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Shirakawa-go & Takayama by Car from Kanazawa, Licensed Guide

$1106.85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Shirakawago in the Japanese Alps showcases historical thatched houses over 150 years old, still inhabited today. This customizable private tour takes you to Shirakawago and Takayama, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

  • 🏡 Meet your guide and driver in Kanazawa before heading to the stunning Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • 🏠 Visit Wada House to learn about traditional Japanese farmhouses and their construction methods, still occupied today.
  • 🏰 Explore Kanda House, another remarkable thatched-roof residence built in 1850 that has withstood the test of time.
  • 🌄 Enjoy breathtaking views of Shirakawa village from the Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, offering a glimpse into the past.
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Sanmachi Suji in Hida-Takayama, a picturesque area filled with Edo period houses and shops selling local delicacies like Japanese sake and Hida beef.
  • 🎉 Visit the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall at Matsuri no Mori, showcasing intricately decorated festival floats and traditional karakuri dolls.
  • 🌳 Discover Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village, an open-air museum featuring over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, relocated to preserve their history.
  • 🚗 Enjoy a relaxing return to Kanazawa after a day filled with sightseeing, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way.
  • 🕒 The tour lasts 8 hours, ensuring ample time to soak in the culture and history of these charming locations.
  • 🚻 Wheelchair accessible transportation options are available, making this tour suitable for everyone.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Private vehicle
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

  • Kanazawa
    Start your adventure here! Meet your Guide and driver and off to beautiful Shirakawago!
  • Wada House
    Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today!
  • Kanda house
    Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850.
  • Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
    Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.
  • 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.
  • Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
    Matsuri no Mori (Festival Forest Museum) offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Takayama’s famous festivals. The museum features full-sized replica floats (yatai), richly decorated with gold leaf and lacquer, as well as mechanical karakuri dolls that perform traditional dances in a dramatic underground hall. In addition to the festival exhibits, visitors can explore a nature museum with a global insect collection and meet cute animals like squirrels and rabbits. There is also a peaceful tea house and a small art gallery on-site(10min walk from Matsuri no Mori). Blending culture, nature, and local charm, Matsuri no Mori is an enjoyable stop for visitors of all ages.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Shirakawa-go & Takayama by Car from Kanazawa, Licensed Guide

    $1106.85
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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