Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go & Takayama Private Car Full Day Tour With English Speaking Driver/Guide

Kanazawa 8 hours 4.9 (78 reviews)

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Duration 8 hours

Check availability to see starting times

Live tour guide

English, Japanese, Hindi, Russian

Group size

Private group up to 3 people

Highlights

* Explore Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage Village.
* Discover traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses.
* Enjoy beautiful Japanese countryside and mountain views.
* Visit Takayama’s historic old town.
* Experience traditional Japanese culture and local atmosphere.
* Private transportation for your group.
* English-speaking driver/guide throughout the tour.
* Flexible itinerary with photo stops along the way.
Enjoy Japan at your own pace with a private experience combining history, culture, nature, and unforgettable scenery.

Full description

Discover the beauty, culture, and traditional charm of Japan on a full-day private tour to Shirakawa-go and Takayama. Begin your journey in the picturesque village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouses, beautiful mountain scenery, and unique Japanese architecture. Enjoy exploring the historic village, walking along its charming streets, visiting traditional houses, and capturing unforgettable photographs. Continue to Takayama, a beautifully preserved historic town known for its Edo-period streets, traditional wooden buildings, local shops, and authentic Hida culture. Explore the famous Sanmachi Suji old town, discover local crafts, and experience the atmosphere of traditional Japan. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with a friendly English-speaking driver/guide who will assist you throughout the journey, share local insights, and help make your experience enjoyable and memorable.

Includes

* Private full-day transportation.
* English-speaking driver/guide.
* Hotel pickup and drop-off (as per selected option).
* Air-conditioned private vehicle.
* Fuel charges.
* Highway tolls.
* Parking fees.
* All transportation-related expenses.
* Flexible photo stops during the tour.
* Bottled water.
* Personalized private tour experience.
What’s Not Included
* Meals and drinks.
* Entrance fees to attractions (if applicable).
* Personal expenses.
* Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Pick-up from your hotel in Kanazawa, Takayama, or Toyama

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

From ~~¥71,500~~

¥65,000 per group (up to 4 people)

Check availability

Customer reviews

4.9

Based on 78 reviews

Hiroshi Abe

3 days ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Vikram Desai

4 days ago

Amazing experience, highly recommended!

Ma Long

4 days ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Liu Xin

5 days ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Neha Gupta

5 days ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Lin Na

5 days ago

Such a fun and unique way to see the city!

Dana Al-Mutairi

6 days ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

James Smith

1 week ago

Beautiful sights and great organization.

Iqra Aziz

1 week ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Daniel Robinson

1 week ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Arjun Kapoor

1 week ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Divya Pillai

1 week ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Li Mei

1 week ago

Amazing experience, highly recommended!

Haruto Sato

1 week ago

Perfect way to spend the day. Worth every yen.

Tanvi Deshmukh

2 weeks ago

Perfect way to spend the day. Worth every yen.

Chen Long

2 weeks ago

Our guide was amazing, taught us so much about the history.

Omar Al-Sayed

2 weeks ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Ayesha Malik

2 weeks ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Linda Martinez

2 weeks ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Robert Garcia

2 weeks ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Nour Abdulaziz

2 weeks ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Bilal Hussain

2 weeks ago

Perfect way to spend the day. Worth every yen.

Chen Jie

2 weeks ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Sota Matsuda

2 weeks ago

Such a fun and unique way to see the city!

Sara Al-Dosari

2 weeks ago

Such a fun and unique way to see the city!

Rahul Verma

2 weeks ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Zubair Ahmed

2 weeks ago

Amazing experience, highly recommended!

Matthew Harris

2 weeks ago

Beautiful sights and great organization.

Ahmed Khan

3 weeks ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Hira Shah

3 weeks ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Zainab Ali

3 weeks ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Megan Clark

3 weeks ago

Such a fun and unique way to see the city!

