Sakae ⇒ Takayama (1 Night 2 Days / Inbound Tour)
- 1 night, 2 days
- Inbound tour
Sample fare only. Toll fees, parking fees and other actual costs are extra. On weekends and in peak seasons, expect about 20% more than on weekdays.
About this itinerary
A group of about 12 people (an inbound tour group) travels from Sakae to the Takayama area on a 1-night, 2-day trip.
Day 1 takes in Shirakawa-go and Takayama sightseeing, and Day 2 takes in Nagoya Castle.
On the first day, the bus leaves the meeting point at 8:00.
The same bus is used throughout the overnight trip, so you can leave your luggage on board until you reach your accommodation.
With no station transfers or ticket purchases, getting around is easier even for travelers unfamiliar with Japanese public transport.
Itinerary
Day 1Hotel in Aichi ⇒ Hotel in Gifu
- 8:00Hotel in Aichi
- Shirakawa-go
A mountain village of gassho-style houses, registered as a World Heritage Site. The rural scenery changes with each season.
- Takayama Sightseeing
A walk through Hida-Takayama, where Edo-period streetscapes remain. Highlights include streets lined with old merchant houses and sake breweries, and the morning markets.
- 17:00Hotel in Gifu
Day 2Hotel in Gifu ⇒ Hotel in Aichi
- 11:00Hotel in Gifu
- Nagoya Castle
Nagoya's castle, known for its golden shachihoko roof ornaments. In the restored Honmaru Palace you can see ornate wall and screen paintings.
- 18:00Hotel in Aichi
Understanding the fare
The sample fare for this itinerary is ¥264,000 (medium bus, 12 people, 16 hours).
This amount includes the medium bus, the driver, fuel and vehicle insurance.
Expressway tolls to the Takayama area, parking fees at stops such as Shirakawa-go, and driver accommodation are charged separately at actual cost. Looking for driver accommodation within about 10 minutes or 5 km one way of your own accommodation helps keep the cost down.
On weekends, public holidays and in peak seasons, expect about 20% higher than on weekdays as a guideline. Fares are based on the driver's working hours and the distance driven, so even a 30-minute change in times may change the fare.
Choosing the bus
A medium bus seats 27–33, the right size for this itinerary with 12 people.
The luggage compartment holds about 20 suitcases (a guideline).
If you have a lot of luggage or want more room in the seats, you can also choose a large bus. The fare is higher accordingly.
With a slightly smaller group, you could also choose a small bus (21–25 seats) to keep the fare down. Some small buses have no luggage compartment, so please let us know how much luggage you have.
FAQ
- Do we need to arrange the driver's accommodation?
- Driver accommodation is charged separately from the bus fare, and we ask you to provide a private room with bedding. The cost rises if it is far from your accommodation, so as a guideline, keep it within 10 minutes or 5 km one way.
- Are there English-speaking drivers?
- In some areas, drivers who can handle English are available. Please ask when you book.
- Does the fare change if our group grows or shrinks from 12 people?
- As long as you stay within the seating capacity of the medium bus, the fare is the same even if the number of people changes. If you exceed the capacity, the bus type changes, and so does the fare.
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