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Tateyama : Standing on Murodo Plateau.

Toyama Private Tour - A shot in one of the famous tea house streets in Kanazawa, known as "Kazuemachi chaya-gai District"
I would like to thank my guest, Henry-san (Photographer) to share his great photos.

A shot in one of the famous tea house streets in Kanazawa, known as "Kazuemachi chaya-gai District" I would like to thank my guest, Henry-san (Photographer) to share his great photos.

Shirakawago: Rustic beauty with gassho-dzukuri house.

Toyama: Panoramic view of Kansui Park at sunset time.

Kanazawa: Well known view of Kasumiga-ike Pond with symbolic stone lantern.

Kanazawa: Small garden viewed inside of a room in Shima house.

Tateyama: Mikuriga-ike pond in Murodo plateau.

Joined 2017

Yuichi W.

4.73 / 5

(26 reviews)

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Toyama (Living), Kanazawa, Takayama, Shirakawago

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

11 hours on average

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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!

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama - Full day tour from Kanazawa

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.

Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama - Full day tour from Kanazawa

FROM$478/ per group

Kanazawa

8 hours

Kanazawa -Loop Bus Tour

This tour is the best for first-time travelers to Kanazawa.A one day pass (JPY 500) for city loop bus can cover MUST-SEE sites in the city.We start from and end at JR Kanazawa station, basically visiting 4 places such as Omicho Market, Nagamachi Samurai District, Kenroku-en Garden and Higashichaya-gai (Tea House Street ).

Kanazawa -Loop Bus Tour

FROM$255/ per group

Toyama

8 hours

1 Day Round trip to Kurobe Gorge

Enjoy the journey with torokko (electrical train) to Keyakidaira. You can see many nature wonders including huge red bridges and one of the cleanest river in Japan, which are sandwitched by the deepest V-shaped gorge in Japan.

1 Day Round trip to Kurobe Gorge

FROM$255/ per group

Gifu

4 hours

Takayama 4 Hour Town Walk Tour

Let's walk one of the most popular traditional town in Central Japan. Your guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel and walk with you throughout the old town of Takayama city. There are many traditional Japanese architectures and cultural museums in Takayama. You can also enjoy talking with local store clerks via your guide's translation. And you can optionally drop by some sake breweries, food stalls and have lunch in highly recommended Hida beef restaurant

Takayama 4 Hour Town Walk Tour

FROM$153/ per group

Toyama

4 hours

Canal Cruise from Kansui Park to Historic District in TOYAMA

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.

Canal Cruise from Kansui Park to Historic District in TOYAMA

FROM$128/ per group

Toyama

4 hours

Experience Tour -Toyama's Masuzushi Museum

A sushi-lover cannot miss the opportunity to visit this facility while staying in Toyama. Masuzushi is one of oshizushi (pressed sushi) well-known as the best local food in the city. In the museum, you can see the manufacturing process of masuzushi, learn how to make it and eat it. The museum also shows you the nationwide collection of the local bento boxes.

Experience Tour -Toyama's Masuzushi Museum

FROM$128/ per group

Kanazawa

8 hours

Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama - Full day tour from Kanazawa

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.

Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama - Full day tour from Kanazawa

FROM$478/ per group

Kanazawa

8 hours

Kanazawa -Loop Bus Tour

This tour is the best for first-time travelers to Kanazawa.A one day pass (JPY 500) for city loop bus can cover MUST-SEE sites in the city.We start from and end at JR Kanazawa station, basically visiting 4 places such as Omicho Market, Nagamachi Samurai District, Kenroku-en Garden and Higashichaya-gai (Tea House Street ).

Kanazawa -Loop Bus Tour

FROM$255/ per group

Toyama

8 hours

1 Day Round trip to Kurobe Gorge

Enjoy the journey with torokko (electrical train) to Keyakidaira. You can see many nature wonders including huge red bridges and one of the cleanest river in Japan, which are sandwitched by the deepest V-shaped gorge in Japan.

1 Day Round trip to Kurobe Gorge

FROM$255/ per group

Gifu

4 hours

Takayama 4 Hour Town Walk Tour

Let's walk one of the most popular traditional town in Central Japan. Your guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel and walk with you throughout the old town of Takayama city. There are many traditional Japanese architectures and cultural museums in Takayama. You can also enjoy talking with local store clerks via your guide's translation. And you can optionally drop by some sake breweries, food stalls and have lunch in highly recommended Hida beef restaurant

Takayama 4 Hour Town Walk Tour

FROM$153/ per group

Toyama

4 hours

Canal Cruise from Kansui Park to Historic District in TOYAMA

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.

Canal Cruise from Kansui Park to Historic District in TOYAMA

FROM$128/ per group

Toyama

4 hours

Experience Tour -Toyama's Masuzushi Museum

A sushi-lover cannot miss the opportunity to visit this facility while staying in Toyama. Masuzushi is one of oshizushi (pressed sushi) well-known as the best local food in the city. In the museum, you can see the manufacturing process of masuzushi, learn how to make it and eat it. The museum also shows you the nationwide collection of the local bento boxes.

Experience Tour -Toyama's Masuzushi Museum

FROM$128/ per group

Reviews

Mariana M.

5 / 5

Dec 26, 2025

UNESCO Village Tour (6 Hours)

Dec 26, 2025

Shirakawago

6 hours

Customized

“An exceptional guide”

Yuichi-san is a kind and attentive guide. He was very punctual and organized the tour in a way that allowed us to visit Shirakawago, Ainokura, and Sunagami calmly and efficiently. His detailed explanations truly enriched the experience. We were very happy to have him as our guide — it was one of the highlights of our trip to the Japanese Alps.

Yuichi W.

Hi, Mariana-san. Thank you for your warmest comment! I’m so delighted you had a very good opportunity to visit all three villages where you can see the locals live in simple but still lively way. It would be great if you would tell your friends and neighbors about this marvelous experience.

Rowena S.

5 / 5

Oct 15, 2025

Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama - Full day tour from Kanazawa

Oct 15, 2025

Kanazawa

8 hours

“A joyful and memorable cultural experience in Japan”

We are delighted and truly enjoyed our sightseeing experience in Japan. Throughout the tour, We expressed great enthusiasm and happiness as we explored the country’s beautiful attractions and immersed ourselves in its unique culture. The Yuichi san is very kind and informative we had wonderful moments from the journey and have greater appreciation for Japan’s charm. We extend our gratitude to Yuichi san for his warm hospitality and for providing such a memorable experience to our valued clients.

Yuichi W.

Thank you very much for your warmest review on my guide service and having a great patronage for my country. I'm also delighted we could have our valued clients become into our unique and beautiful culture. Japan, including this region, has more to show. Besides good food, beautiful construction, we also have beautiful festivals. So, I hope to have you and more clients dive into wonderful and memorable experiences in many ways in Japan!

Claudia N.

5 / 5

Sep 26, 2025

Takayama / Shirakawago & Gokayama - Full day tour from Kanazawa

Sep 26, 2025

Kanazawa

8 hours

“Amazing Day with Yuichi”

We had an unforgettable day with Yuichi; he met all our expectations and even exceeded them. Thank you for giving us all the wonderful memories we experienced.

Yuichi W.

Thank you for your warmest review on my tour. The five of you were so nice people. So, I was also happy to go on a tour with you, as if we were true friends. I dream meeting all of you in the future in Colombia!