Private Tour
Available languages
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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kanazawa Station
This tour will start from the reception area of your Kanazawa Hotel or Ryokan
Shirakawago
Gasho style houses (Thatched Roofs) UNESCO Village
Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Select a pickup point
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
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Deb R,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
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!
GIOVANNI C,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
Super nice driver And professional positive experience, if you still require characters to write I do not submit the review
Mobile777246,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide was fantastic , dedicated , flexible and discreet
Ben B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
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!
Inspiration225779,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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.

Angela R,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience for the entire family. Our driver was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Mel H,May 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
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!
Marius L,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
Yuma was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable. Passionate about the area and people. Kind. And courteous.
Mazuza3,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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.




S7817VDwilliamj,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
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.
Operated by Kanazawa Tours