Full Day Tour of Takayama: Discover Architecture, History, and Food with a Native English Speaker
Takayama
Embark on a full-day tour of Takayama with a native English speaker. Explore the city's architecture, delve into its rich history, and indulge in delicious local food. Tailored to your interests, this tour promises unique discoveries and unexpected surprises.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple - You will learn how the location of this temple relates to the history of the town.
  • Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine - You will learn about the role of this Shinto shrine in the founding of Takayama
  • Shiroyama Park - You will enjoy a walk in the woods, and observe the layout of the town from the vantage point of the castle mount.
  • Higashiyama Walking Course - You will see temples, shrines, and residential neighborhoods, and learn about the history and architecture of Takayama. We can cover as much or as little of the walking course as you like.
  • Funasaka Shuzo Brewery - You may rest in the lovely courtyard and enjoy a cup of sake that was made right there.
  • Harada Sake Brewery - You may taste the local sake at this historic brewery, and the several others located in old town Takayama.
What's Included
  • Guide services included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to any museums, etc. that you wish to enter along the tour route.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Your guide, a local English-speaking inhabitant who has spent many years in Hida Takayama, will take you on a journey through the historical town, sharing the story of its unique architecture and how it’s interwoven with the region’s distinctive past. Along the way, there will be delicious treats and refreshments to relish, as well as breathtaking views and a plethora of other hidden gems to uncover.

Given the immense richness of the place, it is impossible to explore all in the span of a few hours, so the itinerary and narrative will be customized based on your specific preferences. Whether your visit is for the local sake or Hida Beef, or to venture off the popular trails, we are here to assist you in unearthing what you desire, and perhaps, something unanticipated.

Location
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
I will meet you under the big wooden gate at the bottom of the approach to the shrine.
Cancellation Policy

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

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