Kanazawa Private Car Tours

“Lovely Tour of Ishikawa Prefecture”

We had an absolutely wonderful experience exploring Shirakawa-go thanks to our amazing tour guide. From the moment we met, she was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of this beautiful village. She brought the traditional gassho-zukuri houses and the surrounding landscape to life with fascinating stories and insights we never would have discovered on our own. The pace of the tour was perfect—relaxed yet engaging. What really stood out was her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile, whether it was recommending the best photo spots or answering all our questions with enthusiasm. Thanks to Haru, our visit to Shirakawa-go was not just a sightseeing trip, but a truly memorable cultural experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Japan!

Haru G.

(24 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review, Eric. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and your family in Shirakawa-go. I hope the memories and photos from Shirakawa-go stay with you for many years to come. Wishing you all the best on your future travels, and I hope our paths cross again someday!

“Visit to Shirakawa-go”

Richard is the best guide. He is extremely knowledgable, patient, considerate & a joy to be with. We had such a lovely day visiting Shirakawa-go, what a stunningly beautiful place to visit. We Would have no hesitation in recommending Richard. Thank you soo much Richard for making our day. Karen & Mark

Richard G.

(12 reviews)

Hi Karen and Mark, Thank you for your review and your kind words. You were both an absolute pleasure to spend time with, and very interesting and enjoyable to talk to. I hope you have a fantastic time during the rest of your trip. If you need any help or advice, please do not hesitate to message me. I am more than happy to help. Warm regards, Richard

“Richard goes the extra mile -- as a driving guide and as a person! ”

We had 2 tour days with Richard, and both were car tours. (He's a very safe and conscientious driver.) One to the Heritage villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama and the other day to Natadera Temple. Richard was very flexible and adapted our days to fit our schedule and interests. He offers options and expanded on our initial plans in a way that enhanced our vacation. Richard helped us understand some of the history of these places as well as their cultural significance. He has an engaging and low key British sense of humor. We enjoyed our time with Richard!

Richard G.

(12 reviews)

Hi Amy, Thank you for your review and for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be a guide for both of you during the time we spent together. I hope your time in Japan has given you many happy memories. I wish you both all the best for the future. Warm regards, Richard