【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
“Excellent tour of Kanazawa with Yoji”
Yoji was an excellent guide! He was very personable, considerate, informative, and was able to answer all of our many questions about the sites we saw. He led us all around Kanazawa and we were able to see so many sites within one day because of him, like calling ahead for us to visit Myouryuji (Ninja Castle). He also expertly helped us snap several photos throughout. Because we're foodies, he also recommended Busaksu, a really amazing restaurant for dinner and it was one of our top eating experiences during our 3 week trip in Japan and all of 2024! He even helped us adjust a reservation we had when our US Google Voice number was unable to get through. Thanks so much Yoji!
Yoji K.
Dear Brandon san, Thank you very much for such a great review and comment on me and my tour. I am pleased to have such a great opportunity to meet both of you. Since I’m in Mexico already, I’m my response was late. It was fun walking with you even though it was very cold. I’m glad to hear that you liked the restaurant. I also happy to help you if you are having hard time to call or talk to the local. Thank you very much for choosing me as your guide. Please come back to Japan and Kanazawa!! Stay in touch! Yoji
“Great experience of Kanazawa”
Yoji speaks good English and able to explain the destinations history well. He was exposed internationally and he understands international visitors' requirements well. He brought us to places with great food offerings.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great review and comment. I hope you enjoyed the tour in Kanazawa and the rest of your trip in Japan. We could see snow this time! I truly enjoyed chatting with you global and engineer mind. Thank you very much!
Sugeng W.
【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA
“A Full day tour to SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town,TAKAYAMA And Kanazawa City-Tour”
We have a wonderful holiday in Kanazawa thanks to Yoji-san, his attention is beyond our expectations, he even cared for us the day before and after his booked tour and he helped us and suggested the best way to Kanazawa and to our next destination, he even droved us to find stores for our grandchildren’s needs and facial for my wife and translated and explained to my wife which not included in tour. His knowledge on local food is outstanding we loved all the restaurants he recommended. Most importantly being a local in Kanazawa gave us more information about Kanazawa than official information. We noticed his personality is very amiable and knows lots of people in Kanazawa. We really enjoyed our time with Yoji-san and felt he is our friend than just a local guide.
Yoji K.
Thank you very much for such a great review and comment. I miss the time we spent together already. I hope you went back to your country safe and enjoyed the rest of your Japan trip. Please stay in touch and see you again maybe in Japan or NZ!! Best regards, Yoji
$625/ per group
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