Private Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa
Overview
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- English Speaking Driver
- Private Car
- Parking Fees
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Gokayama
- Entry/Admission - The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gokayama, Nanto Toyama Prefecture
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses, Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun 501-5627 Gifu Prefecture
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- If your hotel is not listed, please let us know your hotel name so that we can arrange the pick up
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We wanted to thank you very much for two wonderful tours. The trip out to Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Ainokura was amazing. While the expected snowy scene at Shirakawa-go didn’t happen, we had a great time wandering through the streets and ended up getting a beautiful snowy setting at Ainokura whi...
We wanted to thank you very much for two wonderful tours. The trip out to Takayama, Shirakawa-go and Ainokura was amazing. While the expected snowy scene at Shirakawa-go didn’t happen, we had a great time wandering through the streets and ended up getting a beautiful snowy setting at Ainokura which was a real highlight for us. Yuuta was a fantastic host and his knowledge and english skills really made for an enjoyable day. Today Yumiko was able to step in at short notice as Tony had a family matter to deal with and she did a fantastic job. Her english was excellent and we learnt so much wandering through the Samurai district, the castle and gardens and the geisha district.Kanazawa tour have very good driver, we booked private tour from kanazawa to gokayama and shirakawa go.. the driver was very good and have very good english.. very helpfull and very ontime.. We booked private car only cost 99.000 JPY.. no need to give tip to a driver.. Mr Gavin as manager of k...
Kanazawa tour have very good driver, we booked private tour from kanazawa to gokayama and shirakawa go.. the driver was very good and have very good english.. very helpfull and very ontime.. We booked private car only cost 99.000 JPY.. no need to give tip to a driver.. Mr Gavin as manager of kanazawa tour also very kind and helpfull.. if you have any question he will response very fast.Even Gavin inform me to be ready at 8h30 am, i have to use the hotel people to ask wy the private guide was note here at 9h00 am. Finaly the private guide Senda san come at 10 am. But with the rain at Shirakawago finishing 20 mn after the visit of this firm point, i have spent a very nice journey...
Even Gavin inform me to be ready at 8h30 am, i have to use the hotel people to ask wy the private guide was note here at 9h00 am. Finaly the private guide Senda san come at 10 am. But with the rain at Shirakawago finishing 20 mn after the visit of this firm point, i have spent a very nice journey with sun, time to visit the 3 spots, to have a lunch with my gide very nice to answer to all questions, to explain the history of these historiques city and to have discussion regarding different subject about Japon, France, trave. Sand san was the perfect private driver and guide for this day with a come back on time at 5pm in Kanazawa. The next time i will have a night in Gokayama.Kanazawa Tours solved the puzzle of an impromptu plan to visit Shirakawa-go area. Gavin was the perfect pre-trip coordinator, efficiently and promptly answering every (of my many a) question erasing every plan barrier... that gave me the comfort level to proceed with the trip to what I thought wa...
Kanazawa Tours solved the puzzle of an impromptu plan to visit Shirakawa-go area. Gavin was the perfect pre-trip coordinator, efficiently and promptly answering every (of my many a) question erasing every plan barrier... that gave me the comfort level to proceed with the trip to what I thought was a faraway place. The region is definitely worth a visit! Mai was the best guide to Shirakawa-go, Gokayama, Takayama, and Kenroku-en Gardens. Very informative, courteous, professional, efficient with time, and patient to take souvenir photos for me! Had a very good Hida Beef Fried Rice and Soy Sauce ice cream in Takayama. Kenroku-en Garden was supposed to be closing already but we were able to get in for a quick dash. She customised to my interests and pace to cover the most ground given the limited time."Musée" en plein air (même si de nombreuses maisons sont habitées à l'année) très couru par les touristes de tous horizons qui ne restera pas dans nos visites préférées. 3h aller/retour de Kanazawa. Nous ne le referions pas. Peut être à inclure dans un trajet Takanawa/Kazanawa
"Musée" en plein air (même si de nombreuses maisons sont habitées à l'année) très couru par les touristes de tous horizons qui ne restera pas dans nos visites préférées. 3h aller/retour de Kanazawa. Nous ne le referions pas. Peut être à inclure dans un trajet Takanawa/KazanawaYuta was a good guide. Personable and informative. His vehicle was very clean and he was a good driver. Enjoyable day trip to the mountains and remote villages.
Yuta was a good guide. Personable and informative. His vehicle was very clean and he was a good driver. Enjoyable day trip to the mountains and remote villages.