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【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA

Shirakawago view from the hill

Spring visit

One of the house inside

Spring visit

Shirakawago view from the hill

Sake brewery in Takayama

Jinya in Takayama

Famous Beef sushi in Takayama

Spring festival in Takayama

TOYOTA Crown

【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】A full day tour to UNESCO World Heritage, SHIRAKAWAGO & Old town, TAKAYAMA

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2023

Yoji K.

5.00 / 5

(82 reviews)

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Kanazawa

Chinese (Simplified), English

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Yoji K.)

Up to 6 people

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!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

at your Hotel

- I will pick you up at your hotel

09:30 AM

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.

12:30 PM

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)

02:00 PM

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.

04:00 PM

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

What‘s included

The guiding fee, pickup and drop off at your hotel,

Car and car related fee such as its insurance, gas, highway tolls and parking fee.

Car type: Toyota Crown

What‘s not included

Entrance fee for both participants and the guide, lunch for both participants and the guide.

Entrance fee for the house in Shirakawago 400 yen per person

Sake brewery visit(option) +4000yen per person

If participants are more than 3, please feel free to ask me the price of car.

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

Yoji K.

5.00 / 5

(82 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Daniel S.

5 / 5

Oct 29, 2025

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