Zhao Min

3 weeks ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Khalid Al-Ghamdi

3 weeks ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Nikhil Joshi

3 weeks ago

Perfect way to spend the day. Worth every yen.

Nanako Matsushima

3 weeks ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Zhou Jie

3 weeks ago

Amazing experience, highly recommended!

Haris Rauf

3 weeks ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Fan Bingbing

3 weeks ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Salma Begum

3 weeks ago

Amazing experience, highly recommended!

Tariq Mahmood

3 weeks ago

Perfect way to spend the day. Worth every yen.

Michael Brown

4 weeks ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Ananya Rao

4 weeks ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Siddharth Menon

4 weeks ago

Memorable trip, will definitely book again!

Yusuf Ibrahim

4 weeks ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

William Anderson

4 weeks ago

Excellent communication and very easy to find the group.

Aoi Suzuki

1 month ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

Huang Lei

1 month ago

Great value for money. One of the highlights of our trip.

Faisal Al-Otaibi

1 month ago

Such a fun and unique way to see the city!

Mahnoor Baloch

1 month ago

Memorable trip, will definitely book again!

Karan Johar

1 month ago

Very well planned tour. We loved every minute.

James Smith

6 months ago

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and the pace was perfect.

Emma Johnson

6 months ago

Highly recommend this tour! It was well organized and the sights were breathtaking.

Michael Brown

6 months ago

Great value for money. The booking process was smooth and the tour was exactly as described.

Olivia Davis

6 months ago

A memorable day. The small group size made it feel very personal and authentic.

William Wilson

6 months ago

Perfect way to explore the area. Everything went exactly as planned.

Sophia Taylor

6 months ago

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and the pace was perfect.

Liam Anderson

6 months ago

Highly recommend this tour! It was well organized and the sights were breathtaking.

Ava Thomas

6 months ago

Great value for money. The booking process was smooth and the tour was exactly as described.

Noah Jackson

7 months ago

A memorable day. The small group size made it feel very personal and authentic.

Isabella White

7 months ago

Perfect way to explore the area. Everything went exactly as planned.

Lucas Harris

7 months ago

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and the pace was perfect.

Mia Martin

7 months ago

Highly recommend this tour! It was well organized and the sights were breathtaking.

Ethan Thompson

7 months ago

Great value for money. The booking process was smooth and the tour was exactly as described.

Charlotte Garcia

7 months ago

A memorable day. The small group size made it feel very personal and authentic.

Mason Martinez

7 months ago

Perfect way to explore the area. Everything went exactly as planned.

Amelia Robinson

7 months ago

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and the pace was perfect.

Logan Clark

7 months ago

Highly recommend this tour! It was well organized and the sights were breathtaking.

Harper Rodriguez

7 months ago

Great value for money. The booking process was smooth and the tour was exactly as described.

Elijah Lewis

7 months ago

A memorable day. The small group size made it feel very personal and authentic.

Evelyn Lee

7 months ago

Perfect way to explore the area. Everything went exactly as planned.

Oliver Walker

7 months ago

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and the pace was perfect.

Abigail Hall

7 months ago

Highly recommend this tour! It was well organized and the sights were breathtaking.

Jacob Allen

7 months ago

Great value for money. The booking process was smooth and the tour was exactly as described.

Emily Young

7 months ago

A memorable day. The small group size made it feel very personal and authentic.

Daniel Hernandez

7 months ago

Perfect way to explore the area. Everything went exactly as planned.

Elizabeth King

7 months ago

Absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and the pace was perfect.

Jackson Wright

7 months ago

Highly recommend this tour! It was well organized and the sights were breathtaking.

From ~~¥71,500~~

¥65,000 per group (up to 4 people)

Check availability

Kanazawa: Shirakawa-go & Takayama Private Car Full Day Tour With English Speaking Driver/Guide

Free cancellation

Duration 8 hours

Live tour guide

Group size

Highlights

Full description

Includes

Not suitable for

Meeting point

Customer reviews

4.9

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