1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama

4.7 (286 reviews) Kanazawa, Japan
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We focus on comfort, exclusivity, and cultural depth. Designed as a fully private experience, it allows guests to enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to their interests, free from the constraints of group schedules. Travelers are provided with a dedicated vehicle and professional driver, ensuring a smooth, safe, and relaxing journey through the scenic mountain landscapes. The tour highlights the UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawago and the preserved Edo-period streets of Takayama, offering an immersive encounter with Japan’s heritage. By combining personalized service with authentic cultural exploration, this tour delivers a refined and memorable experience.

Options

Up to 9 Persons

Toyata Hiace Commuter 10seater
Pickup included

Up to 5 persons

Pickup included

Luxurious Conveyance( 3person)

Land Cruiser Prado
Pickup included

Up to 13 persons

Toyota Hiace commuter 14seater
Pickup included

Up to 3 persons

Sedan
Pickup included

What's included

  • Customisable Tour( Guests can add 1-2 sites of their choice that are not included itinerary of Tour)
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Wada House
  • Takayama Jinya
  • Hida no Stao

What to expect

  1. The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
    2h
    The world heritage site, Shirakawago, is a free walk. Take a stroll at your own pace and enjoy the countryside at your leisure. with a delicious lunch full of mountain food.
  2. Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
    20m
    Enjoy the unique view of Shirakawago village from the best angle and height.
  3. Wada House
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Wada House to see inside the Gassho Zukuri House and be impressed by the architectural details of the unique house.

    Admission fee:- 
    General individual Adults (junior high school students and above): 400 yen; children (elementary school students): 200 yen.
    General group (20 people or more) Adult: 350 yen
    Disabled individual Adult: 200 yen (disability certificate required, person only)
  4. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
    1h
    Hida Folk Village (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. In a village-like atmosphere, the museum features buildings such as the former village head's house, logging huts, storehouses, and a number of gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These massive farmhouses are named after their steep thatched roofs, which resemble a pair of hands joined in prayer ("gassho"). They were moved here from nearby Shirakawago, where gassho-zukuri houses are the reason for the region's World Heritage status.
  5. Takayama Jinya
    1h
    Because of its valuable timber resources, the Hida Region around Takayama was put under direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1692. The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office, headed by officials dispatched from Edo (present-day Tokyo). The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum. It includes various nicely maintained tatami mat rooms that once served as offices, conference rooms, guest rooms, and residential spaces. There is also an interesting interrogation room. Beside the main building stands a large storehouse, built in the 1600s. Known as the biggest traditional rice storehouse in Japan, it now functions as a museum, showcasing the belongings and official documents of past feudal lords, old maps of the Hida Region, and historic town plans.
  6. 45m
    Kamisannomachi, area is popular for its charming ambiance, with narrow streets lined with willow trees and iconic structures like latticed windows and wooden facades. Many of the shops sell local crafts, sweets, and other regional specialties, including Hida beef and sake.
  7. Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple
    30m
    Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple, around a five-minute stroll from JR Takayama Station, is a notable Buddhist temple in Takayama. Its notorious, three-celebrated pagoda was developed in 1820. A Buddhist statue remembered to have been made in the Heian time frame is revered in the fundamental structure. Make certain to pay heed to the tremendous gingko tree on the grounds. It is more than 1,260 years old.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Travelers are offered pickup on private vehicle from the area within our highlighted radius including the Hotel pickup and Airport pickup please refer to the radius mentioned in the listing.

Return Details:

Dropped off to original departure point.

While Travelers will be picked up/Dropped off at Komatsu Airport-additional charges will be applied on the time of pick up or drop off.

Tour can begin from Toyama, Kanazawa and Takayama while end in any three areas.

We only offer services for Maximum 13 person.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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