Private Tour

Shirakawago All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Tour with a Driver (Takayama DEP.)

Overview

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village Shirakawa-go.

Shirakawa-go is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver.

On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

This tour starts at Takayama. Your driver pick you up at your hotel or Takayama station.

Admission Not Applicable

Ogimachi

Ogimachi, Shirakawa-go's largest village and main attraction, makes a good day trip from Takayama, or a stop on the bus journey between Takayama and Kanazawa. The best way to experience the town, however, is to stay overnight at one of the farmhouses, many of which now serve as minshuku.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private vehicle

English speaking driver

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Regular(for 3 PAX or less)

Regular(for 3 PAX or less)
Pickup included

Minivan(Up to 5 PAX)

Minivan(Up to 5 PAX)
Pickup included

Van(Up to 8 PAX)

Van(Up to 8 PAX)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Shirakawago
Travel52016816857,,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very smooth transfer and provided the needed details for a good time in Shirakawago. Recommended for family who wants flexible time in the area.
SHIRAKAWA-go
Andrea F,,Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was great to have a driver pick us up at our hotel and drop us at Shirakawa-go. Very relaxing way to visit.
Clean, comfortable- the best way to go to Shirakawago!
410linapun,,Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We’re pickup promptly as soon as our train arrive. Our Driver, Mr Takayama Hato held a sign by the gate and greeted us. The car was parked at the curb side and no need waiting. The car was clean and very comfortable. Mr. Hato is a good driver. At the destination, he even offered to walk us to the shuttle station so we wouldn’t get lost. Very happy with the service!
Good tour organiser
KyeLyn T,,Nov 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thank you to Asako which helped organise our Shirakawago tour from Takayama. Asako was great communicating with us on WhatsApp to provide us with updates and confirmation of time pick up and driver contact details. Thank you Asako!
Major rip off
Robert K,,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00
Shonakawago was the high light Once we drove 1 hour , driver then informed me it would take another 20000 yen to take us to Kanazawa!!!
Terrible
kim p,,Apr 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00
The tour guide No showed and didn’t call to let us know! We waited for 30 min and spent the next hour trying to re work our trip! Terrible timing!
Great trips
Atadiwira K,,Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Shirakawa go is the destination for those who needs peacefull, natural and tradisional taste, I really enjoyed and loves local vibe.
Wonderful guide
Frances K,,Dec 19, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent guide. He was friendly and professional. Was able to see a little bit of everything. VIsit to Takayama and Shirakawa go was worth going.