Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture is centrally located in Japan and can be reached in under 90 minutes by bullet train from major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. From Nagoya, you can take a day trip to Shirakawa-gō Historic Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its picturesque landscape and traditional Japanese charm.
The stunning views from 140 meters above ground are one of the best features of the hotel.Experience the grandeur of Japan's natural landscapes: the vast cityscape blending into expansive nature, beyond which lie majestic mountains blanketed in snow.
Shirakawa-go in winter presents a truly wondrous scene, with its A-frame "gassho-zukuri" houses enveloped in a blanket of snow. The storybook atmosphere here exudes a quintessential Japanese charm. It was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1995, and was also selected as one of the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in 2020.
While overtourism impacts living environments in many different regions, Shirakawa-go is exploring ways to welcome visitors while protecting the livelihoods of its local residents. The spirit of mutual support upheld here, where residents help one another in maintaining their homes and sustaining their way of life, has led to this area being recognized globally as a model for sustainable tourism.
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・About 3 hours by car/express bus from Nagoya Station
How to enjoy winter at Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower
Dinner: Savor local delicacies
How about some shabu-shabu with Hida beef, one of Japan's five major wagyu breeds? The restaurant offers a shabu-shabu course menu featuring premium local ingredients, including Hida beef, renowned for its sweet, melt-in-your-mouth texture, alongside Mikawa pork from Aichi Prefecture's Mikawa region, and tsukune meatballs made with Nagoya Cochin chicken. Warm up with family and friends around a hot pot on a cold winter night... it's not just about getting your body warm, but also an enduring symbol of togetherness. Experience a cultural tradition that is unique to Japanese winters.
