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Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida
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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.
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$64.76
From
$64.76
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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Private Custom Full-Day Tour of Shirakawa-go from Takayama
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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.
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From
$750.15
per group
From
$750.15
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Shirakawago Charter Car Tour (Takayama departure) with English-speaking Driver
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Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Our English-speaking driver will take you first 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!
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From
$248.15
Price varies by group size
From
$248.15
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Shirakawago & Gokayama Charter Car Tour (Takayama departure) with Private Driver
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Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Our English-speaking driver will take you first 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!
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From
$337.48
Price varies by group size
From
$337.48
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Hot spring / Onsen tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours)
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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 ..)
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From
$93.93
From
$93.93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Hiking tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours)
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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.
(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 ..)
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$93.93
From
$93.93
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide
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You can experience History and culture of Takayama.
This is walking tour around oldtownship 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.
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From
$58.10
From
$58.10
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
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.
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From
$355.64
From
$355.64
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Hiking + Ropeway (special mountain view!)
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 ..)
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From
$116.21
From
$116.21

Guided Tour of Hida Folk Village
You will get a feel for how Japanese villagers lived in the Edo period when you see their houses preserved in their original condition, along with the tools and furniture that they used. You can also participate in seasonal activities, arts and crafts, or try out some old-fashioned toys.
Your guide, a native English-speaker and long-time resident of Hida Takayama, will give you an in-depth explanation of the Folk Village and the exhibits there.
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From
$154.94
per group
From
$154.94
per group
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Private Tour - A Tour to Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site "Shirakawago"!
1 hour by bus from Takayama City, there is a village called "Shirakawa-go", which has such a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Shirakawa-go, which was registered as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995 and nominated 3 Michelin stars, is now a very popular area for tourists.
On this tour, the otomo guide will introduce the highlights of each spot that usually tourists will miss!
If you have a chance to visit Shirakawa-go, you will be able to overlook the entire village and the mansion boasting the best history in the village ♪
If you want to enjoy 100% of the charm of Shirakawa-go, this is the plan you would recommend!!
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From
$132.18
Price varies by group size
From
$132.18
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Discover Takayama 4 hours
How would you feel if you arrived in a city and don't know anything about it?
How would you feel if you had someone you want by your side
let her find out and love what she does?
Luca, the friend of the solver:
He has twenty years of excellent experience in the sector
hospitality and customer service.
The friend of the solver is an Italian native speaker who
speaks perfect english and japanese.
The price of the tours are high because the services are excellent!
Come and find out!
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From
$483.25
per group
From
$483.25
per group

Zen Meditation and Higashiyama Temples Walking 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.
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From
$66.09
From
$66.09
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Takayama Custom Full Day Tour
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.
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From
$226.60
Price varies by group size
From
$226.60
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
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.
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From
$168.74
Price varies by group size
From
$168.74
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Takayama & Shirakawago 2 days tour
You can satisfied completely this Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go area within 2 days with special local guide.
-1 day-
Shirakawa-go (UNESCO world heritage site 2hours walking) /
Lunch in restaurant (include fee) /
Big fall + Big tree (Hiking about 1hour) /
Hot spring in nature.
-2 day-
Higashiyama walking course (walking 90min.you can see lot's of temples) /
Lunch in restaurant (include fee) /
Rickshaw ride (about 10min) /
City side walking (90min) /
Please bring the following few luggages.
Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking
we will do this tour by English guide.we can also booking your hotel around this Takayama area if you need please let us know. (Not include hotel fee)
Max 20 person.
please let us inform when you need other language guide.
you can change our start time.
we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g. Kamikochi, etc ..)
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From
$2,401.59
per group
From
$2,401.59
per group

Shirakawa-go Charter Car Tour (Kanazawa departure) with English-speaking Driver
Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Our English-speaking driver will take you first 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!
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From
$297.78
Price varies by group size
From
$297.78
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Half-Day Tour of Takayama
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.
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From
$145.26
per group
From
$145.26
per group
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Takayama walking tour & Hida Folk Village
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.
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From
$94.90
From
$94.90

Takayama oldtownship walking tour with local guide. (About 70min)
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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.
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From
$94.90
From
$94.90
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Private Tour - Tradition and history in Takayama! Make new discoveries!
Welcome to Takayama, a mountainous city in Gifu. In this plan, we introduce the highlights of Takayama which you must see. First stop is the morning market, full of vegetables, fruits, and fish. Enjoy talking to the locals with support from your guide.
Next is the village with a private house stored, a national heritage, Shirakawa-go. The main spot is where old wooden architecture are lined up. An exciting walk through the row of sake breweries and craft shops.
Finally, traditional pottery and wooden furniture stores. It has a contemporary design while preserving traditional techniques. Find your favorite item!
If you want to see the best spots and be efficient, this plan is for you.
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From
$104.22
Price varies by group size
From
$104.22
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Takayama & Shirakawago 3 days tour
You can satisfied completely this Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go area within 3 days with special local guide.
-1 day-
Shirakawa-go (UNESCO world heritage site 2hours walking) /
Lunch in restaurant (include fee) /
Big fall + Big tree (Hiking about 1hour) /
Hot spring in nature.
-2 day-
Higashiyama walking course (walking 90min.you can see lot's of temples) /
Lunch in restaurant (include fee) /
Rickshaw ride (about 10min) /
City side walking (90min) /
-3 day-
Mount-Deus mountain (2hours hiking) /
Lunch in restaurant (include fee) /
Ogenji temple (15 min.) /
Garyu Park (20 min.) /
Suimu Shrine (30 min.)
Please bring the following few luggages.
Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking
we will do this tour by English guide.we can also booking your hotel around this Takayama area if you need please let us know. (Not include hotel fee)
Max 20 person.
please let us inform when you need other language guide.
you can change our start time.
we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g. Kamikochi, etc ..)
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From
$2,905.15
per group
From
$2,905.15
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Full Day Tour of Takayama
Your guide - a native English speaker and long-term resident of Hida Takayama - will lead you through the old town, telling you about the architecture and how it relates to the region's unique history. There are tasty things to eat and drink along the way, as well as beautiful sights and many other discoveries to be made.
There is too much to cover in just a few hours, so the route and the explanation will be tailored to your particular interests. Whether you are here for sake or Hida Beef, or to get off the beaten path, we can help you to find what you are looking for, and maybe something you aren't expecting.
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From
$367.99
per group
From
$367.99
per group
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Best of Takayama Private Walking Tour
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.
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From
$193.08
Price varies by group size
From
$193.08
Price varies by group size
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