1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama Discount Tickets

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Overview

We focus on comfort, exclusivity, and cultural depth. Designed as a fully private experience, it allows guests to enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to their interests, free from the constraints of group schedules. Travelers are provided with a dedicated vehicle and professional driver, ensuring a smooth, safe, and relaxing journey through the scenic mountain landscapes. The tour highlights the UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawago and the preserved Edo-period streets of Takayama, offering an immersive encounter with Japan’s heritage. By combining personalized service with authentic cultural exploration, this tour delivers a refined and memorable experience.

Pickup Information

Travelers are offered pickup on private vehicle from the area within our highlighted radius including the Hotel pickup and Airport pickup please refer to the radius mentioned in the listing. Return Details: Dropped off to original departure point. While Travelers will be picked up/Dropped off at Komatsu Airport-additional charges will be applied on the time of pick up or drop off. Tour can begin from Toyama, Kanazawa and Takayama while end in any three areas. We only offer services for Maximum 13 person.

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses
The world heritage site, Shirakawago, is a free walk. Take a stroll at your own pace and enjoy the countryside at your leisure. with a delicious lunch full of mountain food.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory
Enjoy the unique view of Shirakawago village from the best angle and height.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Wada House
Visit Wada House to see inside the Gassho Zukuri House and be impressed by the architectural details of the unique house. Admission fee:-  General individual Adults (junior high school students and above): 400 yen; children (elementary school students): 200 yen. General group (20 people or more) Adult: 350 yen Disabled individual Adult: 200 yen (disability certificate required, person only)
Duration: 40 mins
4. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato) is an open-air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama. The houses were built during the Edo Period (1603–1867) and were relocated from their original locations to create the museum in 1971. In a village-like atmosphere, the museum features buildings such as the former village head's house, logging huts, storehouses, and a number of gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These massive farmhouses are named after their steep thatched roofs, which resemble a pair of hands joined in prayer ("gassho"). They were moved here from nearby Shirakawago, where gassho-zukuri houses are the reason for the region's World Heritage status.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Takayama Jinya
Because of its valuable timber resources, the Hida Region around Takayama was put under direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1692. The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office, headed by officials dispatched from Edo (present-day Tokyo). The building complex was in official use until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum. It includes various nicely maintained tatami mat rooms that once served as offices, conference rooms, guest rooms, and residential spaces. There is also an interesting interrogation room. Beside the main building stands a large storehouse, built in the 1600s. Known as the biggest traditional rice storehouse in Japan, it now functions as a museum, showcasing the belongings and official documents of past feudal lords, old maps of the Hida Region, and historic town plans.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Kamisannomachi
Kamisannomachi, area is popular for its charming ambiance, with narrow streets lined with willow trees and iconic structures like latticed windows and wooden facades. Many of the shops sell local crafts, sweets, and other regional specialties, including Hida beef and sake.
Duration: 45 mins
7. Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple
Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple, around a five-minute stroll from JR Takayama Station, is a notable Buddhist temple in Takayama. Its notorious, three-celebrated pagoda was developed in 1820. A Buddhist statue remembered to have been made in the Heian time frame is revered in the fundamental structure. Make certain to pay heed to the tremendous gingko tree on the grounds. It is more than 1,260 years old.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Customisable Tour( Guests can add 1-2 sites of their choice that are not included itinerary of Tour)

Private transportation

Bottled water

English speaking driver

In-vehicle air conditioning

Surcharges on fuel

Exclusion

Lunch

Snacks

Entrance fees

Entrance fees

Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Smile Tours

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Based on 279 reviews

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