Private Tour

Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.91

105 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Yuta is a very...
June C,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yuta is a very accommodating and pleasant tour guide. He gave us many interesting historical details about the places on the itinerary. The restaurant he took us to in the Shirakawago area has the best cold soba. We highly recommend this tour!
Beautiful trip with helpful guide.
Harry P,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mai was a helpful and friendly guide who was considerate of our needs and let us go at her own pace. The UNESCO village at Shirakawago was particularly interesting and beautiful. Mai had a lot of background information to make the visit meaningful.
Highlight of Our Trip
AmyPlus2,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were in Japan for 15 days and visited several cities and did multiple tours. Our tour and time with Kumiko was the highlight of our trip. "Ku" was so charming, considerate, knowledgeable, and she prepared multiple visual aids to help us understand the history and key aspects of each site we visited. We are so appreciative and can't praise her emough. Thank you again "Ku" for making this a trip of a lifetime.
Great tour
Richard B,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour with an excellent guide. We were able to go to some charming and lovely places that gave us a feel for old Japan.
Si is the best tourist guide in Japan!
nhoram2018,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Si was an excelente guide. We did the Geisha district the Samurai house and castle gardens. She was always ready to answer questions and take pictures. Thanks AI!
We absolutely enjoyed our...
Adrian B,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We absolutely enjoyed our time and would recommend this trip to others! Our guide was pleasant, polite and informative.
Fantastic Day Tour!
normanm34,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect in every way! Our driver/guide was Yuka whose knowledge of the area and the sights we visited was first class. Yuka picked us up at the hotel in a brand new vehicle which added to the comfort of a long day. Leaving Kanazawa at 8am allowed us to beat the bulk of other tourists. Yuka recommended restaurants for lunch too. Each stopping point was well timed and paced. A great day out. Ask for Yuka!!
enjoyable day trip at our pace
mantaroche,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We could visit all places at our familys speed and got to learn a lot. Thank you Asako for making our day trip so enjoyable and memorable.
History and Culture with Friendly Guide
SouthBay DM,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Jun, was so friendly and helpful. His English was impeccable, and he was able to answer nearly all of our questions. He did an excellent job explaining the history and background of the places we visited. He picked us up from our hotel, helping with umbrellas and as needed. Shirakawago was a fascinating old village with roughly 400 still living there. We walked through the village, up the hill to check out the views and then toured one of the thatched-roof homes. Next, we drove to Furukawa where we enjoyed lunch at a restaurant serving Hida beef (like Kobe except from Hida). Jun was very patient, even though my husband and one of our friends were late because they had wandered to a nearby musical instruments store. Lastly, we drove to Takayama, which was a small town where the koi fish are abundant in the little canals. Jun also kindly let us borrow his phone to communicate with our hotel regarding our dinner reservations for the night.
Kanazawa in Depth
132brentb,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kanazawa Tours are to be complimented for the quality of their communication skills, their organisational ability and the quality of their guides Ai,Nozomi and Yuta who are very special people. They are passionate about their country and its culture. Beside showing us the highlights of our itinerary, they took us "off the tourist track" and provided helpful advice on restaurants for us to visit. We can highly recommend this company