Top Experiences in Takayama Morning Markets (Asaichi)

You can experience not only History and culture but also local food & Sake brewery of Takayama.
include food fee and experience of making Rice cracker and Sake tasting in Hirase brewery.

sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker

This is walking tour around 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.
Please call us if you want to do our tour within few hours.
If it's raining possible to do this tour.

Refresh yourself in the spectacular scenery of Takayama and Shirakawa-go, two settlements found deep in the mountains of Gifu. Learn about their abundant traditional architecture dating back to over 400 years ago, and the culture surrounding them. You will gain a lot of knowledge and fun facts with your English-speaking guide driver.

Enjoy the Charm of Hida Takayama!
Hida Takayama is a popular tourist destination rich in history and culinary culture. Our photography team, accompanied by a guide, will capture your wedding photos while sharing the allure of Hida Takayama with you.

Experience Traditional Japanese Wedding Attire, Kimono!
The Japanese wedding kimono is a symbol of Japan's marital culture. In this experience, you can adorn yourself in the elegant and beautiful kimono, immersing in the Japanese wedding culture.

Choose to Wear a Wedding Dress or Your Own Traditional Wedding Attire for the Shoot!
We provide wedding dresses for your shoot. Additionally, you're welcome to bring and wear your own traditional wedding attire.

Shoot at Various Locations within Hida Takayama!
Hida Takayama boasts numerous photogenic spots. In this activity, we will take you through these spots in Hida Takayama for your wedding photos.

A Professional Photographer Knowledgeable about Hida Takayama Will Conduct Your Shoot!

You can experience not only History and culture but also local food of Takayama.
but not include food(may be you need 1-2 thousands yen) and experience of making Rice cracker.(400yen)

sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker

This is walking tour around 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.

If it's raining possible to do this tour.

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This trip is an awesome way to see the best of Japan’s culture, history, and nature in one day. You will explore two of the most beautiful and historic places in Japan: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go, both of which are World Heritage Sites.

You will travel by bus from Nagoya, with a bilingual guide who spoke both English & Chinese who will make the journey fun and informative.

Marvel at the charm and beauty of Hida Takayama, also known as “Little Kyoto of Hida”. Wander through the old streets that have the vibe of the Edo period, and visit the Miyagawa Morning Market, one of the three major morning markets in Japan, where you can find all kinds of local delicacies and handcrafts.

Be amazed by the picturesque scenery of Shirakawa-go, famous for its gassho-style houses. These are traditional farmhouses with steep thatched roofs that look like hands in prayer.

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.

Let's walk around the Takayama city and enjoy communicating to local people with a well informed guide.
Enjoy communicating to the Takayama local people during the tour, your guide is happy to help you!

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.

Visit the best parts of Takayama and Shirakawago on a private 2-day tour.
Learn about the history of Japanese traditional buildings at your leisure .
Personalized attention is guaranteed with a dedicated guide at your side .
Overnight accommodation, lunch, and transport from designated meeting points

Experience our Full Day Private Tour in Takayama and Shirakawago!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Japan as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Takayama and Shirakawago.

Travelers to this region can experience the natural beauty and traditional Japanese culture by visiting The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and the Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory. They can also explore the must-see attractions of Takayama town and learn about the local culture and history with the assistance of a well-trained and organized English-speaking driver as a guide.

We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

We are based in the Hokuriku region and are well aware of the hidden beauty of this region. As we have been in this field for many years, our service will define itself.

Travelers to this region will be welcomed and will visualize the natural beauty, and traditional Japanese culture by visitIng The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go, Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory, following Takayama towns’ must-see attractions and learn more about their culture and history along the way. We have a well-trained and organized English-speaking driver as guide.

New tour dates in 2024! This 1-day tour from Kanazawa visits Shirakawago and Takayama. At the World Heritage site Shirakawago, enjoy seeing the seasonal scenery of a quaint village of thatch-roofed houses. At Takayama, take a walk around the old town, where traditional Japanese-style townhouses and traces of the Edo period (1603-1868) still remain.

