

Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty. The tour will also go to Shirakawago to see Japanese traditional buildings. You will learn the history of Shirakawago, how people have remained those life style. Take a photos of the well-preserved Shirakawago, then your tour will end at Kanazawa (We'll take you to Shirakawago by local express bus and you can keep your luggage in lockers at Shirakawago. Or send it to your Kanazawa accommodation one day in advance. Lockers or sending costs are not included.)
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
Day 1, Takayama Railway Station or Takayama Bus Terminal (both locate in the same place), or if you are staying in Takayama, we'll pick you up at your hotel. Day 2 The pickup hotel is included in our tour.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour lasts about 2 days.
Prices start at $502 per person for this Takayama experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 8 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
It can: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 6 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Day 1, Takayama Railway Station or Takayama Bus Terminal (both locate in the same place), or if you are staying in Takayama, we'll pick you up at your hotel. Day 2 The pickup hotel is included in our tour. Pickup points include Yamagiri.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Japan Oriental Tours.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour | 2 days | 5.0 (1) | $502 | |
Shirakawago Private Day Trip from Takayama with Local Guide | 6 hours | 5.0 (1) | $196 | View |
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (12) | $523 | View |
Full Day Private Tour in Takayama and Shirakawago | 9 hours | — | $973 | View |
Full Day Private Tour in Takayama Old Township and Shirakawago | 8 hours | — | $1,471 | View |
Private Transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa Including Shirakawago | 5 hours | 4.9 (25) | $386 | View |
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura | 7h 20min | 4.6 (178) | $64 | View |