The easiest way to get around Gamagori is by car, but most major sights and attractions are accessible by a combination of trains and busses. Though, travelers will have to rely on single tickets or a prepaid card, since no special train or bus passes are provided within this area. Since Gamagori is located quite rurally, it is best to rent a car ahead from one of the bigger destinations close by. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Public transportation:

To get from Nagoya to Gamagori by public transportation, travelers need to take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Nagoya Station to Gamagori Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Chubu Centrair Airport in Nagoya. 

• by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

Car rentals:

We recommend staying in Gamagori between half a day and one day. 
 

There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Katahara Onsen Hydrangea Festival

  • Date : June 1th to 30th

• Gamagori Festival ＆ Gamagori Noryo Fireworks

  • July 27th and 28th

  • Fireworks: July 28th 

• Fireworks Spectacular FLAME

  • Fireworks: August 11 to August 15

The nearest and most convenient airport is Chubu Centrair Airport in Nagoya. 

• by car: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

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• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi