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Private tour in Tokyo Makar P
3 days Kanazawa & Shirakawa-go
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Tokyo is my passion. My name is Makar, I grew up in Japan for 20 years while being born in Vladivostok, Russia. I studied Marketing at the University of Wisconsin. While working in marketing, my passion for meeting, talking and communicating with people lead me to become a guide. My tours will be custom made just for you. Whether you choose fashion, food, history, museums, or sports, etc. , I promise we will have fun! Tokyo is a city I grew up in so I have a lot of knowledge and friends here, I can make very good recommendations for sightseeing in Tokyo. I promise enjoyable tour and stunning experiences! All my tours can be customized upon request according to your group size or interests. Feel free to message me. Marketing degree at University of Wisconsin Madison. Certified Domestic Tour Management Operator = 国内旅程管理主任者修了済 Actively in process for regestering as National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter ＝全国通訳案内士 General Travel Service Supervisor＝旅行業務取扱管理者
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Heritage Tour
Overview of your Tokyo tour
Step back in time and experience the charm of Japan’s Edo-era history and breathtaking mountain villages on this 3-day journey through Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go. Stroll through well-preserved samurai and geisha districts, marvel at one of Japan’s most stunning landscape gardens, and explore the UNESCO-listed thatched-roof village of Shirakawa-go. Enjoy local delicacies, hot springs, and traditional culture on this unforgettable escape from Tokyo.
Your Tokyo tour itinerary
📍 Day 1: Kanazawa – Samurai & Gardens 7:30 AM – Meet at Tokyo Station, take Shinkansen to Kanazawa 10:30 AM – Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan’s top three gardens 12:30 PM – Omicho Market for fresh seafood lunch 2:00 PM – Nagamachi Samurai District, visit Nomura Samurai House 4:00 PM – Higashi Chaya District, explore geisha culture 6:00 PM – Check-in at hotel/ryokan, enjoy kaiseki dinner 📍 Day 2: Shirakawa-go – Thatched-Roof Village 8:00 AM – Bus to Shirakawa-go (1 hr 15 min) 9:30 AM – Shiroyama Viewpoint, best panoramic view 10:30 AM – Visit Wada House, a historic Gassho-zukuri farmhouse 12:00 PM – Local Hida beef lunch 2:00 PM – Free time to explore the village & local shops 3:30 PM – Return to Kanazawa 6:00 PM – Free evening in Kanazawa 📍 Day 3: Kanazawa Cultural Experiences 9:00 AM – Choose: Gold Leaf Workshop & 21st Century Museum (art & crafts focus) Ninja Temple & Matcha Experience (cultural & food focus) 12:30 PM – Lunch in Kanazawa 3:00 PM – Shinkansen back to Tokyo, arrive by 5:30 PM
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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
Train, Bus, Taxi, Walking. Chartered car available at extra fee.
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Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan
Tokyo Station.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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