The mountain road between Tokyo and the Sea of Japan, taken slowly: Matsumoto's black castle, Takayama's sake-brewery old town and morning markets, a whole afternoon and evening among the thatched gassho farmhouses of UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go, and Kanazawa — Kenrokuen garden, the geisha teahouse district, the freshest crab market on the coast. Ends at Kanazawa Station, one shinkansen ride from Tokyo.
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- Itinerary
- 5 day(s) · 5 stops
📅 Itinerary
Day 1
08:30Tokyo to Matsumoto — the black castle· 540 min
Leave Tokyo through the Chuo valley. Afternoon at Matsumoto-jo, the 'Crow Castle', its black keep doubled in the moat with the Alps behind. Night in Matsumoto — try basashi or soba.
Day 2
09:00Over the Alps to Takayama's old town· 480 min
Cross the mountain passes to Takayama. Walk Sanmachi Suji's dark-timber merchant lanes, taste at 200-year-old sake breweries, see the festival floats. Night in Takayama.
Day 3
09:00Shirakawa-go: an afternoon among the gassho roofs· 480 min
Morning market by the river, then into the mountains to Shirakawa-go. Climb to the Ogimachi viewpoint for the whole thatched village at once, then wander the lanes and farmhouse museums until the tour buses leave and the valley goes quiet. Night in the area.
Day 4
09:00Kanazawa: Kenrokuen, gold leaf & the teahouse district· 480 min
Down to the coast. Kenrokuen — one of Japan's three perfect gardens — the Higashi Chaya teahouse streets, gold-leaf crafts, and Omicho Market for a seafood-bowl lunch. Night in Kanazawa.
Day 5
09:30Kanazawa morning & shinkansen home· 240 min
The samurai lanes of Nagamachi or the contemporary art museum, as you prefer, then we put you on the Hokuriku Shinkansen — about two and a half hours back to Tokyo.
※ Actual timings vary with road conditions on the day.
From¥350,000/person
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Day 1 — Matsumoto
Leave Tokyo through the Chuo valley. Afternoon at Matsumoto-jo, the 'Crow Castle', its black keep doubled in the moat with the Alps behind. Night in Matsumoto — try basashi or soba.
🏨 Hand-Picked Hotels
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Hotel in Matsumoto (1 night)
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Ryokan in Takayama old town (1 night)
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Inn near Shirakawa-go (1 night)
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Hotel in central Kanazawa (1 night)
💰 Tour Price
5 days from
US$2,340/p
with 4-star hotel options
- The price is based on a private tour for 2 people during the low season.
- The price varies based on program, travel date, number of people.
Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions
5 questions
How long does this tour last?+
The tour runs 5 days with 5 scheduled stops laid out hour by hour.
Where is the pickup?+
Pickup at Tokyo to Matsumoto — the black castle. Once your booking is confirmed we'll email the GPS map plus detailed directions.
What's the minimum group size?+
Min 1 guest. If the minimum isn't reached we'll contact you before departure to suggest an alternate date or issue a full refund.
Is a Vietnamese-speaking guide available?+
Yes. This is an OlaChill-operated tour with a tour leader throughout, and we support Vietnamese over LINE/Zalo before and during the trip at no extra charge.
Can I cancel or reschedule?+
Cancellation and date-change terms are in the notice section above — please read them before booking. Seasonal and camping tours hold reservations in advance, so their terms are tighter than day tours.
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⚠️ Must-read4 items · tap to read▾
- •Tours are guided mainly in English; OlaChill provides Vietnamese support via LINE/WhatsApp throughout the trip.
- •In severe weather (typhoon, heavy snow…), a cancellation decision is made by 15:00 the day before departure and sent to your registered email/contact; weather cancellations are fully refunded.
- •Please be on time at the meeting point and every gathering point — the bus does not wait for latecomers; missed portions due to personal reasons are non-refundable.
- •The itinerary and time at each stop may be adjusted for traffic, weather or facility maintenance; in force-majeure cases a stop may be replaced with a comparable alternative.
📌 Other notes5 items · tap to read▾
- •One carry-on bag per guest on the bus; please store large luggage at your hotel or a locker near the meeting point.
- •Infants aged 0–2 without a seat join free; max one infant per adult; children must be accompanied by an adult.
- •Pregnant guests and those with medical conditions should consider carefully: long bus rides, and immediate medical care may not be available on some legs.
- •Lunch is not included unless the tour states otherwise — bring your own or eat at the stops.
- •Change/cancellation terms vary by tour — see the cancellation policy on each tour page before booking. If the tour itself is cancelled for weather/force majeure, you receive a full refund.
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