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.
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
- Guide service fee
- Private car and other relevant costs: 20,000JPY (1-3 pax), 23,000 (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
* 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.
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!
“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!
$260/ per group