Journey with a Private Car

This is a privately curated journey with a Private Car. Most journeys depart from your Nagoya hotel, though arrangements can be tailored freely — including departures from Nakatsugawa or Shiojiri. Walking distances can also be adjusted, ensuring a comfortable experience even for those who prefer a shorter or more relaxed pace. As Nakasendo Curator and a certified driver-guide in Gifu, Ryo accompanies each journey as both guide and driver — shaping transportation, pacing, and cultural depth into one seamless experience.

This is not a hiking tour — even with minimal walking, the journey remains fully rich, seamless, and complete.

Fully private and door-to-door — your journey begins and ends at your hotel, with every detail quietly taken care of.

Private car journey
01 Nakasendo Highlights (Magome & Tsumago) 1Day More
09:00 Departure from Nagoya hotel
Morning: Magome, viewpoint, Ichikoku-teahouse and more
Lunch
Afternoon: Tsumago
17:00 Return to Nagoya hotel

Walking distance: Approximately 2 km. While Magome involves a gentle uphill walk of several dozen meters, the distance can be adjusted according to your preference.

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.
December to February: winter surcharge +10%
02 Narai & Kiso-Hirasawa Cultural Experience 1Day More
09:00 Departure from Nagoya hotel
Morning: Narai-juku stroll
Lunch
Afternoon: lacquerware workshop visit, lacquerware making, purchase assist
17:00 Return to Nagoya hotel

Walking distance: Approximately 1.5 km on mostly flat terrain.

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.
December to February: winter surcharge +10%
03 Atera Valley, Kakizore Valley & Tsumago 1Day More
09:00 Departure from Nagoya hotel
Morning: Atera or Kakizore Valley
Lunch
Afternoon: Tsumago
17:00 Return to Nagoya hotel

Walking distance: Approximately 3 km. If you wish to explore deeper into Kakisore Valley, the walk extends to around 4 km and includes a climb of approximately 80 steps.

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.
December to February: winter surcharge +10%
04 Nakasendo and Takayama 1 Day More
09:00 Pickup at Takayama hotel
Morning: Takayama exploration
Transfer to Nakasendo
Lunch
Afternoon: Magome or Tsumago
17:00 Drop-off at Nakasendo hotel

Walking distance: Approximately 2 km. Magome includes a gentle uphill section of several dozen meters, while Takayama and Tsumago are mostly flat.

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.
December to February: winter surcharge +10%
05 Takayama 1 Day More
09:00 Departure from Nagoya hotel
11:30 Takayama arrival
Morning: Hida no Sato
Lunch
Afternoon: shrine, temple, old town, Higashiyama walk
15:00 depart
17:30 return to Nagoya hotel

Walking distance: Approximately 2 km. Both Takayama town and the Folk Village are mostly flat.

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.
December to February: winter surcharge +10%
06 Sugihara’s Legacy More
Walking distance: Approximately 2 km on flat terrain.

In the footsteps of Chiune Sugihara

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.
December to February: winter surcharge +10%
07 2Days Nakasendo, Takayama & Shirakawa-go More
Day 1:
09:00 Nagoya departure
Nakasendo highlights
Lunch
Takayama stay

Day 2:
Pickup at Takayama hotel
Shirakawa-go by private car
Village walk
Lunch
17:00 return to Nagoya hotel

Walking distance: Approximately 2 km per day. If visiting the observation deck, you may either walk up a hill of about 100 meters or use the shuttle bus.

Guide fee: USD 1100 for 1–4 guests (2Days), USD 1300 for up to 6 guests (2Days).
December to February: winter surcharge +10%

Exclusions

• Hotel
• Entry to facilities
• Cost of craft experiences
• Food and drink

Limited availability for private bookings

Inquire Privately