Our family had a wonderful tour with our tour guide Kumiko, she was so knowledgeable, kind and attentive! She knew everything about the sites and the construction of the different houses and explain in detail and answered all our questions. We had such a great time and we highly recommend Kumiko!
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Thank you so much for this lovely message. We’re really happy to hear your family had such a wonderful experience with Kumiko and that her knowledge, kindness, and attention made the tour so enjoyable for everyone.
It’s great to know her explanations helped bring the sites and traditional house construction to life, and that she was able to answer all your questions in such detail. We’re especially glad you felt so well taken care of throughout the day.
We’re very proud of Kumiko and we’ll make sure she sees your kind words.
Thank you from Kanazawa Tours.
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M7129BYdonnak
March 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ian and Shirakawago
We really enjoyed our half-day tour with Ian. He was very knowledgeable about the background and history of Shirakawago. He was also able to answer our varied questions about the area and cultural aspects as well. For us the half-day experience was perfect - we were able to experience Shirakawago and also enjoy the rest of our day. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your half-day tour with Ian. It’s wonderful that his knowledge of Shirakawago’s history and culture, along with his thoughtful answers to your questions, made the experience so rewarding.
It’s great that the timing worked perfectly for you as well, allowing you to explore and still enjoy the rest of your day. Ian will be delighted to hear your kind words and recommendation. With our sincere thanks from the Kanazawa Tours team.
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eddieoakster
March 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Shirakawa Memories
Ian is a marvelous guide. While driving from Kanazawa to Shirakawago, he told us about the history of the region which was ruled by Lord Maeda until the 1868 Meiji Revolution that abolished the samurai order. He also wove in the history of gold leaf artistry as well as the other cultural arts of the area. He led us on a comfortably paced walking tour of Ogimachi, the village that is at the center of the Shirakawa UNESCO cultural heritage site. Ian provided us with a memorable experience, one which we will cherish for years to come.
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. We’re thrilled to hear that your journey from Kanazawa to Shirakawago with Ian was both informative and memorable, from the history of the region and samurai era to gold leaf artistry and the cultural heritage of Ogimachi.
Ian will be delighted to hear your kind words. Warm thanks from everyone at Kanazawa Tours.
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Beanbun
January 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Lovely half day tour of Shirakawago
The private half day tour was wonderful. Our guide Ian made sure we were able to go early and beat the hordes of tour buses thereby being able to enjoy walking around the village when it wasn’t crowded. Ian was also very patient and we learned a lot about the village and houses from him. Half day was perfect as it was quite cold that day and we were able to get dropped off at the Omicho market by lunchtime. Recommend this tour as a stress free way to enjoying Shirakawago.
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Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the half-day tour and that Ian’s planning helped you experience Shirakawago before the crowds. It’s great to know the pace, information, and timing worked well for you, especially on a cold day. Thank you from all of the team at Kanazawa Tours!
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Lori_R
November 15, 2025 · via Viator
Nice half day trip
Nice and quaint village is a great place to visit. I can see why it’s a UNESCO site. Easy pick up and drop off.
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Thank you very much for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed visiting the village and found the pickup and drop-off smooth and convenient. Thank you from all of the team at Kanazawa Tours.
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Vikram_G
September 22, 2025 · via Viator
We had the Best...
We had the Best experience. Ian was not only a good driver but also a good guide with thorough knowledge. He made our journey very comfortable through out.
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Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Ian made your journey both comfortable and informative. It’s wonderful that his knowledge and care helped make the experience so enjoyable. Thank you from all of the team at Kanazawa Tours!
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nicholasfI2862VK
August 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Shirakawago with Ian
Ian took us on a private tour of Shirakawago. He made it special for us with lots of interesting facts and information. Highly recommended!
Nick
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Thanks for the great review. We are so happy to hear you had a great outing in Shirakawago with Ian! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Best wishes from all of us here at Kanazawa Tours.
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leighcecilia
August 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely recommend!
This was such a great tour - we learned a ton from Ian, who was friendly and open to all of our questions, and Shirakawago was delightful. This touring company was very intentional about planning our visit to get there before the larger crowds arrived, and thank God they did because there was a line of cars two miles long waiting to get there by the time we left. The village is adorable with a really interesting history, and we learned a lot about what it means to be a UNESCO Heritage designated site.
My only suggestion for improvement would be to allow an hour more so that we didn’t have to choose between the actual walking tour and sitting down to enjoy a real lunch in the village. There’s a restaurant there that my friend highly recommended called 合掌茶屋 孫右エ門 that we did not have time to visit.
Overall, however, such an enjoyable morning. Thanks to Ian!
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Shirakawago with Ian. He really loves sharing the history and stories of the village, and it’s wonderful to know that you found the experience both fun and informative.
We appreciate your suggestion about adding more time for lunch. We’ll keep this in mind when reviewing our tours, as we know how nice it is to be able to sit down and enjoy a meal in such a special place.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ian, too. Best wishes from all of the team at Kanazawa Tours.
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Elisa_D
July 26, 2025 · via Viator
Fabulous tour of this Village!
Ian from Kanazawa Tours was fabulous! I enjoyed walking with him and learning about Shirakawaga. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and lovely to have as my introduction to the historical village! You must go. I hope you get him for a guide!
事業者からの返答
We really appreciate your kind words about Ian. It’s great to know he helped make your Shirakawago visit special by sharing his knowledge and warmth. Walking through such a historic village with a guide who truly cares makes all the difference. Thank you for recommending him so highly, and we hope you’ll have the chance to explore more of Japan with us! Best wishes from all of the team at Kanazawa Tours!
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Shawna_R
June 2, 2025 · via Viator
Worth the money!
Tetsuro was an amazing guide who explained Shirakawa-go and the Ghasso-zakuri houses. We were able to even see workers repairing a thatch roof. We really enjoyed our tour. After he dropped us off at the train station I realized that I had left my purse in the van. Tetsuro was so kind to return it quickly. I hope all our future tours are as pleasant and informative as this one.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your private tour of Shirakawa-go with Tetsuro. His knowledge of the Gassho-zukuri houses and warm, attentive approach truly reflect the care we strive to provide at Kanazawa Tours.
We’re especially glad he was able to return your purse so quickly, Tetsuro is not only a wonderful guide but also a genuinely thoughtful person. Your appreciation means a great deal to our team, and we hope the rest of your travels are just as pleasant and memorable. You’re always welcome back!
Warm regards,
The Kanazawa Tours Team
