【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】1 Day tour to Takayama and small old town, Hida Furukawa, from Kanazawa
Joined 2023
Nestled in Central Japan's mountains, Takayama boasts a beautifully preserved Edo Period (1603-1868) historical center, known as the ‘Sannomachi’. This charming old town, once a thriving merchant hub, showcases skilled craftsmanship in its Edo Period buildings. Visitors can wander its narrow streets lined with black-fronted buildings housing museums, galleries, sake breweries, and craft shops, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking Japan's rich history and traditional charm.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I will pick you up at your hotel in Kanazawa city.
Arrive at / Walk in Takayama
We will spend 3 hours including lunch.
We visit Jinya, Old street, Sake brewery, and Onoya soy sauce shop
Lunch break
Please let me know if you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, or food preference with your budget.
Hida Furukawa
Hida Furukawa: A Timeless Castle Town
Hida Furukawa is a picturesque castle town known for its white-walled storehouses and traditional wooden townhouses. Along the Seto River, the Shirakabe Dozogai Street offers a serene view of colorful koi fish swimming in crystal-clear waters. Renowned for its master craftsmanship, the town preserves its rich woodworking heritage. Every year on April 19-20, the vibrant Furukawa Festival captivates visitors with its powerful Okoshi Daiko drumming and elegant festival floats. With its peaceful atmosphere and deep cultural heritage, Hida Furukawa is a hidden gem where history and tradition come to life.
Depart for Kanazawa
Ending Point
Arrive at Kanazawa and drop you off at your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
The guiding fee, pickup and drop off at your hotel,
Entrance fee for both participants and the guide
Hida Furukawa Festival Hall 700 yen per person
Lunch for both participants and the guide.
Sake brewery visit 4,000yen per person
Car with your private driver (=guide), gas, highway tolls, and parking fees. 35,000yen (up to 3 people are preferrable)
Car type: Toyota Crown
The car fee would be paid to me by cash directly when we meet.
If you are more than 3 people, please feel free to ask the price of mini van (up to 6 people)
Tour Important Information
The tour duration would be 9 hours, starting from Kanazawa and ending at Kanazawa. I will be the guide but also your private driver.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies, other dietary restrictions or food preferences.
This tour includes the guiding fee, pickup and drop off, a private car with driver, gas, highway tolls, and parking fees.
This tour excludes lunch and entrance fee for both participants and the guide.
This tour doesn't take you to Shirakawago but it is negotiable to go to both Takayama and Shirakawago in this tour. The total cost would be changed. Please contact me if you are interested in visiting both sites.
Thank you,
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Yoji K.
Hello,
I'm Yoji, based in Kanazawa.
I spent my formative years in Kanazawa and pursued my master's degree in the United States. Having lived in Washington D.C. and California for six years, I then resided and worked in China and various Southeast Asian countries. My passion lies in exploring new destinations and connecting with people worldwide. Now, it's my turn to extend the same hospitality I've received to you. I specialize in crafting personalized tours tailored to your interests and preferences. If you're a food enthusiast, you've come to the right place. For those seeking to delve into Japan's rich history and culture, I highly recommend joining my full-day tour in Kanazawa. Additionally, I offer tours to Shirakawago and Takayama. Let's embark on an unforgettable journey together.
Reviews
Sue C.
“Excellent Tour Guide”
We had the best day with Yoji! We were a group of four including my 87year old mum in a wheelcheer - Yoji could not do more for us - including pushing the wheelchair - so definitely went above and beyond. It was super hot on the day and he was so understanding about our need to find airconditioning regularly. Aside of that - we had an excellent day seeing the sites. Highlights were the fish market and the local restaurant that he took us to. Thanks Yoji you were the best!!
Yoji K.
Thank you for such a great review and comment on my tour and me. I had a great time with you chatting and walking in the tour. I’m glad to hear that you had a wonderful time in Kanazawa. It was my pleasure to meet you and your family. Thank you again! Yoji
Renee M.
“Yoji is EXACTLY what you want in a guide- A SUPERIOR experience”
We didn't know what to expect from Kanazawa and Yoji did a superb job of understanding what we wanted in a tour and tailoring our day to layer experiences that made us absolutely fall in love with Kanazawa. He is deeply knowledgeable, well planned, flexible and a joy to spend time with. I couldn't be more grateful that we chose Yoji as our guide. Thank you Yoji!
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great review and photos you shared. It was like yesterday. I had a wonderful time walking and chatting with both of you. When we met at the hotel, I didn’t feel we met for the first time. Let’s s stay in touch and see you again! Yoji
Michele M.
“Personalized and Unforgettable day trip from Tokyo”
We had a fantastic day trip to Kanazawa from Tokyo with Yoji. He tailored the tour to fit the time we had there. He picked us up by car, which made getting around Kanazawa so much easier given the limited time we had. Yoji speaks fluent English, which made communication easy, and his laid-back personality made the experience relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. He was incredibly accommodating—my husband wanted to photograph the backstreets, and Yoji took us to some amazing hidden spots. He even went out of his way to spend extra time with us and helped us rebook our Shinkansen tickets back to Tokyo. Kanazawa is well worth the trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan. We did several private day tours during our stay, and our tour with Yoji was one of our favorites. If we’d had more time in Japan, we would have loved to book another tour with him to explore the surrounding areas that are only accessible by car. Side note: If you have the time, stop by the quaint shaved ice shop Yeti—the shaved ice was absolutely delicious! Thank you, Yoji!
Yoji K.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful comment for my review. I actually had a great time too and found myself wishing we had one more day together. Out of all the cities you could have chosen for your limited travel time, I’m truly grateful you picked Kanazawa—and that you chose me as your guide. The shaved ice shop was a great find! I’d love to try it myself next time, and with the weather getting warmer, I’m definitely planning to take more guests there. I hope this trip becomes a lasting and memorable experience for you. Again, thank you very much for giving me such a great time with you. Best regards, Yoji
$467/ per group
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