Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by…

Duration

8 hr – 9 hr

From pickup or the meeting point and back

Your call needs

12+ hours

Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard

Price

From US$506 per group

Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026

Group

Private · up to 7

Pickup arranged on booking

Why it is on this site

Two old towns in one day: Shirakawa-go's thatched farmhouses, including Wada House, and Takayama's Edo-period streets and Jinya.
The guide is a professional photographer, published in guidebooks including Lonely Planet, and you receive 30 edited photos.
Private for up to seven, priced per group, with tolls and parking included; 69 reviews average 5.0.

Best for

Photography-minded travellers on an unusually long or overnight call who have already seen Kanazawa.

Think twice if

At 8 to 9 hours plus the transfer, it exceeds most Kanazawa calls, and it skips Kanazawa itself. Pickup and drop-off are at hotels in Kanazawa; the port is not listed. Lunch and entrance fees are extra.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

Takayama Jinya · 30 minTakayama Jinya was where 25 generations of provincial governor/magistrate performed their official duties relating to administration, policing and justice to rule Hida under the Shogunate over 176 years from 1692 (when Hida Province was put under the direct rule of the Edo Shogunate) to 1868.
Takayama · 1 hr 30 minTakayama's old town has been beautifully preserved with many buildings and whole streets of houses dating from the Edo Period (1600-1868) especially the Sannomachi Street, survives in a particularly pretty state with many old homes, shops, coffee houses and sake breweries, some of which have been in business for…
Shirakawago · 1 hr 30 minWorld famous Shirakawago is a must see in Japan. You will feel like you are doing a time travel here. Japanese old tradition and unique Gassho zukuri houses still exist here. Photo shoot session by a professional photographer to capture your travel memories.
Wada House · 30 minVisit Wada house to see inside the Gassho zukuri house and be impressed by the architectural details of the unique house.
Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory · 15 minEnjoy the stunning view of Shirakawago village. 10mins walking up hill due to the car park closure until further notice.
Takayama · 5 minOneway itinerary between Takayama and Kanazawa available. Please provide your drop off details.
Toyama Station Front CiC · 5 minWe can pick you up/drop off in Toyama for additional 10,000yen
Kanazawa Station · 5 minWe will drop you off at your hotel in Kanazawa.

Included

All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
30 edited digital images of your day out.(selected by photographer)
Private English-speaking professional photographer guide
Location-based photography tips
Highway toll and car parking fee
Free private transportation
Photo sessions by a professional photographer

Not included

Lunch
Entrance fee
Entrance fee for photographer if applicable

Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by TK Photography Kanazawa.

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer5.0★ · 69 reviews · Private · up to 7From US$506 per groupCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer worth it from the Kanazawa cruise port?

A private eight-to-nine-hour drive to Shirakawa-go and Takayama with a professional photographer as guide; a very long day for a cruise call. Best for: Photography-minded travellers on an unusually long or overnight call who have already seen Kanazawa.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 12 hours. The tour runs 8 hr – 9 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Pickup and drop-off are listed at Kanazawa hotels; add the bus or shuttle from the cruise terminal, about 30 minutes each way.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

At 8 to 9 hours plus the transfer, it exceeds most Kanazawa calls, and it skips Kanazawa itself. Pickup and drop-off are at hotels in Kanazawa; the port is not listed. Lunch and entrance fees are extra.

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