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From Kanazawa: Guided Private Trip to Shirakawago & Takayama

By JGA Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is £642 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the beauty of Shirakawago and its historic thatched houses
  • Explore the traditional crafts and culture of Takayama with a guide
  • Enjoy a private tour tailored to your interests and pace with private vehicle
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Japanese Alps
  • Customise your itinerary to include the sights you want to see

Activity location

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Check availability

Van(for 7 PAX or less)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
£810.72 x 1 Adult£810.72
Total
Price is £810.72
Until Wed, 6 May

Regular Car(for 2 PAX or less)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
£641.82 x 1 Adult£641.82
Total
Price is £641.82
Until Wed, 6 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed in the tour description.

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel or station in Kanazawa area.
Begin your journey in Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the Japanese Alps. Marvel at the traditional thatched-roof houses, some over 150 years old, and still inhabited today. Stroll through the village, taking in the serene beauty of the landscape and the unique architecture.

Next, head to Takayama, a city known for its well-preserved Edo-period streets and traditional crafts. Explore the charming old town, where wooden merchant houses line the streets. Visit local shops to see artisans at work, creating everything from lacquerware to sake.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region, offering a deeper understanding of these remarkable places.

Choose 3 to 4 sites to visit on a 8-hour tour
Please inform your guide post booking of the sites you would like to see from the list below:

1.Wada House
2.Kanda House
3.Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
4.Sanmachi Suji
5.Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall (Matsuri no Mori)
6.Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

Location

Activity location

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan