Gokayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer | 6 hours to 7 hours

43 Reviews | Kanazawa
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2 Adults x $579.98
$1,159.96
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Oneway Kanazawa - Takayama
2 Adults x $525.26
$1,050.52
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Oneway Kanazawa - Takayama: Oneway from Kanazawa to Takayama Oneway from Takayama to Kanazawa
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Dep/Finish in Kanazawa
2 Adults x $443.19
$886.38
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Oneway Toyama - Takayama
2 Adults x $545.78
$1,091.56
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Oneway Toyama - Takayama: Oneway from Toyama to Takayama Oneway from Takayama to Toyama
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Dep/Finish in Toyama
2 Adults x $614.18
$1,228.36
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$1,228.36
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 30 edited digital images of your day out.(selected by photographer)
  • Location-based photography tips
  • Private English-speaking professional photographer guide
  • Highway toll and car parking fee
  • Free private transportation
  • Photo sessions by a professional photographer
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Entrance fee for photographer if applicable

Overview

Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories in Japan. You will be taken to the Japan's most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

Itinerary

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    Gokayama has 5 valleys dotted with 40 villages. Ainokura and Suganuma villages were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. Lean Japanese traditional lifestyle with unique Gassho zukuri houses. We will stroll around the village and have a short photo shoot session done by a professional photographer to capture your travel memories.

    1 hour

  • Shirakawago

    World famous Shirakawago is a must see in Japan. You will feel like you are doing a time travel here. Japanese old tradition and unique Gassho zukuri houses still exist here. Photo shoot session by a professional photographer to capture your travel memories.

    2 hours

  • Wada House

    Visit Wada house to see inside the Gassho zukuri house and be impressed by the architectural details of the unique house.

    30 minutes

  • Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory

    Enjoy the stunning view of Shirakawago village. 10mins walking up hill due to the car park closure until further notice.

    15 minutes

  • Toyama

    We will pick you up/drop off in Toyama.

    5 minutes

  • Kanazawa

    We will pick you up/drop off in Kanazawa. Pick up/drop off at Kanazawa station can be arranged.

    5 minutes

  • Takayama

    We will pick you up/drop off in Takayama

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 12100% refund
June 13No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Perfect Experience

Published on May, 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our family photography tour of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Our photographer TK was not only incredibly talented-capturing stunning images of our family in these picturesque UNESCO World Heritage villages-but also deeply knowledgeable about the history and culture of each location, which made the day even more memorable. Traveling with an 18-month-old can be challenging, but TK went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, making sure we felt comfortable throughout the day. He was patient, flexible with our requests, and even helped us with some simple poses, ensuring we got the best possible photos while keeping things relaxed and fun for our little one. The private vehicle was spacious and comfortable, making the journey between locations smooth and enjoyable. We appreciated the thoughtful touches, like the child seat provided and the attention to our comfort during the drive. Overall, we highly recommend this tour for families or anyone looking to capture beautiful memories in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. The combination of expert photography, local insight, and warm hospitality made this an unforgettable highlight of our trip!

Memorable day in quaint old style Gassho Zukuri homes in Japan Alps

Published on Apr, 2025

Visited magnificent, old gassho zukuri houses in the Japanese Alps near Takayama with professional photographer, TK Kurakawa. Photos quite spectacular and the day stands out for us during our month long journey to Japan. First rate!

Great family day trip

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour was very nice. Takatoshi-san is friendly, the car is comfortable - the carseat provided for my son was a very handy, included option. The photos came out great as well!

Great trip, great guide!

Published on Jan, 2025

Shirakawago in winter were amazing, TK took a lot of great photos of us! He also took us to taste hida beef. We really enjoy the trip.

A trip back in time to a snowy mountain village.

Published on Jan, 2025

Would you like to visit a traditional snowy mountain village in Japan before absolutely everyone else does? Well, just over an hour or so from Kanazawa you can discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Shirakawago and Gokayama which contain plenty of authentic Gassho-style houses made with thatched roofs. When we found we could arrange a private visit to the mountains with a professional photographer as a guide, we jumped at the opportunity! In under seven hours, TK Photography transported us from our hotel in Kanazawa back in time to these two mountain villages for an unforgettable experience. Our morning was spent in the larger village of Shirakawago which has become increasingly popular with travellers. TK knew all the angles and composed all the shots, whilst taking our particular preferences into consideration. He showed us the iconic view from the lookout, allowed us some free time to wander round and took us to a delicious place for an authentic Japanese lunch. We then travelled to the nearby village of Gokayama for a comparison and whilst the houses were similar, the villages were quite different. Situated in a larger, wider valley, Shirakawago contains many more traditional houses, souvenir shops and Instagram opportunities. However, we’re afraid it’s already in danger of becoming increasingly loved to death by everyone. Meanwhile, Gokayama was nestled in a steep, narrow valley and in our opinion, exuded a more intimate and secluded atmosphere. It was a small, quiet village with far less tourist activity and perhaps a little less to see. And although you approach it by walking down a hill, you’d never believe there was actually an elevator to take you back up again if you’re feeling tired! So, given the choice, which village might you prefer to visit? If you only need images of thatched roofs dripping in snow (or even without snow), either village will do the job. However, if you can, you might try to see both, because we think they offer different advantages whilst complementing each other. And with TK Photography, you can visit both villages on the same day. We would definitely recommend this tour as we had a most enjoyable day. We wanted snow and we got lots of it. Our own pictures were wonderful but TK’s were awesome! If you’d like to have a great day out with fantastic photos guaranteed, you might give TK Photography a go. You sure won’t be disappointed… Alex and Sophia, Brisbane, Australia

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