Things to do in Hida Folk Village

It was a great experience. Shirakawago is a must see plus you also get to visit Takayama. To be honest, there is not enough time to truly explore both stops. But if you're only in Japan for a few days, then going on this tour will do to at least to get a glimpse of Takayama and Shirakawago. What also made me choose this tour is because it stops at the Shirakawago viewpoint. Amy, our tour guide, was amazing. She gave us tips to maximize the short time we had on each stop. Many thanks to Amy and our driver also.

There is plenty of time for free activities, and the tour guide’s explanations in the car are also very detailed. This itinerary is a good choice for tourists who do not have a driver’s license and cannot drive by themselves.

It is mainly convenient for transportation back and forth. You can go to different attractions at a reasonable price, and the local stay time is also sufficient. However, the tour guide is not very useful. Basically, it just takes you to local places, and the attitude is not very good. It is convenient for tourists who don’t want to plan an itinerary.

This is the most reliable tour I have ever participated in. The market in Takayama is very good to visit. There are many local specialties, handicrafts, etc. Some small ornaments are really exquisite and beautiful. I bought some souvenirs to give to friends back home. The scenery of Shirakawa-go is beautiful, very quiet, the air is fresh, and very relaxing. You can stroll leisurely in the village. You can take panoramic photos on the observation deck. It is very filmy and worth a visit. The tour guide introduced us to the attractions, some Japanese history, folk customs, and small stories throughout the whole process. His words were vivid and not boring at all. He spoke humorously, the service was also very good, and he took good care of us throughout the whole process. The car was clean and spacious, and the driver drove very steadily and was familiar with the route.

Thank you to the two tour leaders for their careful care and explanation 👍🏻👍🏻. The whole trip was very relaxed and comfortable. They would arrange a beautiful location for us to enjoy and take photos when riding the car. 🥰 The whole process was not boring, and we had fun chatting about different cultures 👍🏻👍 🏻

Fast and convenient, suitable for lazy people. Although the gathering time is early, it is relatively early to return to the city. You can also visit the tour guide in the evening and the time control is also good.

Worth to visit both Takayama Old Town and Shiragawa-go. Try the Hida Beef at Takayama and Award winning pudding at 白川郷. Travelling took up half the time. Would be great to have more time at both places

Great way to see the old town of Takayama. guide was great and full of information and made the walk very enjoyable. the treats and Sake tasting were great. baking the rice cakes is definitely a must do so much fun. highly recommend.