Takayama
English
6 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 6 people

Full Day Private Tour of Takayama

Highlights

You will learn the history of this old castle town as you walk through the streets, observing the architecture and enjoying the scenery. You can go inside some Edo period buildings, and sample food and drink along the way.

There is more to see than we can cover in one day, so we will tailor the itinerary to your interests.

William P.

4.75 / 5
(4 reviews)

Meeting Point

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

Miyagawa Riverside Morning Market

Takayama Betsuin Temple

Higashiyama Walking Path

Gokoku Jinja Shrine

Shiroyama Park

Scenic Old Town

Takayama Jinya (Government House)

Ending Point

Takayama Jinya (Government House)

What to Expect

Your guide will tell you all about the history of this old town, and interesting stories about each area as you walk through it.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

We will meet up in town, so there is no transportation fee.

What‘s not included

Food/Drink: You may want to take a little cash with you, in case you want to sample some tasty treats and/or sake along the way.

Important Information

This is a private tour - you will not be with any other groups.

It is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. The itinerary may vary depending on the weather and season.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

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Kay S.

5 / 5
Jun 13, 2024

Sake Tour at Takayama

William is attentive and knowledgeable. The tour was well curated and smooth. He was quick to pick up our preferences and chose good sakes for us to enjoy. He was accommodating and attentive and leniently answered my curious daughter’s questions.

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Steve L.

5 / 5
Oct 9, 2023

Knowledgeable, flexible plus very nice to travel with.

We very much appreciated William. Like traveling with a good friend with a wonderful knowledge of Takayama and surrounding areas. The plans was to see the twice yearly festival, but weather kept inferrring - William redirected us to lots more activities as a partial replacement plus found some places where we could see floats in their respective “garages” plus more. Also great communicator and found interesting restaurants for us.

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Eitan B.

5 / 5
May 26, 2023

Unique experience

A unique example of professionalism combined with a warm personality, an American that fall in love with the Japanese tradition and culture, transferred himself many years ago to this wonderful part of the country and created here his family. He speaks like a japani and feels like a japani , he can be a title for a nice “ American Hollywood “ film. We were lucky to meet this guy to guide us through the streets of Takayama.

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Ara S.

4 / 5
Jan 12, 2020

Takayama and Shikagawa tour

Enjoyable tour. Knowledgeable about the history, architecture and cuisine. Gives an interesting perspective as an ex pat living in Takayama

$303/ per group

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