Shirakawago and Takayama Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kanazawa

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Offered in: English
Private vehicle
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.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

Visit Shirakawago in the Japanese Alps to see the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. After seeing the natural beauty of Shirakawago, head to Takayama to see the various traditional crafts the area keeps alive. Join one of our tour guides and learn about history and culture in a way that you would have never been able to on your own! This private and customizable tour will take you to Shirakawago and Takayama at your own pace. Once you place your reservation, a guide will be in touch with you to plan out the details of your tour. Be sure to let your guide know where you would like to visit and your interests so they can plan out an itinerary for you! If you will not have time to visit all the sights on your must-see list, contact us directly regarding extension fees. Learn about this world heritage site with us! We hope to guide you soon!

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ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa, an IHG hotel 16-3 Showa-Machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-8518
ANA Holiday Inn Kanazawa Sky, an IHG hotel 15-1 Musashi-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0855
APA Hotel Kanazawa Chuo 1-5-24 Katamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae 1-9-28 Hirooka, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
APA Hotel Kanazawa Katamachi 2-21-1 Ikedamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0984
APA Hotel Kanazawa Katamachi EXCELLENT 2-2-13 Katamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
APA Hotel Kanazawa Nishi 3-127 Kobu, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0362
APA Hotel Kanazawa Nomachi 2-4-22 Nomachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8031
Agora Kanazawa 2-25-17, Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Asadaya 23 Jitsuken-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0906
Business Hotel Kawaguchi 2-6-23 Honmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Business Hotel Nakada 2-18-26 Honmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Business Hotel Reman 3-167 Toriki, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-0845
Business Hotel Toraku 2-12-16 Shinkanda, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8013
Business Kanko Kagaji Hotel 4-12 Konohanamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0852
City Inn Kobayashi 11-1 Tamagawacho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0863
Daiwa Royal Hotel Kanazawa Miyabi 1-3-37 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kanazawa Station West Entrance 1-12-17 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Dormy Inn Kanazawa 2-25 Horikawa Shimmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0849
First Hotel Kanazawa 1-2-24 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0962
Garden Hotel Kanazawa 2-16-16 Hommachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Grand Hotel Hakusan 152-7 Nishishinmachi, , Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 924-0871
Grand Hotel Hakusan Annex 152-11 Nishishimmachi, Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 924-0871
Granrina Kanazawa 22-22 Hyotammachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0845
Gunjo no Tsuki 2-33-19-1 Nomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8031
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Castle 10-17 Konohanamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0852
HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa 2-13-5 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Hana Akari 8-13 Hyotammachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0845
Henn na Hotel Kanazawa Korimbo 1-2-32 Korimbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Hotel Amaneku Kanazawa 2-25-17 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Hotel Apt Persimmon 5-19 Kakinokibatake, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0999
Hotel Cent Inn Kanazawa 2-5-32 Owaricho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
Hotel Econo Higashikanazawa 3-28 Koganemachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0805
Hotel Forest Inn Kanazawa 5-5-6 Teramachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8033
Hotel Forza Kanazawa 2-10 Yasuecho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0854
Hotel Hinodeya 2-17-25 Hon-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Hotel Intergate Kanazawa 2-5 Takaokamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0864
Hotel Kanazawa Horikawa Shinmachi 1 1, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0849
Hotel Kenrokuso 6-40 Oyamamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
Hotel Mikage 2-11 Mikagemachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8021
Hotel Mystays Kanazawa Katamachi 1-10-18 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Hotel New Kitagawa 2-7-26 Hiroka, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa 2-15-1 Hommachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Hotel Pacific Kanazawa 46 Jikkenmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0906
Hotel Rashiku Kanazawa 1-4-6 Higahsiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0831
Hotel Resol Trinity Kanazawa 1-18 Musashimachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0855
Hotel Route Inn Kanazawa Ekimae 22-5 Showamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0856
Hotel Torifito Kanazawa 2-12-1 Hommchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Hotel Trend Kanazawa Ekimae 1-3-36 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Hotel Trend Kanazawa Katamachi 1-11-15-1 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Hotel Vista Kanazawa 2-13-27 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Hotel Wing International Premium Kanazawa Ekimae 8-13 Horikawashimmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0849
Hyakujuso 3-1-23 Hondamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0964
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa 1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Hyatt House Kanazawa 1-5-2 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Ichiraku Annex 4-5 Chuodorimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0866
Ichiraku Ryokan Chuodorimachi 4-6, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0866
Inn Shibaya 2-19-7 Honmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
KKR Hotel Kanazawa 2-32 Otemachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0912
KUMU Kanazawa by THE SHARE HOTELS 2-40 Kamitsutsumi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0869
Kaname Inn Tatemachi 41 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0997
Kanazawa Central Hotel 4-4 Horikawamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0847
Kanazawa Central Hotel Annex 5-3 Horikawamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0847
Kanazawa Chaya 2-17-21 Honmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Kanazawa City Hotel 6-8 Showamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0856
Kanazawa City Monde Hotel 2-10 Hashiba-cho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0911
Kanazawa Hakuchoro Hotel Sanraku 6-3 Marunouchi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0937
Kanazawa Kokusai Hotel Ru-8 Onuka-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8565
Kanazawa Manten Hotel Ekimae 1-6-1 Kitayasue, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0022
Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Premier 4-1 Minamicho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-8688
Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Prestige 4-1 Minamicho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-8688
Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel 2-4-8 Nagata, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0043
Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel 2-1-1 Korimbo, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Kanazawa Urban Hotel 1-14-1 Kitayasue, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0022
Kanazawa Yumenoyu 3 26 Fujieminami, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0346
Kashimaya Inn 2-19-13 Honmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
Kasuga Shinboya 9-3 Kasuga-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0817
Katamachi Tour Hotel 2-11 Kiguramachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0988
Kawabata no Yuyado Takitei 23-10 Suemachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-1302
Kikunoya Inn 1-1-27 Hirosaka, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0962
Kincharyo 1-8-50 Teramachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8033
Kinjoro 2-23 Hashibacho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0911
Kizuya Inn 3-8 Kazue-machi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0908
Koko Hotel Premier Kanazawa Korinbo 1-2-16 Korinbo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Matsumoto 1-7-2 Owaricho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kanazawa 1-22 Kamitsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0869
Motoyu Ishiya 95- Chi, Fukatanimachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0165
Murataya Ryokan 1-5-2 Katamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Nakanoyu Shimizu Ryokan 75 Fukatanimachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0165
Nakayasu Ryokan 1-10-31 Owaricho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
New Matto Terminal Hotel 2-9-1 Ainoki, Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 924-0081
OYO Business Hotel R Side 12-3 Showamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0856
Oka Hotel 5-2 Horikawamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0847
Onyado Nono Kanazawa 1-1 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0917
Petit Hotel Ivy 31-50 Nakamuramachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8022
R&B Hotel Kanazawa Eki Nishiguchi 1-3-31 Hirooka, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0031
Ryokan Hashimotoya 3-30 Juichiyamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8106
Ryokan Nakamura 2-6 Kakinokibatake, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0999
Ryokan Omori 16-31 Musashimachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0855
Ryokan Yamamuro 1-2-19 Owaricho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
Ryokusone 2-1-10-1 Tenjimmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0925
Saigawaso 10-10 Kiyokawamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8032
Shukubou Shinsen 7-10 Kosho-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0932
Stylish Station Hotel Kanazawa 2-24 Konohanamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0852
Sumiyoshiya 54 Jitsukenmachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0906
Super Hotel Premier Kanazawa Higashiguchi 2-5-15 Hommachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0853
THE HOTEL SANRAKU KANAZAWA 1-1-1 Owaricho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0902
Taditional Japanese Ryokan Karasawa 1-102 Fujieminami, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0346
Takinoso 44-4 Suemachi Wo, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-1302
Terume Kanazawa 17 Matsushimamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0364
Tmark City Hotel Kanazawa 2-21-7 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0981
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa 4-50 Minamicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0919
Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Kenrokuen Korinbo 2-4-28 Korinbo, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0961
Toyoko Inn Kanazawaeki Higashiguchi 13-23 Showamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0856
UAN Kanazawa 6-30 Oyamamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
Unizo Inn Express Kanazawa-Ekimae 8-16 Horikawashimmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0849
Unizo Inn Kanazawa Hyakumangokudori 3-30 Oyamamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0918
Via Inn Kanazawa 1-1 Kinosinbomachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0858
Weekly & Business Hotel Asanokawa 12-8 Hashibacho, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0911
Yamanoo 1-31-25 Higashiyama, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0831
Yuya Ruru Saisai 7-1 Kiyokawamachi, , Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 921-8032
the square hotel Kanazawa 10 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, JP, 920-0917

