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A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, some with signage in Japanese. 1
A group of people dining at a traditional Japanese restaurant with wooden interiors and a view of the street outside. 2
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Takayama Customised Private Tour with Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency, JGA Inc.
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,065 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the natural beauty and historic splendour of Takayama
  • Learn about the history and culture of the city as you visit museums
  • Discover hidden and interesting places as you explore with your guide
  • Customise the itinerary to best suit your personal interests and preferences
  • Admire the stunning scenery of Gifu Prefecture where Takayama is located

Activity location

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

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4-Hour Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
NZ$1,065.14 x 1 AdultNZ$1,065.14
Total
Price is NZ$1,065.14
Until Wed, 19 Aug

6-Hour Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
NZ$1,065.14 x 1 AdultNZ$1,065.14
Total
Price is NZ$1,065.14
Until Wed, 19 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any public/private transport fees during the tour

What you can expect

Description

Located in Gifu Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, Takayama (or Hida-Takayama) is filled with historic charm and is also renowned for its natural beauty. Explore this ancient city with a local guide and see the best of what it has to offer on a private walking tour.

This private walking tour can be customised based on your interests. Choose 2 to 4 sightseeing spots from the suggested itinerary below and explore Takayama at your own pace with your guide.

Suggested Itinerary

  1. Takayama sightseeing – approximately 6 hours

Meet your local guide and begin your private walking tour of Takayama. Choose 2 to 4 sightseeing spots from the list below. Your guide will accompany you throughout the tour and provide insights into the history and culture of each location.

The order of the selected sightseeing spots can be customised based on your preferences and available time.

Sanmachi Street
Sanmachi Street has many houses and stores that date back to the Edo period (1603-1868). The area is lined with shops carrying local specialities and has a lively atmosphere with many people stopping to shop and eat here.

Hida Folk Village
Hida Folk Village is an open-air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida Region.

Takayama Jinya
The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office headed by officials dispatched from Edo (present-day Tokyo). The building complex is now open to the public as a museum.

Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
The Miyagawa Market and Jinya-mae Market sell local crafts, snacks, and produce.

Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
The exhibition hall shows key aspects of the Takayama Festival and displays floats used in the festival.

Hida Kokubunji Temple
This Buddhist temple is known for its three-storied pagoda, historic Buddhist statue, and a huge gingko tree that is over 1,260 years old.

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine is the venue for the Takayama Festival in the autumn and is located next to the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall.

Kusakabe Folk Museum
The Kusakabe Folk Museum is a historic private residence constructed during the Meiji period in an Edo architectural style and designated as an important cultural property of Japan.

Total duration: approximately 6 hours.

Location

Activity location

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Takayama
    • Takayama, Gifu, Japan