Takayama
English, Chinese (Traditional) (Native), Chinese (Simplified)
9 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 12 people

Takayama and Shirakawago in 1 day

Highlights

How about spending 1 day to visit both Takayama and Shirakawago?

This tour departs from Takayama and we will spend first 2 hours in Takayama and then depart to Shirakawago for 3.5 hours walking tour.

If the group is staying in Kanazawa for the night after the tour, it is not necessary to come back to Takayama.

Bonnie C.

5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Meeting Point

at your hotel in Takayama / near to Takayama Jinya

Visiting Takayama morning markets and shrines

Sake tasting

Tea tasting in a local tea merchant

Lunch in Takayama / Shirakawago (not included)

Enjoying picture time in the must-see beautiful observatory of the village

Strolling along the village with detailed explanation and fun facts of the village

Introduction of the Gassho-style village Ogimachi in Shirakawa-go

Visiting and enjoying tea in the traditional Gassho-style house

Ending Point

at your hotel in Takayama / in Shirakawago

What to Expect

- Explanation of Takayama and Shirakawago with fun facts and interseting stories

-Interacting with locals in morning markets

-Visiting the locals' favourite shops or restaurants

-Taking beautiful photos in the hidden spots in Takayama and Shirakawago

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Takayama

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee

Important Information

I can guide you in Shirakawago if you can pay the transportation fee between Takayama and Shirakawago.


Please confirm my availability before applying the tour.


Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

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Augustin K.

5 / 5
May 21, 2023

Takayama and Shirakawago with our guide Bonnie

Bonnie has an excellent english. Friendly and accommodating. Well organized. Takayama and Shirakawago trips are our highlights of the day thanks to her initiative. Thank you Bonnie!

Bonnie C.

Thank you so much for joining the tour. I am glad to know that you all enjoy it. It is such a lovely time with you all. Have a nice trip!

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Ethan L.

5 / 5
Dec 3, 2022

Fun and knowledgeable tour guide

Bonnie took us for a full day around Takayama and Shirakawa-Go. Even though it was a rainy day out, she remained vivacious, engaging and switched-on the whole time. She was well-prepared and knowledgeable about the areas she brought us too, and her passion for her adopted home really shone through the whole time. She even took us to her favourite retail spots for some shopping of local craftsmen wares which really capped off a marvellous day.

Bonnie C.

Thanks for joining my tour. I am so happy to guide you and your friend as you two are my first guests after 3 years. I am glad that you enjoyed the time regardless of the weather and I hope to guide you all again in the future! Take care, Bonnie

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Susan M.

5 / 5
Apr 29, 2019

Absolutely wonderful experience with Bonnie

My 24 year old son and I spent a wonderful day with Bonnie in Takayama and Shirakawago! Bonnie is super-friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and fluent in both English and Chinese. She was flexible and went above and beyond to help us with things like making dinner reservations in the next town we were going to. I can’t recommend Bonnie highly enough- I wish she were our guide throughout our trip!!

Bonnie C.

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. I am glad that you like the tour arrangement and also the tour. It is a enjoyable day with your family. I hope you and your son enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any help in Japan! Hope that we can meet again in the future! Wish you and your family all the best!

$315/ per group

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