Shirakawa-go & Gokayama Private Day Tour
Departure · Nagoya & Chubu
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Price per vehicle. Choose based on your passengers and luggage; your final quote includes the date and options you select.
Standard Sedan
Up to 3 passengers
Up to 3 bags
USD 500.00
Toyota Alphard
Recommended · Most popularUp to 6 passengers
Up to 6 bags
USD 550.00
Mercedes S-Class
Up to 3 passengers
Up to 3 bags
USD 1500.00
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 6 passengers
Up to 6 bags
USD 750.00
HiAce 9 seats
Up to 9 passengers
Up to 9 bags
USD 650.00HiAce 13 seats
Up to 13 passengers
Up to 13 bags
USD 900.00
Coaster
Up to 16 passengers
Up to 16 bags
USD 700.00
Large Coach Bus
Up to 45 passengers
Up to 45 bags
USD 1150.00About this day tour
Depart from hotels in Takayama city or designated locations in a private car for a one-day tour of Shirakawa-go and Ainokura, visiting attractions such as Shirakawa-go Gokayama Gassho Village, Shiroyama Viewpoint, Wada House, Ainokura Gassho Village, and Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Settlement. Enjoy a dedicated vehicle and driver throughout the journey, with door-to-door service, eliminating the need to transfer to public transportation. Ideal for families, couples, and small groups. The itinerary order can be flexibly adjusted based on traffic, weather, and personal needs on the day of the tour.
Tour highlights
Private chauffeur service
Door-to-door service
No need to transfer transportation
Flexible itinerary adjustments
Reference itinerary
Takayama Hotel / Designated Location Pickup
The driver will pick you up at the agreed time from the Takayama city hotel or designated location, and you will depart in a private car. Full door-to-door service is provided, and there is no need to transfer to public transportation.
Shirakawa-go Gokayama Gasshō Village (Shirakawa-go)
Visit Shirakawa-go Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire its unique gassho-zukuri thatched roof architecture and traditional mountain village scenery. The area offers beautiful views throughout the year, with winter snowscapes being particularly famous as a classic Japanese landscape.
Shiroyama Viewpoint
Climb to the observation deck at Tsurayama for a panoramic view of the Gokayama Gokayama village. Surrounded by distant mountains, the traditional gassho-zukuri houses are scattered throughout the area, making it an ideal spot to enjoy the village scenery and take panoramic photos.
Wada House
Visit the large gasshō-zukuri traditional village of Takayama in Hakuzen, and learn about the lifestyle and architectural wisdom of the local residents in the past. Experience the deep local history and culture through traditional wooden structures, interior furnishings, and daily life items.
Free lunch (Lunch near Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village)
Enjoy a free lunch near the Gokayama Sangaku Gassho Village, where you can choose from Japanese cuisine, coffee, or local restaurants according to your preference.
Gokayama Ainokura Gassho Village
Step into Gokayama Sangōgawara Gasshō Village and admire the well-preserved gasshō-zukuri farmhouses and tranquil mountain village scenery. This place is far from the city's hustle and bustle, filled with the simple charm of rural life, making it ideal for exploring traditional Japanese mountain village culture.
Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village (Suganuma)
Visit the Gokayama Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village and admire the traditional thatched-roof houses built into the mountainside, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. Stroll through the small and peaceful village to experience the unique charm of the Gassho-zukuri architecture and the lifestyle of a traditional Japanese mountain village.
Return to Takayama
After finishing the day's sightseeing, return to Takayama by private car. The actual return time may be adjusted appropriately based on the day's traffic and tour progress.
Takayama Hotel / Drop-off at Designated Location
Arrive at the hotel in Takayama city or the pre-booked designated location, marking the end of this one-day private car tour departing from Takayama.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Private chauffeur service fee
- Professional driver service fee
- Vehicle fuel cost
- Highway toll fee
- Parking fee
- Pickup and drop-off at designated locations
- Approximately 10 hours of private car service
Not included
- Admission fees for attractions
- Dining expenses
- Personal consumption costs
- Additional charges for exceeding scheduled time
- Costs incurred beyond the free mileage
Before you book
Booking notes
The service start time can be adjusted according to the guest's request. Please fill in the desired departure time when making a reservation. The reference itinerary defaults to starting at 08:00. Please provide the hotel name, number of passengers, number of luggage items, and the desired sightseeing spots in advance. The driver will confirm the vehicle and contact information the day before the service. If you require an English-speaking driver, child seats, or other special requests, please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to arrange them. For regular vehicle types, if an English-speaking driver cannot be arranged, the driver will use a translation tool to assist with communication to ensure the service proceeds smoothly. Mercedes-Benz S-Class / V-Class luxury vehicles include an English-speaking driver service. The itinerary order may be adjusted appropriately based on traffic conditions, weather, and guest requirements on the day of the service. ⚠️ Service time and mileage: The private car service is approximately 10 hours, including 300 kilometers. The service is counted from the agreed start time; waiting time caused by guest delays will be counted as part of the reserved service duration. ⚠️ Overtime / Excess mileage charges: After exceeding the reserved service time, additional charges will be applied based on the extra service time: Vehicles for fewer than 10 people: USD 80 / hour Vehicles for 10 people or more: USD 100 / hour After exceeding the included mileage, additional charges will be applied based on the actual increased mileage. ⚠️ Other notes: Entrance fees to attractions, meal expenses, personal consumption, and other unlisted items must be covered by the guest.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation or modification of the order is free if done more than 24 hours before the service starts. Cancellation within 24 hours before the service starts will incur a 100% service fee and no refund will be given. Modification of the order is still possible within 24 hours before the service starts; once the modification is successful, the modified order will no longer be eligible for free cancellation. Any subsequent cancellation will not be refunded. The private car service is billed from the agreed start time; waiting time caused by the guest's delay is still counted toward the booked private car service duration. Any time exceeding the agreed service duration will incur additional charges according to the overtime rules.
Driver language
If you require an English-speaking driver, child seat, or other special requests, please inform us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate. For standard vehicle types, if an English-speaking driver cannot be arranged, the driver will use a translation tool to assist with communication to ensure smooth service. Mercedes-Benz S-Class / V-Class luxury vehicles include English-speaking driver service.
Meeting point
Departure: Hotel within Takayama City Destination: Hotel within Takayama City
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