Private Tour

Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

From JPY 48741

4.91

95 reviews

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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

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

95 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour from Kanazawa to Shirakawa Go.
Deborah T,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour. Yuta drove us in a comfortable taxi. His English is excellent so that he can easily describe and explain local history and customs and understands our questions. The three of us were picked up at our hotel early so that when we got to Shirakawa Go it was not as crowded as it became later. We had a very enjoyable traditional lunch in Takayama. We were able to wander through Takayama and then Yuta took us to Hide where we wandered through some of the older parts of the town. We prefer a small group tour and its also important that our guide Yuta's English is excellent so that he can describe the more interesting aspects of the culture and landscape. Yuta was friendly and enthusiastic.
Best tour in Japan
David K,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our driver Jun was waiting for us in the hotel lobby and drove us to several villages and led us on a wonderful tour of the historic sites. He spoke English very well and was a pleasure for the afternoon. We had many sake, tastings, and lunch at a beautifulrestaurant with only a few tables. It felt like a completely private experience.
Amazing places, amazing people.
Samuel D,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Yuta, was not only a knowledgeable guide, but an incredible host. He would stop to answer questions and kept the tour interesting with his own questions. These three destinations were incredible and well worth the day trip from Kanazawa. Both my wife and I highly recommend this tour!
Private tour bus and guide
Tadd H,
Apr 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Yuka was a wonderful tour guide. She drove safely, gave us interesting history of places and towns we visited. And attended to our needs meticulously. This was one of the best parts of our trip.
Takayama and Shirakawago
Curtis O,
Jan 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very pleasant day trip and Tetsuro was an outstanding guide. Pointed out the points of interest and explained historical facts.

From JPY 48741

4.91

95 reviews

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