Chubu
Chubu Driving Guide
The mountain heart of Japan linking Nagoya, Takayama and Shirakawa-go.
Updated 2026-09-01
Region
Chubu
Best season
May–October is most reliable.
Popular road trips
6
Why visit
- Kamikochi
- Tateyama Kurobe
- Takayama old town
Best season
May–October is most reliable.
Driving notes
- Long tunnels on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
- Snow tires mandatory in winter.
Driving tip
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Japan Alps & Shirakawa-go: 5 Days
From Nagoya through Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa.
Komatsu Loop: Kanazawa, Noto & Shirakawa-go in 4 Days
The classic Hokuriku route: Kenrokuen, the drivable Chirihama beach and Shirakawa-go.
Centrair Loop: Shizuoka in 4 Days
Tea fields, Lake Hamana and Suruga Bay — an easy-paced route good for families.
Centrair Loop: Ise, Shima & Aichi in 5 Days
Ise Grand Shrine, the Shima coast and Nagoya's castle and food scene.
Centrair Loop: Nagoya, Nagano & Gifu in 5 Days
Along the Kiso Valley post towns of the Nakasendo and up into the Kamikochi valley.
Centrair Loop: Nagoya, Kanazawa, Toyama & Gifu in 6 Days
A long loop covering Hokuriku and Hida, including the Tateyama route and Shirakawa-go.
Nearby airports
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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