Gujo Hachiman Half-Day Private Tour: Explore a 400-year old Summer Dance and Water Tradition
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Immerse yourself in the 400-year old tradition of Gujo Hachiman with a private tour. Explore the town's waterways and experience the famous Gujo Odori dance. Customize your itinerary and be guided by a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gujo Hachiman Castle - The origin of Gujo Hachiman Castle was a battle base constructed by the samurai lord, Morikazu Endo, in 1559. Afterwards, the Inaba and Endo Clans expended a lot of effort to maintain the fort and in 1667 the 6th-generation castle master, Tsunemoto Endo, undertook a huge renovation. Finally, the Tokugawa shogunate admitted it as an official castle.
What's Included
  • Licensed Local Guide
  • Customizable Tour of 2-3 sites
What's Not Included
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private transportation
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information

Gujo Hachiman is renowned for its pristine, unspoiled water and the centuries-old summer obon dance named the Gujo Odori, which has a history spanning over 400 years. Your exploration of the town’s waterways will take you along quaint paths, where you’ll get to see the numerous channels and springs that continue to serve the town today.

In this organized tour, a well-versed and officially licensed local guide will walk you through the town, introducing you to its charismatic streets and an antiquated castle town whose culture flourishes much like the waters of the nearby rivers.

We welcome your input on the experience you seek, allowing us to tailor a unique four-hour tour that fits your preferences perfectly!

Note1: Please indicate your preferred sightseeing locations from a given list in the tour details to make your personalized itinerary.
Note
2: The Japanese government provides the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification, which requires a deep understanding and broad knowledge about Japanese culture and history.

  • Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Gujo Hachiman Castle
659 Hachimancho Yanagimachi Ichinohira
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
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