Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama
Overview
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9 hours
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Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on our 9-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, followed by the fairy-tale village of Hida Furukawa, then onto the famous town of Takayama.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Shirakawago
Our English speaking driver will take you directly to the UNESCO village of Shirakawago, You will spend 2 and half hours here. Crossing the spectacular pedestrian bridge across the Sho river, your senses will be filled with the sounds and smells of authentic rural life. This fairy-tale village is bound to inspire you as one of Japans most picturesque sites.
Hida Furukawa Old Town
Your group will then be whisked off to the canal lined streets of Hida-Furukawa. Your group will spend 1 hours here, exploring the town and taking in lunch. This once significant outpost during the Edo period is rich in architectural history. Famous for its timber craftsmanship and rowdy festivals this village is a rare gem among the towns and villages of this mountainous region.
Options
1～9 people
Vehicles for your group size: 1-3 people ... Spacious Sedan class, 4-6 people ... Luxurious Alphard class, 7-9 people ... Comfortable Minibus/Hiace class Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English Speaking Driver
Transport by private vehicle
Private Car
Food and drinks
Lunch
Professional Tour Guide
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice day out from Kanazawa
nemis,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice time exploring these towns. Takayama was the standout with a beautiful and charming old town, I would argue nicer than the ones in Kanazawa. Shirakawa-go was very interesting and worth visiting as it is on the way and it is small so it is not a long detour. Our guide was Mai and she was great. Knowledgeable, attentive and flexible, she knew where to go and where not to. She also took us to a very nice restaurant, and it our experience that sometimes these guides do not necessarily take you to the right places, because they probably get a commission. That was not the case with Mai. She also speaks very good English, which is not that common in Japan. Over all a very good experience
Fun guide wonderful communicator & lasting memories of the places we visited
Farmer844,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun guide Fun experience! My husband & I loved the wonderful time we spent with our guide una exploring Shiragawa-go/Hida Takayama & Kanazawa. Sh was professional,knowledgeable & interested in our opinions of the sights we were visiting.We loved her enthusiasm & sense of humour & her recommendations for restaurants,activities & places to visit in the evenings. Thank you Una for your company & for making our tour so enjoyable.
A great day covering some of the lesser known areas.
Samantha B,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great to sit back and have all the travel taken care of on this trip. My guide, Mai was so lovely and we chatted all about Japan & The uk together. So sweet and considerate. It felt like a real authentic taste of Japan. Thank you so much for great day!
Awesome Tour!
U9364EOjayp,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family did the Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Hida Furukawa tour and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour day with our driver guide Takeshi. As a Kanazawa native he was very knowledgeable about Kanazawa and its surrounding areas. At all of the tour spots, he guided is through the location and then gave us time to explore ourselves. My family is vegetarian and for lunch he took us to a very nice Indian/nepalese restaurant. It was a pleasure to travel with Takeshi, he always engaged in conversation and will go out of his way to keep everybody comfortable. 100% recommend this tour.
Very lovely and kind guide
Majorla,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumiko was such a lovely and very kind guide. She has her own binders full of information to make the story easier to visualize and understand. Her recommendations as to where to buy food and souvenirs were all great and I just adore her personalized sketches she made for me.
Perfect experience
Marguipel,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very happy to have Nozomi as our Guide and it was the best experience of a tour within our 3 weeks in Japan
Excellent day with a knowledgeable, attentive guide.
vtskiack,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshiko arrived on time and quickly assessed our touring priorities. Her English is fluent and it is easy to have conversations with her. Yoshiko is a professional tour guide and it shows. She is an expert in all of the destinations and we were able to make good use of our time with her. I highly recommend having her as your guide!
A beautiful tour of Kanazawa
NorthStar27021793353,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got a very good picture of Kanazawa and the history of the Geishas and Samurai. A fun tour thanks to Ai
Mountain villages, lovely spots & yummy ramen!
Ilene N,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Masu was a wonderful guide/driver. His English is outstanding. He drove well, the van was comfortable and his plan for the day was great. I highly recommend spending a day with this charming young gentleman. He is very accommodating, kind and knowledgable! What a great day!!!
Fantastic tour!
Susan T,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nozomi is the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Her English is almost perfect and she is incredibly knowledgeable and able to impart her enthusiasm for the places we visited in Kanazawa. We learned so much on her tour and, because she has an excellent sense of humor, it was a lot of fun. We can’t imagine a better tour.
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