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.
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 4 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.
Depart for Kanazawa
Ending Point
Arrive at Kanazawa and drop you off at your hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
The guiding fee, pickup and drop off at your hotel,
car with your private driver (=guide), gas, highway tolls, and parking fees.
Car type: Toyota Crown
Entrance fee for both participants and the guide,
Jinya (440yen per person)
lunch for both participants and the guide. (1000~2000yen. If you would like to have hida beef, it would cost 5000-10,000yen per person. Please let me know you preferences and budget)
The tour duration would be 8 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,
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.
Vicki O.
“Two fascinating days with Yogi”
We spent two days with Yogi in and around Kanazawa in early March. One day was spent seeing the highlights of the city and the other in a car visiting Sirakawa-go and Takayama. He knew all the best highlights and vantage points for photos. We enjoy history and Yogi delivered on that point too. He made recommendations for places to visit on our third day when we were venturing out alone. Additionally he made a reservation for us at an historic tea room for a ceremony on our solo day - an experience not to be missed. We were so taken with the Kenroken gardens that my husband now wants to return to visit the other two “great gardens” of Japan. I also want to put in a plug for Busaka restaurant (8 seats) which we had booked before arriving. When we told Yogi we were going there he said “my friend is the owner and chef!” It was the best meal we had in Japan.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great comment and review on my tour and me! I had wonderful days with both of you. Please come back to Japan for other 2 gardens!! I agree that Busaku is the best!! It was great meeting both of you. Fantastic time to me as well. Best regards, Yoji
Angela H.
“Kanazawa came alive ”
Yoji was great company and very knowledgeable. We walked from one end of Kanazawa to the other and on the way discovered life in Kanazawa, its history and its beauty. He recommended things to do for our remaining time in the city including places to eat. All were great.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great review. I really enjoyed the time with you. I hope you enjoyed the tour and the rest of your stay in Japan. Thank you!
Victor B.
“Outstanding Guide”
Yoji communicated with us before we left the US. Driving with him from Kanazawa to Takayama today was a pleasure. We stopped in Shirakawago, and he took us around, explaining as we went. We spent time with him to Hida Furukawa, and learned about the cultural traditions, as well as walked around the town together. Yoko was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, and we had a great time. We highly recommend him.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great review. I had a wonderful day with you. Hida Furukawa was very nice to visit. I hope you enjoyed the tour with me today and will enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan. Have a safe trip back home! It was very pleasure to meet you.
$569/ per group