Takayama Tours, Tickets & Excursions

This private driving tour will allow you to take in the beauty of Shirakawago with out the worry of catching trains or busses. This driving tour is perfect for independent travelers that would like to take in the sites on their own. Allow your private chauffer to take you around in comfort and style. Once you have explored the area done, your chauffer will take you to beautiful Kanazawa so that you can continue your travels across Japan. We hope to send you to gorgeous Shirakawago soon!

Learn more about traditional Japanese sake on a brewery tour in Takayama. While the city is home to several sake breweries, you’ll visit the oldest, which is also the largest. See how the alcoholic drink is made, and learn some of the tricks that go into making it. This is a great rainy or snowy-day activity in the mountains.

Discover the city of Takayama your own way by booking this private and personalized tour. Enjoy the flexibility of creating your own customized itinerary to ensure that you only spend time visiting places that you are interested in, such as Sanmachi Suji and Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market. As you explore the city, your private guide will fill you in on all the city's fascinating history and culture.

Pickup at your hotel by your private certified Takayama guide. Enjoy your day with an itinerary that you can discuss and customize from the moment you meet your guide, with their advice on local festivals and weather. Get the most of your time in Takayama and get the experience you want with your personal local guide.

This is more than an ordinary culinary tour—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Takayama’s rich culture and history, regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our local food heroes throughout shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past. Takayama is a town famed for being deeply rooted in its local culture and history, where daily life still revolves around its longstanding traditional shops. This entertaining and informative Takayama cuisine and cultural tour takes lets you stroll down the side streets of a beautiful town, practically unchanged since the Edo period. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Explore the village of Shirakawa-go, located in the Gifu mountains and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site for its distinctive architecture. This private tour from Takayama is exclusively for your party and can be fully customized to your interests. You'll have the chance to wander around the unique village, stroll through historic streets, and soak up stunning mountain landscapes.

Spend time outdoors and explore the rural wonders of Hida—without the worry of getting lost—on this guided half-day tour. Led by an English-speaking guide, ride an e-bike through the Japanese countryside to Maze village and discover off-the-beaten-path sites that you likely wouldn’t find alone. Along the way, hear stories about local life as you pedal past magnificent nature spots, such as forests, rivers, and rice fields.

Explore the rural and historic Hida region on a small-group e-bike tour. Pedal around the Maze village with ease on your electric bike and enjoy the passing views of the Japanese countryside, without any tourists around. Learn about the history, culture, and daily life in the Japanese countryside. This tour is ideal for those who want to escape touristic areas and be truly immersed in the local region.

Embark on a walking tour around Takayama and discover parts of the city you'd likely miss on your own. At a leisurely pace, with plenty of opportunities to stop to ask questions, follow your guide through both the old and new parts of town.You'll see such landmarks as the Yamazakura Shrine and Nakabashi Bridge and learn all about Takayama's unique culture and history.

Meet your guide at 9am for this full day private tour of Takayama. You will customize your trip from a long selection of sites and attractions, then go with your guide to each on public transportation (an extra fee). Choose from Sanmachi Street, Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Takayama Jinya, and many more places of interest today.

Avoid the language barriers and guesswork of choosing what to order at local restaurants in Takayama and opt for this private food tour instead. Get invaluable advice on the city’s best dishes, and learn about the history behind the different foods you try. The trip focuses on the Old Town area, and best of all—snacks are included along the way.

You can experience not only History and culture but also local food & Sake brewery of Takayama. include food fee and experience of making Rice cracker and Sake tasting in Hirase brewery. sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker This is walking tour around in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you! If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. Please call us if you want to do our tour within few hours. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

See Takayama in the evening, when shops are closing down, and the town becomes quiet for this private ghost stories and nightlife private tour. Your guide will show you around the old town and tell you spooky stories, then to the old government house to learn history. You’ll also visit the archery range to test your skills. You might stop at a few bars at the end, but drinks will be at your own expense.

The exhibition room divided into art, history, natural history, and books is outstanding! Not only works, but also the beauty of architecture and space are attractive! Immerse yourself in the art world in a healing space surrounded by French limestone. Fun for the whole family!

Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Takayama to Kanazawa. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Kanazawa.

Tour the old town of Takayama today with your guide and make your way to seven sake breweries, where you can have samples of several varieties. Your guide is a sake brewer who can explain all the intricacies of the brewing process. Meet conveniently at Nakabashi Park, and you’ll be on your way. This is a small group tour of maximum 6 pax, so this is an intimate gathering where you can learn all about Takayama and sake.

Explore some of the best bits of Takayama on this half day guided tour that will take you all around the town, and teach you about the history of the area, too. You’ll be able to taste the local sake, enjoy a walk in the woods, see the views from the castle, and much more. Go at your own pace today, as this is a private tour just for you and your party.

If you’re interested in learning how sake is made, this is the tour for you. A guide meets you at the station and takes you to the brewery, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. Visit the historic Tenryo Sake Brewery, which is one of the oldest sake breweries in the Hida region. A sake brewer shows you the step-by-step process of making sake. A highlight is being able to taste different sakes, and conveniently, tastings are included.

Explore the magnificent scenery of Hida by going on this premium day tour. Traveling on an e-bike requires less effort, so you’ll tackle the hills with ease, and save tired legs. Discover scenic rural sights that you likely wouldn’t find alone, enjoy a visit a local farm to get ingredients, and sit down for a traditional Kaiseki multi-course lunch.

Learn the story of the Hida Folk Village on a private guided tour. A local guide will walk you through the village, telling you the Japanese villagers' story and how they've preserved their houses, furniture, and tools in their original conditions. You can participate in their seasonal activities and arts and crafts and get some of their old-fashioned toys.

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you!!! After walking tour our guide will take you to Hida Folk village. (Not include entrance fee of Hida Folk village) If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why is Takayama known to be one of the most visited cities in Japan? The city is coupled with rich and ancient culture, a number of scenic attractions and beautiful mountains. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Have you heard about the 'Yoshijima Heritage House'? What is so special about this place? What is the colorful history of this site? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Takayama. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places

In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey through these local art and craft spots while offering fascinating insights into the origins, history and production techniques of the skilled Hida craftsmanship you will encounter. Takayama is the best place to experience the fruits of this rich heritage. A myriad of local workshops and retail outlets remain and these establishments sell both folk crafts, such as Sashiko patchwork and Hanga wood block prints, and also traditional crafts borne from ‘high’ culture, including intricate wooden carving and Shunkeinuri lacquerware. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This is a great ticket with a 2-day free ticket for the section from Takayama to Shinhotaka Ropeway and a round-trip ticket for Shinhotaka Ropeway. In addition, by presentation of "whole value ticket" ... ・ Okuhida bear ranch entrance ticket ¥ 20% discount ・ Hida Great Limestone Cave entrance fee ¥ 200 discount ・ Shinhotaka Ropeway Shinhonoyu 100yen discount ・ Hirayu no Mori bathing fee 100 yen discount ・ Alps Kaido Hirayu Souvenir gift for purchases over ¥ 1,000 With benefits! !