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Marla_K, Jun 2026
Great intro to Kanazawa
Suzuki-san was a great guide! He took us to some less traveled areas (smaller tea district) as well as the main tourist areas (Higashi Chaya, Omicho Market, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden) and gave us history and cultural insights. We enjoyed our time with him!
Allyson_A, Jun 2026
Informative and Easy!
This tour made our experience of Shirakawa-go memorable and a breeze to get to. Our guide Yasushi provided lots of great information on the drive up and prepared us well for what to see and do in the village. I’m glad we went early in the day before the place became too crowded but sad that some of the more popular places to eat were not open that day. Going with a tour made the trip easy and more informative than if we had made the journey on our own.
L_Y, Jun 2026
Nice pace , simple history tour not too detailed to loose interest.
Nice pace tour. Momo our tour guide did great job of engaging the group with questions and fun quizzes as we learned about the history. Enjoyed Momo using pictures to explain things. Took time for photos of family at iconic spots . Gave free time to roam as well.
Dana_G, Jun 2026
Wonderful night tour.
Our family of 4 had a fun and informative evening tour. Nicola was welcoming and engaging. He shared his knowledge about geisha history along with other information he has studied. He took great care of our group, led us through a delicious udon dinner and followed up with recommendations for our upcoming travels. It was like meeting a new friend. Highly recommended.
Noelle_M, Jun 2026
I had a great time on...
I had a great time on this tour with Kuroda as the guide. He provided information on the bus in Japanese and English. He was both professional and funny! There was sufficient time to explore each own on our own. Lunch was excellent. Gokayama was a hidden gem that shouldn’t be missed!
Samantha_B, May 2026
A great day covering some of the lesser known areas.
It was great to sit back and have all the travel taken care of on this trip. My guide, Mai was so lovely and we chatted all about Japan & The uk together. So sweet and considerate. It felt like a real authentic taste of Japan. Thank you so much for great day!
Noah_F, May 2026
Wonderful teacher & cooking school for a memorable evening!
We highly recommend this class and cooking school. It's a family run school and the pride and quality shows – no corners cut, everything of excellent quality.
The instructor had great humor and taught us technique & common ingredients, while moving us through preparing and eating a full meal of delicious Japanese food. 10/10 highly recommend for those who love cooking and great food.
Jacek_W, Apr 2026
The trip was amazing.
Our guide was an amazing tour guide. She made an all day tour relaxing, engaging and memorable. Her in-depth knowledge was matched by her sense of humour. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fully organised, stress free orientation of Shirakawa-go and takayama.
Julie_T, Apr 2026
Exploring beautiful old villages outside Kanazawa.
Despite the wind and rain we loved this experience with Liam as a great guide. The wood carvers village was probably our favourite - fascinating and peaceful. Watching skilled carvers at work was amazing. The Gokayama village areas were very old and very intriguing and it was fun making our own piece of washi paper. Shirakawa-go was bigger and definitely more touristy but fascinating to find out about the history of silk making and how the houses were set up to facilitate this. Thanks for a great day exploring, Liam
Megan_J, Mar 2026
Magical morning in the snow with a fantastic guide!
We had a wonderful time on this tour, largely thanks to our guide, Yasushi-san. He was incredibly friendly, personable, and knowledgeable.
The highlight was definitely Shirakawa-go. The tour is timed perfectly—we arrived earlier than the bulk of the crowds, which allowed us to experience the historic village in a much quieter, more peaceful state. Seeing the thatched roofs covered in snow was a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience. Yasushi-san also stationed himself inside one of the house museums to provide extra context and history, which added a lot of value to the visit.
The afternoon in Kanazawa was very enjoyable, though the craft activities were a bit underwhelming for us. The daruma painting was unguided, and the gold leaf postcard activity felt very brief. Despite the crafts being a little simple, the overall experience and the quality of the guiding made this a trip well worth taking!
Erin_M, Oct 2025
Highly Recommended Private Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama
We booked the 1 Day Private Charter Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama and had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Ali, was friendly and flexible, happily customising the itinerary to suit our interests. He spoke English very well and made communication easy throughout the day. Ali was also a safe and skilled driver, making the journey comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for a smooth and personalised day trip!
Harrison_V, Sept 2025
Very cool ring making...
Very cool ring making experience. To be totally transparent you do not make the ring, you only complete parts of the ring. That said, the experience you have is excellently driven by attentative and charming staff whom are very knowledgeable of their craft. Overall I had a wonderful time. I would recommend this to anyone that is in the Kanazawa area and if I would return to Japan I would go again :)
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