Takayama , World Heritage Shirakawago + Kanazawa (3 Days)

This tour will give you an opportunity to experience historical Japan. We will take an afternoon stroll through Takayama, also known as “Little Kyoto” and see its historical structures and environment. We will visit the Yatai Kaikan Hall, where colorfully decorated traditional festival floats are displayed and the Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage. Wander through the streets of Kami Sannomachi where the traditional Japanese wooden houses have been preserved.

We will also visit the famous morning market of Takayama before going on a scenic drive to Shirakawa-go and pass by Lake Miboro and Shokawa River, designated in 1995 as part of World Heritage. See the unique structures called Gassho-Zukuri and Gokayama, another World Heritage Village where we will see how traditional Japanese paper is made.

There will also be a sightseeing tour in Kanazawa where we will have an opportunity to visit the Kenrokuen, one of Japan’s three most beautiful traditional gardens.

Itinerary/Activity Schedule
Day 1:
- Afternoon stroll through Takayama
- Yatai Kaikan Hall
- Kusakabe Folkcraft Museum
- Kami Sannomachi streets

Day 2:
- Takayama Market
- Drive to Shirakawa-go
- Gokayama Village

Day 3:
- Morning sightseeing tour of Kanazawa
- Kenrokuen
- Kutaniyaki Pottery
- Higashi-cyaya machi
- Former Guest House “Shima”

Includes
- Services of an English-speaking guide

Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
- Child rates apply from ages 6 to 11 years.
- Guests are recommended to wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes for the walking tour during the first day.
- From October to February, guests are advised to bring overcoats and warm clothes for the winter.
- On the occasion that the Former Toyama Family Residence is closed or when snow is heavy in winter, we will visit Gassho-Zukuri Folklore Park instead.

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