Shirakawa-go tours

The tour is hassle-free as you won't need to transfer from bus to bus that would take a lot of time. Thanks to Klook, I can explore Shirakawago and Takayama like a breeze! And did I mention it is very convenien? Thanks Klook for taking us to places! Highly recommended!

My tour of Shirakawa-go and 2 other place was a truly memorable experience, thanks to the punctuality and professionalism of our guide. The departure was perfectly on time, setting the stage for a smooth and well-organized journey. Fluent in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, our guide ensured everyone felt included and well-informed, seamlessly bridging language barriers. With a deep knowledge of the area’s fascinating history and culture, they brought the picturesque village to life in an engaging and insightful way. Their enthusiasm and warmth made the experience even more special, leaving me with lasting memories of this stunning, historic destination.

Visited Shirakawago & Hida Takayama during non-peak season (a weekday in Jun 2024) was a splendid experience. Both places were not overcrowded, though some shops were closed. Highly recommend Menya Shirakawa (serving Takayama-style ramen with pork bone broth & fish flakes). Special thanks to energetic and caring tour guides (Tsutsumi -san and Yukie-san) who made the road trip very enjoyable. They enthusiastically introduced point of interests in Japan (beyond Shirakawago & Hida Takayama). Featuring a photo of Mount Haku (covered in snow) taken at resting stop.

It was a great experience. Shirakawago is a must see plus you also get to visit Takayama. To be honest, there is not enough time to truly explore both stops. But if you're only in Japan for a few days, then going on this tour will do to at least to get a glimpse of Takayama and Shirakawago. What also made me choose this tour is because it stops at the Shirakawago viewpoint. Amy, our tour guide, was amazing. She gave us tips to maximize the short time we had on each stop. Many thanks to Amy and our driver also.

This is a great trip. As we don’t drive, it’s very try convenient to join the tour and I don’t have to bother the traffics. We just need to assemble outside Nagoya Station and the bus would take us to Shirakawa-go, Takayama and Kanazawa. On the first day, it took around 2.5 hours from Nagoya Station to Shirakawa-go, then we spent 2 hours there. After that it took around 2 hours to get to Takayama and we spent 3 hours there. We were lucky enough to eat at the famous grill beef restaurant Maruaki （丸明). After Takayama, the bus drove us to Kanazawa and we stayed at the HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Castle. It is a very comfortable hotel with hot spring and we were able to have a good rest. On the second day, we spent 1 hour at Kenroku-en, then 1 hour at tea house street and finally two hours at Omicho Market until 2:30pm. It took around 3.5 hours to travel back to Nagoya Station. Overall, it’s a wonderful tour.

This tour allowed us to explore the less accessible Ainokura village in Gokayama which is less touristy than the popular Shirakawa-go area. The duration allocated for both villages are appropriate. We are also very lucky to get a guide who is well versed in English.

I like the tour arrangement without rushing us. There have enough time for us to explore the tourist place. Although when the time we arrive murodo, it's raining. But stil can enjoy the view. Highly recommend the trip. It's worth.

The tour was great for a small group. We are able to go all the places in this itinerary. Will recommend this activity.