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【PRIVATE CAR TOUR】World Heritage GOKAYAMA/SHIRAKAWAGO Tour from Kanazawa
Shirakawago, with its stunning Gassho-style thatched-roof houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that captivates visitors with its beauty. Recognized in 1976 for its cultural significance, it offers a glimpse into Japan's rural life and traditions. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, it attracts tourists from overseas. Shirakawago, which showcases Japan's changing seasons, retains a fantastical beauty of the countryside. Please enjoy the scenery that cannot be experienced in Tokyo Osaka, or Kyoto.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- I will pick you up at your hotel in Kanazawa city.
Stop by Gokayama
We will drop by World Heritage Site Gokayama for 30 minutes.
Arrive at Shirakawago
We have 3-4 hours duration including lunch in Shirakawago or around Shirakawago
Lunch
Lunch is not included in this tour for both guide and participants.
Depart For Kanazawa
Option; Sake brewery visit / Hotspring experience
Ending Point
Arrive at your hotel in Kanazawa
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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.
Car type : Toyota Crown
Entrance fee for both participants and the guide, lunch for both participants and the guide.
Tour Important Information
1, This tour starts at Kanazawa and ends up at Kanazawa. I will pick you up at your hotel.
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
“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!
