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15 Best Takayama Tours In Japan

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The 15 most popular takayama tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Takayama Tours In Japan

Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour

Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour - Shirakawa-go: gassho-zukuri houses, quiet lanes, and real-life atmosphere

1.Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go Morning Guided Tour

Most Popular★ 4.9

Morning guided tour from Kanazawa to UNESCO Shirakawa-go. Early arrival, English guide, multilingual audio, local food, then Kenrokuen Garden.

“Really good tour, Keita was super friendly and very informative. excellent English made for a super easy and enjoyable tour. only slight downside is i wish there was just a bit more time in Shirakawa-go but overall it was an excellent tour and saved a lot of hassle of trying to work out the bus…”

988 reviews5 hoursFrom $77by Japan Panoramic Tours

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Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Two Local Experience

Kanazawa: World Heritage Shirakawa-go & Two Local Experience - Getting started at Kanazawa Station West Plaza (and why it matters)

Kanazawa/Takayama: Shirakawago & Takayama Private Day Tour

Kanazawa/Takayama: Shirakawago & Takayama Private Day Tour - Pickup timing and the 8-hour rhythm that keeps you from rushing

3.Kanazawa/Takayama: Shirakawago & Takayama Private Day Tour

★ 4.8

Private day trip from Kanazawa or Takayama to Shirakawa-go and Takayama with an English-speaking driver and an unhurried pace.

“It was really comfortable trip through three places – Shirakawa-go, Takayma and open-air museum Hida no Sato in Takayama. In Shirakawa our guide showed us everything – view point on the village, old house museum etc. There were a lot of tourists in the village tho. In Takayma and Hida no Sato we were by…”

172 reviews8 hoursFrom $580by Rataliya Tours

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Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura

Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura - Stop 1: Ainokura Gassho Community in Gokayama (A Quieter First Impression)

4.Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura

★ 4.5

Ride a comfy bus from Takayama to UNESCO Ainokura and Shirakawa-go, with guided stops, included sites, and time to wander.

“We booked this tour and at the arrival destination there was no tour operator. Nobody responded after contacting the tour operator as well. Our entire day got wasted because of this. Please dont book this. Its a horrible experience.”

137 reviewsFrom $64.80by Nohi Bus

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1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago

1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago - Sanmachi Suji: old-town streets and famous woodwork

5.1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago

★ 5.0

One guided day linking Takayama and UNESCO Shirakawa-go with transport included, market snacks, and guided walks plus free time.

“You will gain a much better appreciation for both of these places by doing this tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and told great stories about these places in an entertaining way. Especially if you don’t speak Japanese, so much is lost wheRead more”

113 reviewsFrom $177.06by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go - Sanmachi old town and Miyagawa Morning Market: where the Hida flavor shows up

6.From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

★ 4.9

One day guided mix of Takayama history and Shirakawa-go village sights, with transport, expert English guide, and time to explore.

“Joyce (Aiko) is a phenomenal guide. She is deeply knowledge, supremely kind and highly professional. We enjoyed leaning about the history and culture of the sites we visited. Joyce was very patient with the endless questions about the sites and Japan related questions. She also provided a lot of additional information about Japanese culture and…”

113 reviews1 dayFrom $158by Machinovate Japan Ltd.

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Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple - Finding the Temple: Two Gates, One Clear Walk

From Takayama: Alpine Splendor – Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi

From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi - Shinhotaka Ropeway: the two-stage ride is the whole point

8.From Takayama: Alpine Splendor – Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi

★ 5.0

Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi day trip from Takayama with guided walks, Okuhida bear viewing, and included ropeway tickets.

“We had a beautiful blue sky day, the alpine views were amazing. The ropeway was excellent. The river/lake walk was beautiful. Our whole group thoroughly enjoyed the exercise.”

91 reviewsFrom $235.86by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide - Walking tour logistics: what “pickup on foot” means for your day

9.Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

★ 5.0

Private, government-licensed half-day walk in Takayama. Customize 2-3 highlights like Sanmachi Suji, markets, and festival floats.

“We had Tatsuya Ito as our guide and he took us through Takayama expertly, kindly and patiently and was able to answer all our sometimes very meticulous questions well. Thanks to him, we learned a lot about Takayama and its history, as well as about Japan as a whole. We can recommend it, as well…”

69 reviewsFrom $122.23by Japan Guide Agency

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Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery - Finding the meeting point in central Takayama

10.Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

★ 5.0

Small-group Takayama brewery tour at Hirase Shuzo with an English guide and included sake tasting. 30 minutes in the mountains.

“Great tour in English of an old family-run brewery that taught us a lot about sake and had a great and very generous tasting at the end. Would hit this up if you are curious about sake and are in Takayama.”

65 reviewsFrom $50.86by Happy Tour

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Ninja Experience in Takayama – Basic Course

Ninja Experience in Takayama - Basic Course - Finding the place: look for the raccoon dog entrance

11.Ninja Experience in Takayama – Basic Course

★ 5.0

One-hour Ninja Cafe Takayama basic course with ninja costume rental, authentic shuriken practice, sword kata training, and fun photos.

“It's so much fun! Real shuriken and balloon popping with a blowgun are highly recommended if you come to Takayama. You can take some very memorable and special photos.”

62 reviewsFrom $36.33by Ninja Cafe TAKAYAMA (Ninjia Experience)

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Ninja Experience in Takayama – Basic Course

Ninja Experience in Takayama - Basic Course - Finding the place: look for the raccoon dog entrance

Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama

Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama - The Walk Itself: 2.5 Hours of Stroll, Learn, Taste

13.Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama

★ 5.0

Private Takayama Old Town food tour with snacks and saké, translation help, and local navigation. 2.5 hours for $148.62 per person.

“While our guide was super nice and we learned some new things, we were expecting a food tour where you ate more local foods. This wasn't it. We made a stop at a coffee shop, had a cup of miso in a shop where anyone could have a cuRead more”

59 reviewsFrom $148.62by SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE

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Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide - The route: what you see at each stop (and what to watch for)

14.Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★ 4.5

A 45-minute Takayama old-town walking tour with an English guide: Jinya, Nakabashi Bridge, and shrine stops plus time to ask questions.

“Very nice tour. We were late on our train to Takayama so had no time to go to hotel first so dragged our bags to the tour agency . There were so good . Yama was sitting there but I forgot the name of the excellent lady who actually did our touRead more”

50 reviewsFrom $48.22by Happy Tour

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Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go+Observatory|Day Trip from Nagoya

Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go+Observatory|Day Trip from Nagoya - Takayama old townscape: canals, cedar leaf sakebayashi, and old shop fronts

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