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【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawago, renowned for its breathtaking Gassho-style thatched-roof houses, offering a glimpse into Japan's rural life and traditions. Then we go to Takayama boasting a beautifully preserved Edo Period historical center called 'Sannomachi'. Wander its charming streets lined with Edo Period buildings housing museums, galleries, sake breweries, and craft shops. Immerse yourself in Japan's rich history and traditional charm.
Meeting Point
at your Hotel
- I will pick you up at your hotel
Shirakawago
Explore Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its charming Gassho-style thatched-roof houses. This picturesque village offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese rural life. In addition to its winter allure, with snow-covered landscapes, Shirakawa-go captivates visitors with stunning natural beauty in spring, lush greenery in summer, and vibrant foliage in autumn. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of Shirakawa-go throughout the year.
Lunch break
Please let me know about the following information.
- Food allergies or food restrictions if you have.
- Budget for lunch (15USD~/ 30USD~/above 50USD)
-Food preference (Simple and casual lunch, regional famous food like, hida beef, anything else)
Takayama
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.
Depart for Kanazawa
Ending Point
Arrive at your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
The guiding fee, pickup and drop off at your hotel,
car with your private driver (=guide), gas, highway tolls, and parking fees.
Entrance fee for both participants and the guide, lunch for both participants and the guide. Lunch fee would be around 4,000yen per person.
Entrance fee for the house in Shirakawago 300-500 yen per person
Jinya 440yen per person
Sake brewery visit(option) +4000yen per person
Tour Important Information
1, This tour starts at Kanazawa and ends up at Kanazawa. I will pick you up at your hotel. I can drop you off at Takayama if your next destination is Takayama. however, the price will remain the same since the guide needs to go back to Kanazawa.
2, I am a guide but also a private diver during this tour. The tour fee includes guiding fee, pickup fee, car, highway tolls, parking lot and gas. This tour excludes entrance fee for both the guide and participants, and lunch for both the guide and participants.
3, Please let me know if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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
Kanazawa Tour Reviews
“A great day in Kanazawa”
We had a fantastic day with Yoji exploring Kanazawa. It was also beautiful with the cherry blossoms. He was professional and a very enjoyable guide.
Yoji K.
(17 reviews)Thank you for your great review and comment. It was pleasure to meet both of you. I had an enjoyable chat with you during our tour. We had a great time walk in the garden and street with full of cherry blossoms. I hope you enjoyed our tour in Kanazawa and will enjoy the rest of your Japan trip! Have a safe and wonderful trip in Japan! Thank you very much. Yoji
“Kanazawa with a local/world traveler”
Yoji gave us a fantastic experience touring Kanazawa at the height of cherry blossom season. He taught us about the places and their history and guided us effortlessly through the park, the samurai district and the geisha district, but also provided us answers to all of our questions about living in this region and in Japan. Since he has lived in many different countries before he came back to be near his family, he had interesting perspectives, including having spent number of years in the United States. Even before we came to visit, he called local restaurant on our behalf and made a reservation and made other great suggestions. The visit simply would not have been as wonderful without him. Highly recommended.
Yoji K.
(17 reviews)Thank you very much for your great comment and review on me. I had a wonderful moment with you all in the tour. If I could help you to understand Japan and Kanazawa, I’m more than happy with that. It was perfect time to see cherry blossoms everywhere in Kanazawa. Please enjoy your rest of your trip in Japan. Have a wonderful holidays in Japan!
“Kanazawa on day two in Japan”
Yoji, Was just delightful, a very intelligent man with a great understanding of his town. Also, very adept at given is opinions and thoughts to some out of the ordinary question we asked. Took us to the very places we wanted to see and a very quant restaurant that the locals would eat at for one of the best meals we had on your trip. Also, a recommendation for some Kobe beef at a nearby restaurant by our hotel was just brilliant. In summary couldn't have been better Five stars *****
Yoji K.
(17 reviews)Thank you very much for such a great review and comment! It was pleasure to meet both of you. I had a great day and the tour with you. I’m glad that you liked the tour, lunch and the restaurant I recommend for dinner. I hope to see you again maybe in Australia. It was great meeting you.
