Top Takayama Cultural Tours

If you’re interested in learning how sake is made, this is the tour for you. A guide meets you at the station and take 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 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.

Escape tourist hotspots and spend a day exploring the local culinary scene in Hida. As it’s a guided tour, you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and can concentrate on the delicious food. Try multiple local specialties such as miso, beef croquettes, Japanese sweets, and tea. A highlight is visiting a sake brewery to learn about sake production and enjoy sake tastings.

Explore the rural and historic town of Hida on a small-group e-bike tour. Pedal around the village with ease on your electric bike and enjoy the passing views of the Japanese countryside. Learn about the history, culture, and daily life of residents in Hida and sit down to a delectable lunch at a local restaurant to complete your rural tour.

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go at your own pace during this customizable, private, full-day group trip from Takayama. Pick the sights that suit your group’s interests, selecting among attractions like Shirakawa-go village, Shiroyama Observatory, and Matsuri no Mori. Private vehicle transport and driver are included, and an optional guided tour upgrade is also available.

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Your English-speaking driver will take you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!

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.

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.

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you. This price is special price only this time. You need some comments for do this tour. 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.

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. This is walking tour around oldtownship in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you!!! You can make food sample like photo. this tour include food sample of Takoyaki making fee ! but if you want to do this, you need time + 30min. we will do English guide this tour. 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.

You can experience a Zen meditation in Takayama. Also you can experience History and culture of Takayama with a local guide. You can see at least 5 temples with a local guide. This is a walking tour around Higashiyama walking course. You can change our start time. We will guide you in English. Minimum 2 people per booking.

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.

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, and enjoy visiting a local farm to get ingredients for a traditional Kaiseki multi-course lunch.

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.

You can enjoy wonderful hot spring in nature-rich Takayama. You can be very satisfied because you can enjoy put in the nature beautiful hot spring. Upon request, you can go to special hiking course. (you need additional fee) usually japanese people put in hot spring naked but we can take you to place where you can put in nature hot spring with swimsuit. Of course you can change our start time. Please bring the following few luggage. Towel for hot spring we do this tour by English guide. Please let us inform when you need other language guide.If it's raining possible to do our tour. Not less than 2 person. we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city,etc..)

You can enjoy wonderful hiking in nature-rich Takayama. You can be very satisfied because you can see Big beautiful water fall and Big tree(more than 1000 years old) in just 1 hour. Upon request, you can go to special hot spring. (but you need additional fee) Of course you can change our start time. Please bring the following few luggage. Towel for hot spring/ shoes for hiking/rainwear (if you need) we do this tour by English guide. Please let us inform when you need other language guide.If it's raining possible to do our tour. Not less than 2 person. we can arrange other your private tour.(e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city,etc..)

You can enjoy the old streets of the night that you cannot experience in the daytime. Through the explanation of the guide, you can understand why Takayama people's lifestyle, religion, and townscape are so. The gathering gathers in front of Takayama Jinya, and finally it dissolves at the red Nakabashi, This is a walking tour. You can see wonderful scenery that you can not experience in the daytime. Through the explanation of the guide, you can understand why Takayama people's lifestyle, religion, and townscape are so. The gathering gathers in front of Takayama Jinya, and finally it dissolves at the red Nakabashi, This is walking tour. Not less than 3 person. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g.Shirakawa-go, Inside Takayama city, etc ..) If you need chinese guide let us inform about it. If you want to do as private tour please let us know.

This private and customizable tour for Takayama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Our tour is a great introduction for travellers visiting Takayama for their first time. It covers major attractions to see the history and the culture of Takayama: Miyagawa Morning Market, Kusakabe House, Takayama Festival Exhibition Hall, the preservation area of traditional buildings, sake breweries, Takayama Jinya. And you will have chances to taste some local sweets, snacks and sake. Our licensed guide has 10 years experience in leading tourists in this area. He gives you lots of commentaries about Takayama, which enhances your travel experience. This tour is conducted for one private group. You can enjoy everything at your pace. Lunch, tea break and all the admission fees are included.

Spend a night in Takayama after a privately guided tour of the old castle town and its Sanmachi Street, then visit UNESCO-listed Shirakawago the following day. This 2-day itinerary allows travelers to soak up the sights of both popular destinations without the rush or crowded tours. A guide points out local specialties along the traditional food street and explains the significance of the gassho-style (thatched-roof) homes in well-preserved Shirakawago.

You can enjoy wonderful hiking in nature-rich Takayama.You can be very satisfied because you can experience great mountain view on top of Ropeway. (Not include Ropeway fee) Upon request, you can go to special hot spring. (but you need additional fee) Of course you can change our start time. Please bring the following few luggage. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking / rainwear (if you need) we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.If it's raining possible to do our tour. Not less than 2 person. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city, etc ..)

This private and customizable tour for Takayama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

You will observe the layout of the town and the architecture, and learn about how they relate to the unique history of the town. You will also have the opportunity to sample the local sake, with an experienced brewery worker as your guide. Please specify your desired starting and ending times when you make a booking.

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. You can see more than 5 temples with local guide. This is walking tour around Higashiyama walking course. You can change our start time. If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person.