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Takayama & Shirakawa-go Private Guide & Car Tour from Osaka/Kyoto

By Yoshi's Nagoya Area Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,282 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Step into old Japan on a private tour of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage village renowned for its timeless beauty and deep-rooted traditions. Explore the village’s iconic gassho-zukuri thatched-roof farmhouses, learn about centuries-old rural life and folk culture, and savour local specialities. Surrounded by serene mountain scenery, Shirakawa-go offers an unforgettable glimpse into Japan’s traditional heartland.

Travel in comfort with a nationally licensed guide who choices you up in a private car from Osaka or Kyoto—making your journey smooth, safe, and personal from start to finish.

Highlights:
・Discover Shirakawa-go’s thatched roofs and tranquil mountain scenery.
・Experience the peaceful village atmosphere, like stepping back in time.
・Trusted as a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (Cert. No. EN00703).
・Comfortable travel with a private car and 10+ years professional driving.

Activity location
  • Shirakawago
    • 517 Hatogaya
    • 501-5629, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Shirakawago
    • 517 Hatogaya
    • 501-5629, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

For groups of up to nine in English
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Wed 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Jumbo Vehicle
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,602.66 x 1 TravellerNZ$1,602.66
Total
Price is NZ$1,602.66
Until Tue, 3 Mar
For groups of up to five in English
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Wed 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,282.13 x 1 TravellerNZ$1,282.13
Total
Price is NZ$1,282.13
Until Tue, 3 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nationally Licensed English Speaking Guide
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    Nationally Licensed Domestic Travel Service Supervisor
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    Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Customise the Itinerary
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    Certified Domestic Itinerary Manager (Quasi-National)
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    Nationally Licensed in Japanese History (Level 2 / 5)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
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    Baby seats
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    Lunch
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    Tips (optional)
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    Vehicle costs, including highway tolls, parking fees, and fuel, are 35,000 yen per reservation.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Jumbo private car: Applicable for parties of six or more. The fee is 20,000 yen per reservation.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shirakawago
  • 2h
Shirakawa-go – Step into a UNESCO World Heritage Village Visit Shirakawa-go, a storybook village nestled in the mountains and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander among the iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses, known for their steep thatched roofs designed to withstand heavy snow. You can step inside the historic Wada House, enjoy the breathtaking view from the Shiroyama Viewpoint, and taste traditional mountain dishes such as miso-flavored vegetables and Hida beef snacks. It's a peaceful, picture-perfect escape into Japan’s rural past.

Location

Activity location
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    Shirakawago
    • 517 Hatogaya
    • 501-5629, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shirakawago
    • 517 Hatogaya
    • 501-5629, Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

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