Gokayama Tour
Private Sightseeing to Gokayama Tour
9 hours/Itinerary
Our Journey
Experience the peaceful beauty of Gokayama, a remote mountain region famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses and untouched rural charm. Located in Toyama Prefecture, Gokayama is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering an authentic glimpse into Japan’s countryside life and cultural heritage.
Guide Line
Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama villages
See traditional gassho-zukuri houses
Explore quiet mountain scenery and rural landscapes
Experience authentic Japanese village life
Enjoy scenic views and peaceful surroundings
Comfortable private transportation available
The Gokayama Tour takes you deep into Japan’s mountainous countryside, far from busy cities. Gokayama is known for its steep-roofed gassho-zukuri houses, designed to withstand heavy snowfall and preserved for centuries.
Walk through historic villages such as Ainokura and Suganuma, where traditional houses, narrow paths, and surrounding mountains create a timeless atmosphere. Learn about local traditions, farming life, and the history that makes Gokayama a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking cultural authenticity, nature, and peaceful experiences.
Inclusions
Private transportation
Commercial Driving permit holder drivers
Green number plates Vehicles
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Exclusions
Lunch
Ticket for any activity (ropeway, cruise etc) Entry to any place where tickets required.
Cancelation before 24 hours fully refundable, Cancelation within 24 hours non refundable.
Pay later option, we will send you link for the payment 72 hours before the tour or earlier depend upon customer preferences.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Cash
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- Smoking and eating are not allowed in the vehicle.
About this Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
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Duration 9 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
We provide pickup from customer's hotels. Pick up location Tokyo 23 wards is Included. Due to Traffic we can be 30 Minutes Late. For Airports Narita (25000Jpy) Haneda 7000JPY, Ports, Chiba 15000JPY, Kawasaki 20000JPY, and Yokohama 20000JPY Pickup additional charges will apply.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group
Pick up – 8:30 am
We will pick you up from your location
Note:
“30 min could be delay due to traffic no refund and review could be accepted.”
Ainokura Village
A well-preserved village featuring traditional gassho-zukuri houses surrounded by forested mountains.
Suganuma Village
A small, scenic village offering beautiful rural views and historic architecture.
Gassho-Zukuri Houses
Traditional wooden farmhouses with steep roofs, representing Japan’s rural architectural heritage.
Mountain Landscapes
Peaceful natural surroundings with seasonal beauty and stunning countryside views.
Drop-off 5:30 pm
Drop-off at your hotel or selected location
FAQ's
The tours start and end when the driver picks you up from your accommodation in Tokyo and drops you off at the end of the day. In the case of your accommodation being outside of Tokyo 23 Wards, your tour will start and end when the driver departs and arrives in Tokyo at the end of the day.
No pets are allowed.
The price include toll fees, gas, parking lot fees, tax, etc. It doesn’t include fees for such as: lunch/food/beverage, entrance fee of tourist spots, fee of boats/cable cars, etc.
Yes, The extension fee is 3,500 yen/30 minutes.
There will be no refunds in case the tour finishes early. If the tour will finish earlier due to accidents, Bad weather, natural disasters, sudden sickness, etc., please contact us and we can discuss about it.
There are lots of things to do and see in Kyoto, so it is highly recommended to book a “9h,10h One-Day Tour” to visit the Kyoto area.
Client Testimonials
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Posted on Naomi STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great trip. Our guide Petteri was prompt, very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend.Posted on Gary CameronTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We loved our full day private tour from Tokyo to the Mount Fuji area. We were a group of 4 from Canada. Petteri was an awesome guide. He was knowledgeable, suggesting excellent changes to our original itinerary. We stopped at morw than 8 locations including many viewing spots of Mount Fuji, a number of the the Fuji lakes, 3 shrines, and a winery. It was a complete day.Posted on Tess BenephyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful for tour of Mt Fuji with our driver, Petteri, taking us to some awesome spots! Would totally recommend them.Posted on Kristin FulluTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a lovely time with our amazing tour guide Shish! Our trip to Tokyo lasted for one week, and with lots to see it was very relaxing for our group of 12 to hand all planning and the structure of the day over to someone else. We didn't pick any specific route or sights we wished to see in advance, but Shish's recommendations fit our group very well😍. He was considerate and exceeded all expectations. I would definetly splurge on a private trip as it made everything so easy. If I could rate 6 stars, I would.Posted on Per Øygard RyjordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice service, good pricesPosted on Emma McBrideTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an absolutely fantastic day trip to mt fuji with our driver Maz. The van was extremely comfortable and Maz was an excellent driver. We visited a local village, ate warm mochi, went to a shrine where Maz explained the history and how we could make an offering, visited a lake and went up a gondola for a stunning view. Maz had a great local lunch recommendation, then we went and got ice cream at a flower farm and then visited one last Monument where the view was spectacular. 10/10 best day we have had in Japan . Thank you Maz!!Posted on Ryan TermuloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful Mt. Fuji day trip with our tour guide, Mr. Dan. The route was great. Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchiko, and Oshino Hakkai were all beautiful, and the trip was smooth and well paced. What really stood out was the support I received when, on our way to another area, I realized my wallet was no longer with me. We immediately went back to Lake Kawaguchiko, realizing it might have been left there during the boat ride. It had slipped inside the boat due to my own carelessness, and I was extremely worried. Mr. Dan and the boat driver patiently helped search the boat until it was found. Their kindness and willingness to help meant a lot to me, and I will never forget it. I highly recommend this tour for both the scenery and the genuine care and professionalism.Posted on Hoku CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour to Mt. Fuji led by Shish was one of the highlights of our 2 week vacation in Japan. My son wanted to see Mt. Fuji again but this time we wanted to see different things. Our guide Sish helped customize our tour. We visited different sides of Kawaguchiko Lake and Oshino Hakkai. We were fortunate that it was a clear day so that views of Mr. Fuji were amazing. I enjoyed shopping at the Japanese village for omiyage to bring back home and we enjoyed the speed boat ride on the lake. There were 10 of us in our group, 2 of which were children that needed child seats. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable for all of us. I would definitely recommend this tour again and we enjoyed having Sish as our guide. He’s very funny and he took great care of us every step of the way.