Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
There were 3 of us. I am...
kayce t,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There were 3 of us. I am a baby boomer and my 2 sons are Gen Z. Our guide Yuta was exceptional or as my sons’ would say Yuta is “the GOAT” (greatest of all time)! Not only was he well-versed in Japanese history, but he could converse about any topic that my sons’ or I brought up. Yuta has a wonderful personality. We enjoyed our time with him. This tour was recommended by a friend and it was an excellent recommendation. Yuta was patient and kind. We went to a wonderful ramen restaurant the he suggested and a great sushi place as well. Thanks Yuta!
Great tour of Shirakawago and Takayama
maryt438,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see small special towns outside of Kanazawa. We saw Shirakawago and Takayama towns, delightful and harming. Our guide Mai was knowledgeable, flexible and nice. The weather prevented us from visiting Hida Furikawa but Mai made good suggestions and we were really happy with our day together.
This was one of the best...
Deon B,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best day trips we had. It is picturesque. Our guide was a gem and exceptionally knowledgeable. Thank you
Beautiful visit to Shirakawago
chargozali,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sachiko was very friendly, helpful and informative. The pace of the tour was perfect for us - not too rushed and not too slow. We apprexiate that Sachiko was very accommodating and flexible to meet the needs of our group - which ranges from 5 to 68 years old. We had a wonderful time at both Shirakawago and Takayama.
Yuta is a very...
June C,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yuta 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
5.00Mai 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
5.00We 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
5.00Great tour with an excellent guide. We were able to go to some charming and lovely places that gave us a feel for old Japan.
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