A Private Journey with Ryo Yoshimura
Private Car · A Hotel-to-Hotel Journey from Nagoya to Kanazawa — or in Reverse
Ryo is not only a specialist in the Nakasendo but also deeply knowledgeable about the history and culture of Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Born and raised along the Nakasendo, with more than fifty years of personal ties to the people of Takayama, he brings the journey to life through authentic local stories passed down through generations.
Travel with Ryo through the Nakasendo, Takayama, and Shirakawa-go, discovering the character and cultural connections of each place. Your journey can begin and end wherever best suits your plans—Nagoya, the Nakasendo, Takayama, or Kanazawa. Ryo will personally curate the route around your interests and preferred pace.
View the price, from USD 1,610 →The Journey
A seamless private journey from your hotel in Nagoya through Magome, Tsumago, Takayama, and Shirakawa-go to your hotel in Kanazawa—all within two carefully planned days.
Your luggage travels with you, leaving you free to walk the classic trail or enjoy its finest places through carefully chosen short walks. The private route makes efficient use of your time while preserving the landscapes, history, and living culture that connect each destination.
Sample Itinerary
Two days allow you to efficiently explore the finest places along the Nakasendo, in Takayama, and in Shirakawa-go—without the inconvenience of separate transfers between them.
Meet Ryo at your hotel in Nagoya and travel by private car to Magome. Walk the approximately 8 km historic trail to Tsumago, or choose selected scenery, post towns, waterfalls, and short sections of the old road with minimal walking. After experiencing the Nakasendo in the way that best suits you, continue directly and comfortably to your hotel in Takayama.
Explore Takayama's old streets, markets, and merchant culture before continuing through the mountains to Shirakawa-go, where traditional gassho-style houses preserve a distinctive way of life. This carefully timed route allows you to experience the character of both places efficiently before the seamless journey concludes at your hotel or the station in Kanazawa.
Why Private Car
Private transportation turns three celebrated destinations into one coherent hotel-to-hotel journey from Nagoya to Kanazawa. With no luggage handling, train changes, or fixed sightseeing schedules, your time can be devoted to the places themselves while the day responds naturally to the weather and your interests.
Pricing
Included: two days of private guiding; private transportation; hotel pick-up and drop-off; fuel, tolls, parking, luggage transport within the itinerary; guide’s accommodation expenses: USD 60
Not included: accommodation, meals and drinks, admission fees, optional activities, travel insurance, and personal expenses.
The same price applies when travelling from Kanazawa to Nagoya. A winter surcharge of 10% applies from December through February. Prices are for one to six guests. Accommodation is not included.
Please see the Private Tour Terms and Conditions for payment and cancellation policies.
FAQ
No. You may walk the complete Magome–Tsumago section or choose a gentler experience with selected short walks. The guide and private car remain available in either case.
Your luggage remains in the private vehicle and travels directly with you from Nagoya to Takayama and onward to Kanazawa.
No. This allows you to choose the style of stay that suits you. Ryo can assist with selecting accommodation in Takayama.
Yes. Pick-up, drop-off, walking distance, and visiting time can be adjusted. A substantial change to the route may require a revised quotation.
Private Inquiry
Tell Ryo your preferred dates, number of guests, Nagoya hotel, and whether you would enjoy the full trail or a lighter walking day.