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Kanazawa to Takayama via Shirakawa-go: Car & Driver Only

Shizuoka, Japanby Japan Guide Agency

7 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

This private and customizable driving tour will allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago with out the worry of catching trains or busses. This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites on their own. Allow your private chauffer to take you around in comfort and style. Once your tour is done, your chauffer will take you to traditional city of Takayama so that you can continue your travels across Japan. We hope to send you to gorgeous Shirakawago soon!

What's included

Private vehicle
English speaking driver
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Itinerary

1
Kanazawa
1 hour
Your driver will meet you in Kanazawa. Then it is off to the scenic route to Shirakawago!
2
Wada House
1 hour
Learn about old Japanese farm houses and how they were made. The Wada house is still lived in today!
3
Kanda house
1 hour
Another beautiful thatched roof house that still stands after it was constructed in 1850.
4
Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine
30 min
A shrine that is hundreds of years old and is surrounded by towering cedar trees.
5
Tenshukakau Observatory
1 hour
Another wonderful view of Shirakawa village from the castle keep. Provides a different view with the Wada house in center.
6
Stop 6
30 min
A shop in a thatched roof house. This shop has many interesting crafts and souvenirs from the area.
7
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
1 hour
Take in the beautiful view of Shirakawa village from these castle ruins.
8
Takayama
1 hour
Off to beautiful Takayama after a wonderful day in Shirakawago

Meeting and pickup

Your driver can pick you up in Kanazawa and will drop you off in Takayama This is a tour with an English-speaking driver. It does not include a government-licensed guide. You will be able to reach your driver via phone during the tour only. Please use email for any communication before the tour.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Only one reservation per group allowed. You cannot combine multiple reservations into one group.
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Cancellation policy

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

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