Tours/Takayama/Private Transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa Including Shirakawago
Viator · Private tour

Private Transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa Including Shirakawago

4.9(23)Takayama1 hour
VIATOR4.7(7)TRIPADVISOR5.0(16)

Description

Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Takayama to Kanazawa. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Kanazawa.

Tour Options

1~9 People
  • Vehicle for your group size: 1-3 people ... Spacious Sedan class, 4-6 people ... Luxurious Alphard class, 7-9 people ... Comfortable Minibus/Hiace class Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

Drop off at hotel at the end of your journey.

Admission included120 min

Gasho style houses (Thatched Roofs) UNESCO Village

15 min

This tour will start from the reception area of your Kanazawa Hotel or Ryokan

Highlights

Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking

What's included

Included
Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking
Not included
Dinner
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Please let us know your hotel name and address. Our Driver/Guide will need this to collect you

Traveller Ratings

4.9
23 reviews
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Important Information

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

Reviews(23)

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Noel_S
May 13, 2026
What a fantastic...

What a fantastic experience. Guide was friendly and helpful and beyond enthusiastic. Highly recommended

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re really glad to hear you had such a fantastic experience and that your guide’s friendliness, helpfulness, and enthusiasm made it so enjoyable. Thanks from all of us at Kanazawa Tours, we truly appreciate your recommendation!

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lesleycG4670DM
April 30, 2026
Amazing holiday in Japan.

We had a magic private tour with a delightful Romanian guide called Flori.She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We would like to highly recommend Flori to any new visitors coming to this beautiful city Takayama.Always thank you to the driver who returned our missing passport. Many thanks Flori you are a star.

Operator response

Thank you for your very kind Review. We do not have a Romanian Guide here at Kanazawa Tours, so we recommend checking over your tour details to see who this guide belonged to direct this review. Thank you from all of us at Kanazawa Tours.

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joshuaw848
April 13, 2026
Transfer to Kanazawa via Shirakawa go

We really enjoyed our day with Asoka and would recommend this trip to anyone. She was flexible with options as it was a rainy day and she was well prepared to help us with the weather.

Operator response

We’re so glad you had such a positive experience with Asoka, thank you for sharing! It’s wonderful to hear she was able to adapt the day and keep things enjoyable despite the rainy weather. Asoka will be very happy to hear your kind words and recommendation. Thanks so much from all of us at Kanazawa Tours.

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Jim Z
April 2, 2026
Great experience.

We had Junpei pick us up from hotel in Takayama and drive us to Kanazawa with a stop at Shirakawago. He was a pleasure to be with; great driver and very knowledgeable about the area. Prompt arrival and very comfortable vehicle, the experience was above our expectations.

Operator response

We’re so glad you had such a smooth and enjoyable journey with Junpei. It’s wonderful to hear that everything from the comfortable drive to the stop in Shirakawago exceeded your expectations. Junpei will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thanks so much from all of us at Kanazawa Tours.

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Trudy M
March 30, 2026
Best way to travel between Takayama and Kanazawa

We had a wonderful day with our guide and driver Yuka with door to door service from Takayama to Kanazawa. She was knowledgeable and showed us all around Shirakawa go village in the mountains on our way. It made our transfer easy and allowed us to see a world heritage site which is well worth the stop. Kanazawa tours suggested an early 8 am pickup which was the right call as we beat the big buses to the mountain village. By the time we left, it was very busy. If you want an easy way to get between these two cities, I highly recommend Kanazawa tours and Yuka as your guide.

Operator response

We’re so happy to hear you had such a great day with Yuka. It’s wonderful that she made the journey from Takayama to Kanazawa smooth and enjoyable, with a well-timed stop in Shirakawago before the crowds arrived. Being able to combine a transfer with a visit to such a special place really does make the experience extra memorable. Yuka will be delighted to hear your kind words and recommendation. Thanks so much from all of us at Kanazawa Tours.

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PanagiotisTakis_S
March 15, 2026
Pleasant drive from...

Pleasant drive from Takayama to Kanazawa. Great views of the mountains and informative stopover at the Shirakawa village.

Operator response

Thank you for such a positive review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the drive from Takayama to Kanazawa, the scenic mountain views, and the informative stopover at Shirakawa Village. Your guide and driver will be thrilled to hear your feedback. Warm thanks from everyone at Kanazawa Tours.

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Sherpa26412337155
December 6, 2025
A snowy wonderful memory!

I don't know how to describe this memorable experience. The car was very comfortable. The guide "Ku" was super friendly and provided a plethora or knowledge. I highly recommend this tour and especially make sure you get "Ku" as your guide! "Sweet danshi"

Operator response

Thank you very much for sharing your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience and that you enjoyed the comfortable car and the tour overall. Kumiko will be very happy to know that her friendliness and knowledge made such a positive impression on your day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Kanazawa again in the future!

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AaronT2093
September 25, 2025
Highly recommend, excellent guide Sachiko!

Sachiko took us on a lovely walk through Shirakawago, a charming village and UNESCO site. She is very knowledgable about the area, its history and unique centuries-old thatched roof homes. We ended the walk with lunch at a tasty local restaurant and treated Sachiko and our driver with pleasure. We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Sachiko and Kanazawa Walking Tours!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring Shirakawago with Sachiko — her knowledge and passion for the area always make the experience extra special. Ending the day with a delicious local lunch sounds like the perfect way to round off your visit. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation! Best wishes from all of the team at Kanazawa Tours.

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Deuxetdeux
August 3, 2025
Takayama to Kanazawa via Shirakawago, Suganuma and Ainokura

We (family of 4) had a wonderful, well organized tour with Kumiko, with plenty of detailed information about the villages we visited and about the life of the people in this region. Kumiko aldo kindly gave us answers to many questions about Japan in general. I strongly recommend to add two extra hours and visit Suganuma and Ainokura, they are much smaller, but much nicer

Operator response

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It's great to hear that Kumiko gave you some new insights into this gorgeous region of central Japan. Suganuma and Ainokura are truly hidden gems, so we're glad you got to experience them with your family. From all the team at Kanazawa Tours - thank you!

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Janna_D
July 5, 2025
Fantastic!

Take this tour! Wow, what an incredible day spent with Yuta! He is so fantastic and we loved everything about the experience. He is so personable, knowledgeable, and charming. Shirakawago is absolutely breathtaking and Yuta offered so much valuable insight. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your positive experience. Yuta’s commitment to conveying the history, culture, and artistry of Shirakawago ensures an enriching and enjoyable journey for our guests. We are pleased that you found the tour both informative and charming. Best wishes from everyone at Kanazawa Tours.

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