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Private Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa: Experience Japan's Heritage Sites
4.9
22 Ratings
Nanto
Embark on a 7-hour excursion exploring the quaint villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. Enjoy the privilege of a private vehicle available solely for your group. An English-speaking chauffeur will first guide you to the renowned World Heritage site of Gokayama, before moving on to Shirakawa-go.
Embark on a 7-hour excursion exploring the quaint villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go. Enjoy the privilege of a private vehicle available solely for your group. An English-speaking chauffeur will first guide you to the renowned World Heritage site of Gokayama, before moving on to Shirakawa-go.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gokayama - 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…
- Gokayama - 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.
- The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses - 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.
What's Included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- All-inclusive pricing with taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Assistance from an English-speaking driver
- Local taxes covered
- Parking fees included
- Travel in the comfort of a private car
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- All-inclusive pricing with taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Assistance from an English-speaking driver
- Local taxes covered
- Parking fees included
- Travel in the comfort of a private car
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Professional Tour Guide
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If your hotel is not listed, please let us know your hotel name so that we can arrange the pick up
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If your hotel is not listed, please let us know your hotel name so that we can arrange the pick up
Location
Gokayama
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(22 Ratings)
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Adventure27411066008
Dec 16, 2024
A magical experience to traditional Japanese villages. - This was a great tour to excellent locations. Tetsuro was an excellent host and guide. He was friendly, had great local knowledge and was generally good company. The villages we visited were magical and in the snow it was an incredibly picturesque and exotic experience for us. The lunch stop Tersuro took us to was also a terrific experience of traditional Japanese food- delicious!
I would highly recommended this tour to anyone who wants a really interesting experience in rural Japan.
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Desyong72
Dec 7, 2024
Serene & picturesque Shirakawa-go and Gokayama - “Today was an unforgettable experience, thanks to our amazing tour guide, Tetsuro! He brought us to Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, two picturesque villages that looked absolutely magical blanketed in snow. He shared fascinating stories about their history, including the unique gassho-zukuri houses with steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snowfall. Learning how these villages have been preserved for centuries as UNESCO World Heritage Sites added so much depth to the visit.
The guide’s passion for these places truly brought them to life. My family and I were in awe of the serene beauty and loved walking through the snow-covered paths, taking in the breathtaking scenery. The guide also recommended the best spots for photos, which we’ll treasure forever.
He made the entire trip smooth and enjoyable, ensuring we were warm, comfortable, and immersed in the culture. It was such a magical day for us, and we can’t thank him enough. If you’re considering visiting Shirakawa-go or Gokayama, don’t miss out on having a guide like him—you’ll learn so much and create memories that will last a lifetime!”
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Raymondba9254yu
Nov 26, 2024
A great trip. - Tetsuro Abai was our driver and guide, and has a good knowledge of Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Gokayama and surrounding area. Tetsuro's advice about Japanese dining etiquette was greatly appreciated, as were the photographs he took on the excursion. It was a great day trip.
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Sami
Oct 17, 2024
Perfect Day Out - Shout out to Jun, the best guide and driver! He made everything a breeze. He was super friendly and shared a lot of information. It was great! I highly recommend him! The car was also spacious and clean which made for a nice relaxing ride.
Everything was so picturesque, the villages are stunning. We arrived at Shirakawago early, before the majority of the crowd, so we had some great photo opportunities. We enjoyed a nice stroll through here and even picked up some cute souvenirs!
Gokoyama was so quaint and quiet. Definitely my favorite of the two. Much smaller, but very relaxing. Jun even stopped with us at the cafe and soba restaurant here and they were so tasty! I'll be thinking about that cold soba for a long time.
All in all, I highly recommend this experience!
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Samantha_s
Oct 2, 2024
Fantastic Mountain Villages - This was a great experience! Shout out to Jun, the best tour guide, he was very friendly and super informative. He made the entire experience a breeze.
Everything was very picturesque, and we arrived before the crowds at Shirakawago started arriving so we were able to experience everything to the fullest. It was absolutely stunning.
Gokayama was so quaint and even better in my opinion. The quiet serenity of this mountain village was exactly what we needed. Also the little cafe and soba restaurant were a delight. And Jun even showed us how to enter and pray at the shrine.
All in all, I highly recommend this excursion for everyone. It was definitely worth it.
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Ameliet353
Jul 11, 2024
Shirakawago - Easy booking, no complication.
Very nice and helpful guide. The car ride was very confortable and smooth.
All the family appreciated the tour.
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Peisze_l
May 15, 2024
A nice day out from Kanazawa - It was a pleasant ride. The car was clean and comfortable. The driver was attentive to our needs including toilet breaks.
The driver recommended a few restaurants and we ended up at a cozy one which serves nice beef don set.
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Jan_d
Apr 12, 2024
Wonderful day out - We booked a day tour to Shiragawa-go and Gokayama with a driver/guide Yuka.
The drive was very interesting from Kanazawa as were the villages and Yuka was very informative.
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David_r
Jan 16, 2024
Perfect day trip from Kanazawa - Beautiful towns. Wonderful scenery. Very educational. The car was immaculate and very comfortable. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating to our needs. Lunch was excellent.
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Camper19327532018
Dec 7, 2023
Interesting exposition of cultural awareness. - The sloping roofs of natural haystack are amazing especially those overrun with grass. It's a place that takes one back in the past.
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