Tailored Tour to Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama
Joined 2017
This guided tour will bring guests to one/some of traditional destinations in Hokuriku and Hida region which cover the traditional streets, old government office building in Takayama and UNESCO's gassho-zukuri (A-shaped) houses in Shirakawago/Gokayama. The whole tour can be flexibly arranged based on guests' preferences and requests on either one way and round trip between Kanazawa and Takayama.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Guest's hotel in Kanazawa / Takayama
- The guide will pick up the guests by private car.
Shirakawago
The guided tour strolling around the largest UNESCO's village called "Ogimachi" in Shirakawago. The tour can optionally stop over Shiroyama Observatory Deck / Wada-ke Traditional House / Myozen-ji Temple.
Gokayama
The guided tour will bring you some highlights in Gokayama area including Sunanuma village (UNESCO's smallest village), Ainokura village (UNESCO's medium-sized village) and Iwase-ke Traditional House. The tour can optionally add Gokayama Washi no Sato to try experience the workshop of either washi-paper making or soba making.
Takayama
The guided tour strolling around the old town deep in the mountains in Hida region. The tour can stop over Miyagawa Morning Market / Takayama Festival Float Museum / Takayama Jinya (Old government office of Tokugawa Shogunate)
Ending Point
Guest's hotel in Kanazawa / Takayama
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
- Guide service fee
- Private car and other relevant costs: 30,000JPY (1-3 pax), 34,000 (4-6 pax)
- Admission fees
Takayama Jinya: 440JPY
Takayama Festival Float Musem: 1,000JPY
Wada-ke Traditional House: 400JPY
Shuttle bus to Shiroyama Observatory Deck: 300JPY
Tour Important Information
* Guest is supposed to pay private car fee (pre-calculated actual cost for the drive) by cash when meeting with guide.
* As all destinations proposed here are severely cold in winter, it is advisable to be dressed warmly.
* The local dishes here largely contain wheat / buckwheat noodles, beef, miso paste, soy sauce. Please mention your food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* This tour contains 4-hour drive back and forth between Kanazawa and Takayama. Therefore, it can spare only 2 hours at maximum for each places. If you would like to focus on or spend more time in one specific place, it would become difficult to visit the other in time.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Yuichi W.
Hello, I'm Yuichi, an English tour guide in Hokuriku region.
If you are thinking about traveling to historical places
such as Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go and Takayama, I am willing to offer a tour.
I can bring you to those popular destinations
from my base, Toyama city.
These are the examples of my tour:
Kanazawa - Shirakawago - Takayama
Takaoka - Gokayama - Shirakawago - Takayama
Toyama - Tateyama Kurobe Alipne Route - Omachi (Nagano Pref.)
During the tour I like to provide simple explanations about Japanese history,
and small tips for using the Japanese language on your request.
My interests are food, cooking, sake and wine
as well as Japanese novels and movies.
It would be possible to add those tastes to our tour
including a visit to local wineries, movie scenes, etc...
Finally, I will do my best to give you a pleasant stay.
Looking forward to seeing you in Hokuriku!
Reviews
Angela H.
“History comes to life ”
Yuichi was a personable and knowledgeable guide. He brought the history and culture alive.
Yuichi W.
Hello Angela. Thank you so much for sharing the history tour with me on March 14th. It was also fun talking with Peter about the politics of Japan and Australia when we were driving. I know you two are veteran Japan traveler but please remember there are more and more to offer in Japan's rural areas including Toyama Prefecture :)
Joseph C.
“Enjoyable day excursion from Kanazawa ”
This trip was made more enjoyable because of the friendly, informative interaction with our guide Yuichi.
Yuichi W.
Hi Joseph, thank you for your kind review. Did you find a good restaurant in Kanazawa? I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed my tour with the historic sites in Takayama and Shirakawago. I hope I will have a chance to see you in Toyama someday!
Laura A.
“Great service!”
Yuichi-san is an amazing and experienced tour guide! Our trip with him was unforgettable, and he was very accommodating. He was always open for discussion and did his best to meet our needs. Thanks a lot, Yuichi-san!
Yuichi W.
Hello Laura san, thank you so much for your warmest comment on my service! I also enjoyed the tour with you a lot. Now I'm inventing other wonderful tours in Kanazawa, Takayama and many fascinating places in Toyama prefecture. Please ask me anytime you need my assistance.
$215/ per group
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