Private Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa | 7 hours

21 Reviews | Kanazawa
From $297.83 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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1~9 people
2 Adults x $565.87
$1,131.74
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$1,131.74
Vehicles for your group size: 1-3 people ... Spacious Sedan class, 4-6 people ... Luxurious Alphard class, 7-9 people ... Comfortable Minibus/Hiace class
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Local taxes
  • Parking Fees
  • Private Car
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Professional Tour Guide

Overview

Explore the hamlets of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go on our 7-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 Gokayama followed by Shirakawa-go

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Itinerary

  • Gokayama

    Our English speaking driver will take you directly to the hamlet of Gokayama, a beautiful Alpine village along the Sho river where you can walk among the Gasho zukuri style(Hands in prayer) thatched roofs. You will spend 90 minutes here exploring the village and houses. Gokayama is more remote than Shirakawago and so receives less than half of visitors. This UNESCO and Michelin rated location is one not to be missed.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses

    Next onto the adjacent valley where the UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go is nestled. You will spend 2 and half hours here, exploring the town and taking in lunch. 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.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If your hotel is not listed, please let us know your hotel name so that we can arrange the pick up

Free Cancellation

April 30100% refund
May 01No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

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Serene & picturesque Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Published on Dec, 2024

“Today was an unforgettable experience, thanks to our amazing tour guide, Tetsuro! He brought us to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, two picturesque villages that looked absolutely magical blanketed in snow. He shared fascinating stories about their history, including the unique gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. Learning how these villages have been preserved for centuries as UNESCO World Heritage Sites added so much depth to the visit. The guide’s passion for these places truly brought them to life. My family and I were in awe of the serene beauty and loved walking through the snow-covered paths, taking in the breathtaking scenery. The guide also recommended the best spots for photos, which we’ll treasure forever. He made the entire trip smooth and enjoyable, ensuring we were warm, comfortable, and immersed in the culture. It was such a magical day for us, and we can’t thank him enough. If you’re considering visiting Shirakawa-go or Gokayama, don’t miss out on having a guide like him—you’ll learn so much and create memories that will last a lifetime!”

A great trip.

Published on Nov, 2024

Tetsuro Abai was our driver and guide, and has a good knowledge of Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Gokayama and surrounding area. Tetsuro's advice about Japanese dining etiquette was greatly appreciated, as were the photographs he took on the excursion. It was a great day trip.

Perfect Day Out

Published on Oct, 2024

Shout out to Jun, the best guide and driver! He made everything a breeze. He was super friendly and shared a lot of information. It was great! I highly recommend him! The car was also spacious and clean which made for a nice relaxing ride. Everything was so picturesque, the villages are stunning. We arrived at Shirakawago early, before the majority of the crowd, so we had some great photo opportunities. We enjoyed a nice stroll through here and even picked up some cute souvenirs! Gokoyama was so quaint and quiet. Definitely my favorite of the two. Much smaller, but very relaxing. Jun even stopped with us at the cafe and soba restaurant here and they were so tasty! I'll be thinking about that cold soba for a long time. All in all, I highly recommend this experience!

Fantastic Mountain Villages

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a great experience! Shout out to Jun, the best tour guide, he was very friendly and super informative. He made the entire experience a breeze. Everything was very picturesque, and we arrived before the crowds at Shirakawago started arriving so we were able to experience everything to the fullest. It was absolutely stunning. Gokayama was so quaint and even better in my opinion. The quiet serenity of this mountain village was exactly what we needed. Also the little cafe and soba restaurant were a delight. And Jun even showed us how to enter and pray at the shrine. All in all, I highly recommend this excursion for everyone. It was definitely worth it.

Shirakawago

Published on Jul, 2024

Easy booking, no complication. Very nice and helpful guide. The car ride was very confortable and smooth. All the family appreciated the tour.

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