Travel from Kanazawa to Takayama to Kyoto

I'd love to visits Kanazawa then Shirakawa-go and on to Takayama. From their go to Tsumago-juku before going to Tokyo. Any advice on local transport (train/bus) or maybe rental car. Anyone done this trip in either direction? Whats most efficient way? Thanks.

The only destination that introduces small complications is Tsumago, because there is no convenient connection from Takayama. Your options are exlained here:
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6079.html?aFROM=5900_6075

Except for the Takayama-Tsumago part, public transportation is relatively quick and frequent, and a rental car is not necessary, although it can be cheaper if you travel in a group. It is better not to use a rental car during the winter.