Private Tour

Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Kanazawa to Takayama. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Takayama.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Kanazawa Station

This tour will start from the reception area of your Kanazawa Hotel or Ryokan

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Shirakawago

Gasho style houses (Thatched Roofs) UNESCO Village

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

English Speaking Driver

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Parking

Dinner

Lunch

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

1~9 People

Vehicle 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

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great day trip and travel
Angela R,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience for the entire family. Our driver was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Outstanding Service and Hospitality
Mel H,,May 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were a family of 3 adults and a baby needing to get from Kanazawa to Takayama and this car transfer option was fantastic as it was shorter then the train journey and included Shirakawago. Yuka picked us up on time. The car was clean and spacious, with a baby car seat as requested. Yuka was a careful driver and knowledgable guide. She was kind and very attentive to our needs with the baby and was flexible. Her lunch recommendation of a soba restaurant at Shirakawago was excellent. Thank you Yuka!
An unique experience
Marius L,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yuma was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable. Passionate about the area and people. Kind. And courteous.
Private transfer from Kanazawa to Takayama
Mazuza3,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with our private transfer from Kanazawa to Takayama, including Shirakawa-go and an additional stop to see another gassho-style house. Appreciated the ease of pickup with all of our baggage from our hotel in the morning, and not having to worry about transit to our next stop. The additional stop to another gassho-style house was the highlight of our transfer, as it was outside of the typical tourist route and so was very private.
Private Transfer with stop at Shirakawago
S7817VDwilliamj,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kumiko "Ku" was a fantastic guide. She started the trip by giving me a packet with lots of information and some brochures regarding Shirakawa and Takayama. She made sure to ask my preferences as we were doing things. She was very joyful and energetic. Provided lots of explanations about what we were seeing. Again, she was fantastic. Highly recommend this experience. Also, the door to door from my hotel in Kanazawa to my hotel in Takayama was really nice way to travel.
Great experience!
kianhsinga,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tetsuro-san speaks very good English and was genuinely a pleasure to speak to. As a native Japanese, he has great insights to share!
Expellent experience.
Gary S,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Opted for this tour as it was so easy with our bags to go in a car with driver. Our driver was punctual, polite, considerate for WC breaks, informative, good manner, good driving & a professional. He help make an amazing day for us. I would recommend this trip & our driver. 10/10
Terrific trip! Excellent guides—one of which became a special friend
cliffordj835,,Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Japan tour was terrific! Everything, from our accommodations and food (we loved the food!) to what we experienced, exceeded expectations. We had three different guides. They were all excellent. But Nozomi was, by far, our favorite. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. Her knowledge of everything Japanese was astounding. Whatever we wanted to do, she made it happen, willingly compromising the pre-booked agenda. But what her special was her smile, her energy and her warmth. I simply can’t say enough good things about her. She became a special friend. Nozomi is the “best of the best”as a tour guide, and more importantly, as a human being. She is wonderful! Our family just loved her! Cliff Jacobson/[email protected]
Memorable Moments: Discovering Shirakawa-go with Mai
Passport02824251326,,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an exceptional afternoon exploring Shirakawa-go with Mai, our driver/guide (who was excellent, by the way). She epitomized kindness, punctuality, and helpfulness. Mai's extensive knowledge and willingness to address our inquiries made our experience even more enriching. She went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, not only by taking us to our hotel and helping with our luggage but also by dropping us off at the car rental office. This private transfer to Takayama and visit to Shirakawa-go will undoubtedly become one of the most cherished memories of our Japanese journey.
Deep dive into Kanazawa
jackys947,,May 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Outstanding tour. Really knowledgable guide who was interested in talking about history, politics and society. We would highly recommend this tour.