Trip plan
Takayama & Shirakawa-go trip plan
Where everyone stays, how you get around, what you do, and what to know. Follow it in order and it becomes one complete Takayama plan.
① Stay
A large-family stay in Takayama: the whole-house machiya rental "Ichihana", 1 min from the station
Sleeps up to 6 · 87 sqm · hinoki cypress bath · kitchen. Everyone in one house, no splitting up.
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② Getting around
How to get to Takayama & Shirakawa-go: comparing the Limited Express Hida, Nohi Bus, and a chartered van
From Tokyo, Kansai, or Chubu, connecting via Nagoya is the norm. Down to the best option for 5+ people with heavy luggage.
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③ Play
The Autumn Takayama Festival 2026 and Shirakawa-go fall colors, with your large family
A day plan to take in both the free-to-watch Hachiman Festival (Oct 9–10) and Shirakawa-go's fall colors, with kids.
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④ Good to know
Takayama needs cash: getting ready with a transit IC card
Takayama Station is outside the IC area, and Nohi Bus is cash-only onboard. Bring cash for everyone and get a Welcome Suica ready.
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