enjoy carefully selected Hida beef to your heart's content at a reasonable price. Address: 6-8-1 Tenmancho, Takayama City; Business hours: 10:00-22:00; Price: Lunch ¥2000-¥2999 Dinner ¥6000-¥7999 Phone: 0577-35-5858 (reservations not accepted)

This is a very popular Hida beef nigiri restaurant, and as a certified Hida beef restaurant, they use the highest grade 5 rare cuts. Address: 34 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City; Business hours: 10:00-17:00; Price: ¥999; Phone: +81-577-37-7733 (No reservations)