Shirakawago and Takayama Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kanazawa | 8 hours

1 Review | Shizuoka
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Regular(Up to 2 PAX)
2 Adults x $887.95
$1,775.90
Approx Total
$1,775.90
Regular(Up to 2 PAX)
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Van(Up to 7 PAX)
2 Adults x $1,121.62
$2,243.24
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$2,243.24
Van(Up to 7 PAX)
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private vehicle
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

Visit Shirakawago in the Japanese Alps to see the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. After seeing the natural beauty of Shirakawago, head to Takayama to see the various traditional crafts the area keeps alive. Join one of our tour guides and learn about history and culture in a way that you would have never been able to on your own! This private and customizable tour will take you to Shirakawago and Takayama at your own pace. Once you place your reservation, a guide will be in touch with you to plan out the details of your tour. Be sure to let your guide know where you would like to visit and your interests so they can plan out an itinerary for you! If you will not have time to visit all the sights on your must-see list, contact us directly regarding extension fees. Learn about this world heritage site with us! We hope to guide you soon!

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This private tour is a day tour with a private vehicle and guide with departure and return to Kanazawa. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for any personal costs. A maximum number of passengers: 7. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Kanazawa

    Start your adventure here! Meet your Guide and driver and off to beautiful Shirakawago!

    1 hour

  • Wada House

    Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today!

    1 hour

  • Kanda house

    Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850.

    30 minutes

  • Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory

    Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.

    1 hour

  • Sanmachi Suji

    Sanmachi Street is a popular sightseeing area in Hida-Takayama. As an old town, the area has houses and stores from the Edo period (1603 - 1868). The area is lined with shops carrying local specialties such as Japanese sake, senbei (rice crackers), barbecue yakiniku Hida beef, and croquettes. The area has a lively atmosphere with people shopping and eating.

    30 minutes

  • Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

    Located outside of Takayama's city center, the Matsuri no Mori (まつりの森, lit. "Festival Forest") showcases the key aspects of the Takayama Festival, which takes place for two days each spring and autumn. The festival is known as one of Japan's three most beautiful, along with Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri.

    1 hour

  • Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

    Hida Folk Village (飛騨の里, Hida no Sato) is an open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama. The houses were built during the Edo Period (1603 - 1867) and were relocated from their original locations to create the museum in 1971.

    1 hour

  • Kanazawa

    Return to Kanazawa after a wonderful day sightseeing with your private guide. Enjoy the view as you relax on the way back to your hotel.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

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