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Canal Cruise from Kansui Park to Historic District in TOYAMA
Joined 2017
Just 1 hour cruise will bring you from the modern looking park to the historic site of Iwase town,
as well as the National Important Cultural Property, Nakajima lock, which is the highlight of the cruise and lets you feel the dynamism of the moving water elevator.
At lunch, you can enjoy the local specialties such as sashimi, udon (wheat noodles) or tempura.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Shinkansen Gate JR Toyama Station
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Nakajima Lock (Important Cultural Asset)
Iwase Historic streets
Mori Residence (prosperous merchant's house)
Ending Point
Shinkansen Gate JR Toyama Station
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 fee only
lunch, transportation fee of guests (1500 JPY / person)
Tour Important Information
- This cruising service is only available in a certain period between Spring and Autumn. This tour is subject to its schedule.
The cruise fee is 1500 JPY including a return ticket of lightrail train to JR Toyama station.
- The cruse may accidentally be canceled due to bad whether condition.
- Cash is necessary for all the payments during the tour.
- If you are a single traveler, please contact and ask me for the discount of the guide fee.
The cruise service is open from Mar. 24 to Nov. 25 in 2018
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
“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.
Aimee R.
Tailored Tours to Takayama / Shirakawago / Gokayama
“Amazing all Day tour!”
Yuichi was the best tour guide we have had on our cruise thus far! He communicated quickly and tailored our itinerary exactly to meet our needs. He provided multiple options to ensure we had the most beautiful and amazing day! He is very knowledgeable and makes sure to maximize your tour! Thank you Yuichi - We loved our day with you!
Yuichi W.
Hi Aimee, Thank you so much for your warmest review. I’m so delighted that you were mostly satisfied with my tour. I also enjoyed traveling with such a nice pair of mother and daughter like you! I really hope you will enjoy your Journey onwards!
Leah S.
Tailored Tours to Takayama / Shirakawago / Gokayama
“World Heritage Site Tour in Shirakawago & Gokayama”
Yuichi was our guide for the day. He managed our tour to all 3 villages very well. We had a great time. Thank you Yuichi, we would not be able to enjoy the visit without you.
Yuichi W.
Hi Leah, so nice to hear from you again. I also would like to thank you for your warmest interest in my story at each sightseeing spot. If you have another chance to come to Kanazawa and Toyama, please do not hesitate to contact me again!
$130/ per group
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