Japan Countryside Tour: Shirakawago & Takayama

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Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shirakawago - Visit this charming village, famous for its distinctive thatched-roof farmhouses, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the village to discover the architectural style crafted to endure heavy snowfalls and learn about the residents’ way of life. Enjoy the local viewpoints, dine at restaurants and cafes, and browse…
What's Included
  • Private Vehicle & Driver
  • English speaking guide
  • Parking Fee
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Personal Expenses and Souvenirs
  • Optional activities
  • Admission Fees
Additional Information

Discover the allure of Japan’s rural areas with a private full-day excursion from Kanazawa to Shirakawago and Takayama. Visit the historic village of Shirakawago, famous for its distinctive gassho-zukuri farmhouses and breathtaking mountain views. Then proceed to Takayama, a wonderfully preserved town celebrated for its traditional streets, local…

Location
Shirakawago
517 Hatogaya
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jeanieo942
Jan 5, 2026
Enjoyable, Safe and Highly Recommend! - It was excellent service and support starting from the time when activity was booked right to the end. The team was very helpful and provided service beyond expectations. Meal recommendations at Takayama and Kanazawa was spot on! Food was excellent and of great value and definitely where locals frequented. Pickup was puntual, drive was safe and Rina was an excellent guide. She was cheerful, sincere and knowledgeable. Kudos to Rina! You made our daytrip a memorable one !
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Pamela_s
Dec 1, 2025
If you want to see what... - If you want to see what Japanese small villages looked like in feudal era, Shirakawago is the site to see. I had expected Takeyama to be such a place but as charming as some parts are, it does not have the same feel. Yet, I liked it and was pleased that our guide found some shops that were of interest to my husband and others to me. Very good driver. And didn’t talk too much.
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Dianellefebvre
Nov 18, 2025
Liam was amazing! - Great tour! Liam, our guide, was friendly, punctual, informative and showed us all around shirakawago and Takayama! We were very comfortably in his vehicle and we learned all about the region as well as his life in Kanazawa…would highly recommend this tour!
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Liz222
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent Tour - We had a fantastic day with Rina! Our private tour started in Kanazawa and ended near Toyama. In between we saw the favorite tourist spots we requested. Rina also suggested some other less crowded spots that we enjoyed even more. We really appreciated Rina’s kind and knowledgeable service on our tour.
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Climber07819335696
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing tour to incredible sites! - Liam treated us to an amazing day! We had a great experience and loved learning about this magical part of Japan! We loved the lunch in Takayama trying the waygu beef and Liam took us to a fun sake tasting too! Great day! Highly recommend!
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Anat_s
Jul 16, 2025
A perfect guide to a beautiful place - We had an amazing day, beautiful places, beyond expectations!! Liam has a lot of knowledge and it was fascinating to hear and travel with. Thank you very much Liam for a fun and lovely day, for doing everything from the heart , and more.
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From $613 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).