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<PRIVATE CAR TOUR> Gokayama, Shogawa Winter Tour
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Joined 2024
Gokayama and Inami in Nanto city have a lot of historical spots. And Shogawa gorge is so beautiful.
I will show you the best spots in these areas.
We go to Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village, ride a Shogawa cruise along Shogawa gorge, and wood sculpture town, Inami District.
Zuisenji temple in Inami district.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Toyama station
- I will pick you up if you stay a hotel near Toyama station.
Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village
Ainokura Gassho-zukuri village was designated as UNESCO World Heritage.
You can see traditional style Japanese houses.
Lunch
Shogawa Cruise
You can enjoy beautiful scenery along Shogawa Gorge on a cruise boat.
Zuisenji Temple in Inami District
Inami district is famous as a wood sculpture town.
Zuisenji Temple is decorated with many excellent wood sculptures.
Ending Point
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.
Car and Car related fee like gas fee, toll road fee, and parking fee.
Car type: Toyota Aqua
Cost for Lunch for you and guide, entrance fee for you and guide, cruise boat fare for you and guide.
Admission fee (About 1,000 yen)
Lunch (About 2,000 yen)
Cruise boat fare (About 1,500 yen)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please wear a winter jacket and snow boots in winter time.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* I cannot provide this tour in the case of roads closed because of heavy snow.
*The boat tour is rarely cancelled because of weather condition.
Cruise boat time is variable according to seasons.
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me for customized tour!
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 2024
About Tour Guide Shoten S.
Hello, my name is Shoten, please call me Sho. I was born in a local area in Toyama prefecture. I majored in civil engineering at a college and am interested in historical infrastructures.
After graduation, I continued to study English at a local English circle. In international activities, I also guided foreign people around Toyama Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Gifu Prefecture.
After retirement, I work as a guide interpreter and a translator.
The Hokuriku region has many sightseeing spots, including beautiful landscapes like Kenrokuen Garden and Tateyama, tasty food like traditional Kaga dishes and fresh seafood from Toyama Bay, and traditional crafts like Takaoka copperware and Inami woodcarving. I introduce these spots and historical infra tourism, such as the Kurobe dam and industrial tourism.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Hokuriku region.
Reviews
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Roger H.
“Wonderful tour of Kaga Onsen from Kanazawa”
Thanks for a great day Sho. We had previously been to Kanazawa and wanted to see something different. Sho arranged a full day tour for us visiting craft sites and a beautiful temple in nearby Kaga Onsen, ferrying us around in his own car, and returning us to our cruise ship at the end of the day. A great day out.
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Shoten S.
Thank you so much for your warm review. I also enjoyed that tour very much because you are very nice couples. We are lucky to see training scenes for Yamanaka Lacquerware, historical kilns, beautiful scenes in Natadera temple, and traditional crafts. We also enjoyed soba with tempura. Please come here again if you have a chance. You will find true lives in Japan. From your guide, Sho
Jennifer G.
“Gokayama, Inami and Tonami”
We had a great day with Shoten! He was an excellent guide and driver! He organised the day and communicated the plan exceptionally well. The itinerary was exactly what we had asked for and we had a lot of fun along the way. Shoten also took us to a Japanese restaurant for lunch which was a great experience!
Shoten S.
Thank you so much for your warm review. I also enjoyed that tour very much because you are a very nice couple. We are lucky to see Gokayama with snow, calm Inami, beautiful tulips in Tonami, and tasty Udon for lunch. Please come here again if you have a chance. You will find calm lives in Japan. From your guide, Sho
Kevin S.
“Toyama tour”
Very enjoyable day. Sho, as he likes to be called, was simply fantastic. He is both knowledgeable and more importantly such a nice person. Highly recommended.
Shoten S.
Thank you so much for your warm review. I also enjoyed today's tour very much because your family are very nice. We are very lucky to see the water elevator at Nakajima lock on the Fugan Canal. I learned the history of Takaoka city this time. Please come here again if you have a chance. From your guide, Sho
$380/ per group
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