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.
at your Hotel
- I will pick you up at your hotel
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.
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)
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.
Arrive at your hotel
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
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.
“Great Day with Yoji in Kanazawa”
We were guided by Yoji today. Our first stop was Kenrokuen Garden and Castle. It was lovely garden - one of the most beautiful we have ever seen. A special highlight was seeing an eagle/kite bathing in a stream. It was a very special moment, and Yoji said he had never seen it before. The castle was very beautiful. After the garden and castle, we visited the samurai district, had lunch, and then visited the geisha district. Everything was serene, not crowded, and quite a change from what we have seen in the more populous Tokyo, Osaka, etc. We can highly recommend Kanazawa. We can especially recommend Yoji, who was knowledgeable, active, and kind. He organised the tour such that we were able to complete the tour despite the terrible heat. Thank you Yoji! We appreciate everything you did for us!
Yoji K.
(26 reviews)Thank you very much for your great review and comment on me. It was a wonderful time walking with both of you. Yes, it was terrible heat and humidity on that day. However, I had a great time talking with you in our conversation. Please stay in touch. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip till the end. Take good care of yourself from this heat! See you soon.
Xavier C.
Personalized A Half Day Tour in Kanazawa
“Yuji is perfect!”
The day was perfect because Yoji is an extraordinary guide. He knows so much about Kanazawa - what to see, its history and culture; would recommend to anyone & everyone.
Yoji K.
(26 reviews)Thank you very much for your great comment and review on me. It was great time spending with your family and you. You all appreciate how beautiful and great Japan and Japanese culture is. You made me realize a lot of things to me. Have a wonderful time in the rest of your journey. Best regards, Yoji
“Great intro to Kanazawa”
Yoji is a great guide, his English is fantastic and he knows a lot of the local history. It was a pleasure spending half a day together to see the sights and he was very helpful afterwards as well for the remainder of our stay.
Yoji K.
(26 reviews)Thank you very much for your great review. I’m very glad to meet in Kanazawa. I hope you enjoyed the tour and the rest of your trip in Japan. It was hot and humid this time. Please come to Japan in winter or spring next time. Please send my regards to your family. Take good care!