Pickup details

This private tour is a day tour with a private vehicle and guide with departure and return to Kanazawa. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for any personal costs. A maximum number of passengers: 7. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Kanazawa

Start your adventure here! Meet your Guide and driver and off to beautiful Shirakawago!

1 hour
Wada House

Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today!

1 hour
Kanda house

Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850.

30 minutes
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory

Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.

1 hour
Sanmachi Suji

Sanmachi Street is a popular sightseeing area in Hida-Takayama. As an old town, the area has houses and stores from the Edo period (1603 - 1868). The area is lined with shops carrying local specialties such as Japanese sake, senbei (rice crackers), barbecue yakiniku Hida beef, and croquettes. The area has a lively atmosphere with people shopping and eating.

30 minutes
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

Located outside of Takayama's city center, the Matsuri no Mori (まつりの森, lit. "Festival Forest") showcases the key aspects of the Takayama Festival, which takes place for two days each spring and autumn. The festival is known as one of Japan's three most beautiful, along with Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri.

1 hour
Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

Hida Folk Village (飛騨の里, Hida no Sato) is an open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama. The houses were built during the Edo Period (1603 - 1867) and were relocated from their original locations to create the museum in 1971.

1 hour
Kanazawa

Return to Kanazawa after a wonderful day sightseeing with your private guide. Enjoy the view as you relax on the way back to your hotel.

1 hour

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
Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
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.

Free Cancellation

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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.

Shirakawago and Takayama Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Kanazawa | 8 hours

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Kanazawa

Wada House

Kanda house

Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory

Sanmachi Suji

Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

Kanazawa

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