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【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA
Joined 2023
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.
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
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
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,
car with your private driver (=guide), gas, highway tolls, and parking fees.
Car type: Toyota Crown
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
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
“Fantastic guide!”
Yoji is a very professional and kind person. He was also very flexible and immidiately found a wonderful solution to a change I requested. Looking forward to return to Kanazawa with my family and hopefully meet Yoji again. Thank you for a perfectly tailor made tour!
Yoji K.
(42 reviews)Dear Eva san, Thank you very much for such a great review and comment on me. It was heavily raining day but we enjoyed the experience a lot since you requested a great plan! It was wonderful to meet you. I look forward to meeting you next year in Europe or with your family in Japan. See you soon!
“A day in Kanazawa and a wonderful drive through Hakuzan National Park”
We had a wonderful and full day with Yoji. We started with the Kanazawa castle and then walked through some historic parts of town including the Samurai district. We stopped in at two samurai homes, one quite modest and the other quite grand. Yoji provided tremendous incite and knowledge about Kanazawa's rich history and added a more current context. We then went to the food market where we had a wonderful lunch from three different food stores (yaki-niku, puffer fish and fried eel and shrimp). We ended the day with a beautiful drive through Hakuzan National forest where we were able to see dramatic fall colors during our last day outside of Tokyo. We were ending a month long trip to Japan and feared missing the fall colors. Yoji came up with the perfect solution. Yoji was enthusiastic, fun and a tremendous resource. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Yoji K.
(42 reviews)Thank you very much for such a wonderful review and comment. I’m so glad that visiting the White Road and seeing the stunning landscape was perfect for you. I also enjoyed having snacks at the market with you. I hope you had a great day with me and are enjoying your journey in Japan. I look forward to seeing you in LA as well. Best regards.
“Fantastic Kanazawa Guide”
We planned a 1/2 day guided walk in Kanazawa and lucked out! Yoji was not only an excellent guide for this ancient city and its most interesting sites, but also a resource for small and unique local shops and special restaurants (that we visited and loved!). Our time with Yogi expanded on day 1 and we hired him for a second half day. Thank you Yogi for sharing your knowledge of this charming city and all of its special places. We didn’t want to leave! Carey & Susan
Yoji K.
(42 reviews)Thank you very much for such a great review and comment. I’m very pleased that you enjoyed Japanese curry as lunch and the restaurant I suggest for dinner! I knew you love the food!! It was like yesterday. I enjoyed and chatting with both of you during the tour. Please recommend Kanazawa to any friends who are planning to come to Japan^_^
$614/ per group
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