Takayama

Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

Embark on an exciting journey through the rich history and culture of Takayama's old town! Experience the beauty of this traditional castle town and its lingering atmosphere, as if you have stepped back in time. With a local guide, you'll learn about the history and culture of Takayama, and visit landmarks such as Nakabashi Bridge, the unique Takayama Jinya, Yamazakura Shrine, Hida Kokubunji Temple, and Sanmachi Suji. Take stunning photos of the old town and admire the craftsmanship of Takumi, the skilled carpenters of the Hida area. See the big Ginkgo tree and hear its fascinating story at Hida Kokubunji Temple, and discover the secrets of Japanese spirituality. With the option to enter the Takayama Jinya, this tour offers a truly immersive experience for those who want to delve deeper into the rich history and culture of Takayama. Book now and join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Language

English

Location

Takayama

Rating

Duration

70 minutes

Takayama Old Town Tour with Local Guide. Explore the rich atmosphere of this designated Important Traditional Building Area. Learn about its history and culture, take beautiful photos, and visit unique sites like the last Edo period government office, the Takayama Jinya (entrance fee not included). See Takumi's carpentry masterpieces, the big Ginkgo tree at Hida Kokubun-ji Temple, and the Triple Pagoda.

Itinerary

Stop At: Kamisannomachi
Discover the old town's history and culture with our guide. Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nakabashi Bridge
Take stunning photos at this bridge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Takayama Jinya
View the unique and special Japanese government office, the only one of its kind in Japan. Option to visit (not included in tour).

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yamazakura Shrine
See the works of Takumi, the skilled carpenters of Hida Takayama, and learn about Japanese religion.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hida Kokubunji Temple
Explore the big Ginkgo tree with its interesting story, and admire the Triple Pagoda.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sanmachi Suji
Take in the sights of the old town.

Duration: 10 minutes

Key Takeaways

The tour takes place in the old town of Takayama and covers its history and culture. The tour includes stops at various landmarks such as Nakabashi Bridge, Takayama Jinya, Yamazakura Shrine, Hida Kokubunji Temple, and Sanmachi Suji. The tour is led by a local guide who provides explanations of Japanese spirituality and culture. Entrance fees and service fees are not included in the tour. The tour has a cancellation policy ranging from 20-50% fee if canceled 10-24 hours before the tour, and a full refund if canceled due to weather. The tour is not recommended for those with serious medical conditions. The tour requires good weather and may be canceled due to poor weather conditions with a date change or full refund offered.

From $66

/person

Adults

Ages 12-88

Children

Ages 0-11

The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.

Reviews

Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

45 reviews

1/1

Really nice tour to take , try and do the 2 hour one

Excellent tour . We did not have much time in Takayama so did the one hour tour in evening but it was very very good . Forgot the lady who guided us on tour but she was very good as was Yama who was at the tour agency when we arrived .

vickicork

December 2, 2023

A Great way to highlight key areas in Takayama

Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and was very patient in showing us a lot of the interesting parts of the town. When we took the tour, a s it was still early morning, there weren't too many people walking down the old town streets, making it ideal for taking pictures without too many people in our shot. Outside of the Old Town, our guide also told us about history surrounding the places we went, and also pointed out many of the interesting shops and places we may want to visit after the tour. Thanks to that we didn't run out of things to see during our stay. If you are visiting Takayama without knowing too much about the area, I would highly recommend this tour!

Maximilian H

June 26, 2023