2-day flagship · Takayama and Shirakawa-go, Gifu, in the Japan Alps
Shirakawa-go Farmhouse Village and Takayama 2-Day Private Tour
Sleep inside the UNESCO thatched-roof village of Shirakawa-go and walk it at sunrise before the buses arrive, with two full days of Takayama and the Alps and the same private guide throughout. Our two-day service; you choose and pay your own farmhouse stay.
Private · your group only◆2 days◆Up to 4 guests◆Pickup included
Road-day snapshot
Day one runs Tokyo to Takayama with the old town in the afternoon, then into Shirakawa-go before dark. Day two is a sunrise village walk, the observation deck and Wada House, then the drive back.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
Two days in the Japan Alps with your own private guide and van: the Edo streets of Takayama on day one, a night inside the UNESCO thatched-roof village of Shirakawa-go, and a sunrise walk through the village on day two before the tour buses arrive. You keep the same guide and vehicle the whole way, and you set the pace.
This is priced as our two-day driving and guiding service. Your farmhouse night is booked separately and paid by you; tell us and we will arrange a room in a real gassho-zukuri minshuku, or book your own. It keeps the price honest and lets you choose the stay that suits you.
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Travellers who want the village empty at dawn, not a coach stop
- Couples and families after a slower, deeper trip
- Photographers who want the Alps and thatched roofs in soft light
Consider another option if
- You only have one day (see our day tours instead)
- You want everything bundled into one payment (the farmhouse is booked and paid separately)
- Your group is larger than four
Said plainly
The price is our two-day driving and guiding service only. The farmhouse night, your meals, and the small admissions at Takayama Jinya and Wada House are paid by you. We are glad to reserve the farmhouse for you on request; farmhouse rooms in the village are limited and book up early in autumn and winter, so ask well ahead.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Tokyo hotel pickup
Drive west into the Japan Alps by private van. Rest stops along the way.
Takayama old town
The Sanmachi Suji merchant streets, sake breweries and the Takayama Jinya government house. Small admissions paid on the day.
Into Shirakawa-go
Check in to your farmhouse in Ogimachi village before dark. Dinner around the irori hearth if your stay includes it.
The village before the buses
Walk the thatched farmhouses, paddies and the Deigawa river while the village is quiet and the light is soft.
Observation deck and Wada House
Climb to the Shiroyama deck for the view over the whole village, then visit one of the oldest farmhouses open to the public.
Return to Tokyo
The drive back through the mountains, arriving Tokyo in the evening.
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and driver-guide for two full days
- Tokyo hotel pickup and return
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking for the whole trip
- The driver-guide’s own travel and overnight costs
- Planning and booking help for your farmhouse stay
Yours — paid on the day
- Your farmhouse night and meals (booked separately, paid by you; we can arrange it)
- Admissions at Takayama Jinya and Wada House
- Lunches and anything you buy
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel, or we can start from a Nagano or Takayama hotel by arrangement.
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 4 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is the farmhouse stay included in the price?
No. The price is our two-day private driving and guiding service. You book and pay your own farmhouse night, and we are glad to arrange it for you on request. Rooms in the village are limited, so ask early.
Why book the farmhouse separately?
It keeps the price honest and lets you choose the room and budget that suit you. Village farmhouses vary a lot, and prices change by season, so we quote the real room rather than a padded estimate.
How many people can join?
Up to four, so everyone travels comfortably in one van across two days with luggage. Larger groups, ask us and we will plan a second vehicle.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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