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

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to transfer and tour
Deb R,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Ian picked us and all our luggage up on time in a very comfortable car. We stopped at Shirakawago Village on the way and he gave us a great guided tour. He was very informative and polite. This was a fantastic way to travel and see something on the way!
leisure
GIOVANNI C,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super nice driver And professional positive experience, if you still require characters to write I do not submit the review
Guided discovery of the Japanese Alps
Mobile777246,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was fantastic , dedicated , flexible and discreet
Wonderful Transfer and Tour
Ben B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Takeshi was wonderful! He was a great tour guide and got us from Kanazawa to Takayama safely, comfortably and will all of our luggage. High recommend!
Perfection
Inspiration225779,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect service. Our drive guide was extremely ponctual, diligent, warm and knowledgeable. She accompanied us at all times, providing details about everything. Impeccable car and and excellent driving in winter conditions, after heavy snowfall. We could not have had a better experience, strongly recommend.
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.

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Private Tour

Private transfer Kanazawa to Takayama Including Shirakawago

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great way to transfer and tour
Deb R,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Ian picked us and all our luggage up on time in a very comfortable car. We stopped at Shirakawago Village on the way and he gave us a great guided tour. He was very informative and polite. This was a fantastic way to travel and see something on the way!
leisure
GIOVANNI C,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super nice driver And professional positive experience, if you still require characters to write I do not submit the review
Guided discovery of the Japanese Alps
Mobile777246,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was fantastic , dedicated , flexible and discreet
Wonderful Transfer and Tour
Ben B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Takeshi was wonderful! He was a great tour guide and got us from Kanazawa to Takayama safely, comfortably and will all of our luggage. High recommend!
Perfection
Inspiration225779,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect service. Our drive guide was extremely ponctual, diligent, warm and knowledgeable. She accompanied us at all times, providing details about everything. Impeccable car and and excellent driving in winter conditions, after heavy snowfall. We could not have had a better experience, strongly recommend.
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.