8-Hour Private Kanazawa to Takayama Transfer with Shirakawa-go

8 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Transform your travel day between Kanazawa and Takayama into an unforgettable sightseeing journey. This private transfer tour includes a visit to the UNESCO Wor...

Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kanazawa, Takayama · Languages: English

Know before you go: Standard setup: the standard tour utilizes a Suzuki Jimny for up to 2 guests. Large suitcases are pre-shipped via hotel luggage transfer service (Kanazawa → Takayama). Please do not bring big bags for this standard setup.; Vehicle upgrade option: upon request, a larger vehicle, such as a minivan or SUV, can be arranged to accommodate both guests and full-size luggage inside the vehicle throughout the transfer.; Reverse transfer possible: if you stay in Takayama and want to go to Kanazawa in the reverse direction, this is also possible. The tour itinerary will be different, though the price is the same.

About Kanazawa

Japan

Kanazawa

Explore the list of top ranked local tour guides in Kanazawa. Get tour activities offered by tour companies and independent travel guides in Kanazawa.

Explore Kanazawa Japan All destinations

What's Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide service
Private vehicle transportation (Suzuki Jimny)
Fuel costs
Expressway toll charges

Not Included

Parking fees
Facility entrance fees
Lunch expenses for guests and guide
Luggage shipping fees (if standard delivery is used)
Vehicle upgrade charges (if a larger vehicle is requested)

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Kanazawa to Takayama via Shirakawa-go

09:00 Hotel pick-up in Kanazawa. Depart Kanazawa in a private vehicle and enjoy a scenic drive through the mountainous countryside of Ishikawa and Gifu. 10:15 - 12:30 Shirakawa-go sightseeing (UNESCO World Heritage). Join a guided walking tour through the iconic Gassho-zukuri farmhouses, visit the Shiroyama Viewpoint for panoramic vistas, and explore traditional village life. 12:30 - 13:30 Local specialty lunch. Savor regional delicacies such as premium Hida Beef or fresh local river fish, including Iwana (char). 13:30 - 15:00 Drive to Takayama. Relax on a comfortable drive through the heart of the Hida region. 15:00 - 17:00 Takayama historic district tour and hotel drop-off. Explore Takayama's famous Sanmachi Suji (Old Town), historic merchant houses, or local sake breweries before checking in at your hotel.