Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour

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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty. The tour will also go to Shirakawago to see Japanese traditional buildings. You will learn the history of Shirakawago, how people have remained those life style. Take a photos of the well-preserved Shirakawago, then your tour will end at Kanazawa (We'll take you to Shirakawago by local express bus and you can keep your luggage in lockers at Shirakawago. Or send it to your Kanazawa accommodation one day in advance. Lockers or sending costs are not included.)

Options

8pax Tour

With a group of 8 people (per person price)

4pax Tour

With a group of 4 people (per person price)

6pax Tour

With a group of 6 people (per person price)

2pax Tour

With a group of 2 people (per person price)

3pax Tour

With a group of 3 people (per person price)

9pax Tour

With a group of 9 people (per person price)

5pax Tour

With a group of 5 people (per person price)

7pax Tour

With a group of 7 people (per person price)

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

Day 1: Explore Old Takayama Town
  1. Sanmachi Suji
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Along the traditional street, you will see the buildings of the samurai period.
  2. Nijo Jinya
    Pass by · Admission ticket included
    Uses to be a local governor's house, now open to public
  3. Hida Kokubun-ji Temple
    Pass by · Admission ticket included
    One of the most important Buddhism spreading across the country in the samurai period (Treasury not included)
  4. Naka Bridge
    Pass by
    This bearutiful vermilion bridge reminds us of the good old days of the town.
Day 2: World Heritage Shirakawago Tour
  1. The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the traditional thatched roof Shirakawago Houses and look down the village from the observatory deck
  2. Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Good example of well preserved Shirakawago houses.
  3. Myozenji
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Surrounded by traditional houses, this Buddhism temple has mail hall, storage, bell tower and a part of it is important cultural heritage in Japan.
  4. Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
    1h
    From food to local handcraft, you will find popular items in the town.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We need the information from the customers about where to pickup.

End point

The tour ends at Kanazawa Bus Terminal (the bus arrives from Shirakawago)

Pickup details

Day 1, Takayama Railway Station or Takayama Bus Terminal (both locate in the same place), or if you are staying in Takayama, we'll pick you up at your hotel.
Day 2 The pickup hotel is included in our tour.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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