In our Gujo Hachiman Day Tour from Nagoya, discover the hidden alternative to Takayama: charming canals, traditional streets, and the delicious local food culture of Gujo Hachiman.
Often described as a quieter and more authentic alternative to Takayama, Gujo Hachiman offers traditional streets, flowing canals, and deep cultural heritage.
Nestled in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, this historic town is famous for its crystal-clear waterways, which run throughout the town and have shaped daily life for centuries. As we explore the picturesque streets, you’ll see locals still using the canals to wash vegetables and cool drinks in the summer.
During this guided day trip, you’ll wander through Gujo’s beautifully preserved old town, discover local shops and traditional crafts, and learn about the town’s fascinating culture. Your guide will share stories about Gujo Odori, one of Japan’s most famous traditional dance festivals that has been celebrated here for over 400 years.
Along the way, you’ll also enjoy Gujo’s rich local food culture, sampling regional specialties and discovering why this small town is loved by food lovers across Japan.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience a less touristy side of Japan, filled with history, nature, and authentic local life.
🌿 Step away from the crowds and discover one of central Japan’s most charming hidden towns.
35,000 yen + taxes/person
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09:00 (9 hours)
English, Spanish, Japanese
Our team of guides has expanded from our co-founders, Lena and Elly, to include passionate Japanese and international guides living in and around Nagoya. Each of our guides loves sharing the unique aspects of Nagoya and its surroundings with travelers from all over the world.
They can’t wait to meet you!
The whole day in Gujo Hachiman where really awesome and made a lot of fun. I could try cold Soba in an really nice Soba Shop and it where really tasty we also visited the castle on top of one of the mountains. It where it bit hard to get up there but it where really worth the effort.
I liked that my guide where really kind and also made a lot of Pictures for me so that i dont have to care about that and can enjoying the moment.
She also asked me what i wanted to see, so that she can adjust the tour so, that it suite what i want to see and experience.
As i wrote above the day where awesome!
