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Takayama and Shirakawago in 1 day

Summer in Shirakawago

Sake tasting in Takayama

Dinner with guests and eating Hoba miso with hida beef

With guests in Shirakwago snowy wonderland

Visiting morning markets in Takayama

In front of Takayama Jinya

Takayama and Shirakawago in 1 day

Highlights

Joined 2018

Bonnie C.

5.00 / 5

(7 reviews)

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Takayama

English, Chinese (Traditional) (Native), Chinese (Simplified)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Bonnie C.)

Up to 12 people

How about spending 1 day to visit both Takayama and Shirakawago?

This tour departs from Takayama and we will spend first 2 hours in Takayama and then depart to Shirakawago for 3.5 hours walking tour.

If the group is staying in Kanazawa for the night after the tour, it is not necessary to come back to Takayama.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel in Takayama / near to Takayama Jinya

Visiting Takayama morning markets and shrines

Sake tasting

Tea tasting in a local tea merchant

Lunch in Takayama / Shirakawago (not included)

Enjoying picture time in the must-see beautiful observatory of the village

Strolling along the village with detailed explanation and fun facts of the village

Introduction of the Gassho-style village Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go

Visiting and enjoying tea in the traditional Gassho-style house

Ending Point

at your hotel in Takayama / in Shirakawago

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

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Takayama

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

Please confirm my availability before applying the tour.

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Shirakawago if you can pay the transportation fee between Takayama and Shirakawago.

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 2018

Bonnie C.

5.00 / 5

(7 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Bonnie C.

I am a cheerful and energetic lady from Hong Kong.

I came to Takayama first as a tourist since 2014 and I fell in love with this region.

In spare time, I enjoy exploring traditional events

and festivals as well as new restaurants in all these areas.

Being a tour conductor in Shirakawago, I am equipped with knowledge and skills

in guiding single traveler, family and groups(more than 40 guests).

With my fluent English, Chinese and abundant knowledge of this

region, I am confident to show you around and tailor-made your desirable schedule.

I am looking forward to seeing you.

Reviews

Lisa S.

5 / 5

Mar 17, 2026

Takayama one day tour including Shinhotaka ropeway and Hida Folk Village

Mar 17, 2026

Takayama

8 hours

Customized

“Fabulous day in Takayama ”

We had an absolutely fabulous day with Bonnie as our tour guide in Takayama we started out with a beautiful bus ride to the northern Japanese Alps to take the Shinhotaka Ropeway. It was absolutely stunning. Then we visited Old Takayama, which included a lucky stop at a local festival, which she arranged. We tasted sake and saw many local traditions. Then off to Hida Folk Village. It was a really fun day. Bonnie is very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much with her as our guide. We left our sunglasses on one of the local buses and thanks to Bonnie they were located! Highly recommend.

Bonnie C.

Thank you so much for joining the tour. It is a lovely day to show you all our beautiful Japan Alps and also we are lucky to visit the local festival in Takayama too! I wish you have a wonderful Japan trip :) Take care!

Lisa S.

5 / 5

Mar 17, 2026

Shirakawago half day tour

Mar 17, 2026

Shirakawago

5 hours

“Great day in Shirakawago”

We had a wonderful day with Bonnie as our tour guide in Shirakawago. Bonnie arranged bus tickets for the short drive from Takayama to Shirakawago , and then from Shirakawago we went on to Kanazawa. Bonnie is absolutely delightful, so friendly and kind. We learned so much from her and highly recommend her as a tour guide. Shirakawago is in incredible place. Bonnie also helped me when I left behind an item at our ryokan in Takayama. She took extra time to contact the hotel to explain what happened and it all worked out fine. It was a great day.

Bonnie C.

It is a pleasure to guide you in Shirakawago. The weather is so nice and we have an enjoyable time in the cafe too. Please feel free to let me know if you need any help in Japan! All the best, Bonnie :)

Gabriela H.

5 / 5

Jul 13, 2025

Shirakawago half day tour

Jul 13, 2025

Shirakawago

3 hours

“Family day trip”

Bonnie was very helpful and a pleasure to be with. If I were to do this trip again I would never choose July. way too hot. But other than that it was very nice.

Bonnie C.

Thank you for joining the tour. It is a pleasure to guide your family. I hope you have a wonderful trip in Japan! :) take care!