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.

In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey through these local art and craft spots while offering fascinating insights into the origins, history and production techniques of the skilled Hida craftsmanship you will encounter.

Takayama is the best place to experience the fruits of this rich heritage. A myriad of local workshops and retail outlets remain and these establishments sell both folk crafts, such as Sashiko patchwork and Hanga wood block prints, and also traditional crafts borne from ‘high’ culture, including intricate wooden carving and Shunkeinuri lacquerware.

Note*1: You will not be able to see all the sights on this tour. You must choose at most 3 and inform your guide.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama!

Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go and Takayama via chartered vehicle exclusively for you. Your English-speaking driver will takes you to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village.

On this day trip departing from Kanazawa, 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.

Shirakawa-go and Takayama is a remote settlement 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 villages on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver.

Your driver will customize your fantastic and efficient Full-day tour according to your interests and requests.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama!

Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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.

Experience the highlights of Takayama on our private, award-winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Takayama's unforgettable sights. We have been awarded the renowned tripadvisor certificate of excellence in Takayama. Your personal guide will take you to the highlights of Takayama and customize the tour to your desire. Professional guides will tailor the tour to your needs and ensure you are satisfied. Collection and drop off at your hotel.

This is more than an ordinary culinary tour—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Takayama’s rich culture and history, regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our local food heroes throughout shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past.

Takayama is a town famed for being deeply rooted in its local culture and history, where daily life still revolves around its longstanding traditional shops. This entertaining and informative Takayama cuisine and cultural tour takes lets you stroll down the side streets of a beautiful town, practically unchanged since the Edo period.

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Regardless of whether you are coming to Japan for the first time, or you’re an obsessed Japan lover, this intimate, private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories in Japan. You will be taken to the Japan's most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

Hidden high in the mountains of central Japan, far from the hustle and bustle of metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, lie the quaint and well-preserved townscapes of Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Once a direct land holding of the Shogun, Takayama will enthrall you with its beautiful woodwork and traditional streets that offer a more relaxed beauty than cities such as Kyoto and Kanazawa. Shirakawa-go, on the other hand, offers a great example of the village-life experienced by Japanese farmers of ages past, and still experienced today by those lucky few who call it their home. Led by a locally-based and English-speaking guide, this experience will enthrall you with visions of life in Japan during an era very different from our own.

For travelers looking to explore a more traditional side of Japan, Takayama and Shirakawa-go offer a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a world that seems far away from the hustle and bustle of major cities. Takayama today has within it a faithfully preserved traditional town composed of three major avenues and a number of alleyways. With crystal clear water flowing on both sides of the streets, and historical wooden buildings, you will be witness to the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture. Shirakawa-go, on the other hand, is and has always been a quaint village of thatched roof homes, where agriculture and cottage industries thrived for centuries. Nowadays, it has become well known as one of the few remaining villages in Japan that boasts a high number of preserved homes with thatched roofs. You are free to start your tour from either Takayama or Kanazawa, and also end the tour at either of those destinations.

For travelers looking to explore a more traditional side of Japan, Takayama and Shirakawa-go offer a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a world that seems far away from the hustle and bustle of major cities. Takayama today has within it a faithfully preserved traditional town composed of three major avenues and a number of alleyways. With crystal clear water flowing on both sides of the streets, and historical wooden buildings, you will be witness to the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture. Shirakawa-go, on the other hand, is and has always been a quaint village of thatched roof homes, where agriculture and cottage industries thrived for centuries. Nowadays, it has become well known as one of the few remaining villages in Japan that boasts a high number of preserved homes with thatched roofs. You are free to start your tour from either Takayama or Kanazawa, and also end the tour at either of those destinations.

Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty. The tour will also go to Shirakawago to see Japanese traditional buildings. You will learn the history of Shirakawago, how people have remained those life style. Take a photos of the well-preserved Shirakawago, then your tour will end at Kanazawa (We'll take you to Shirakawago by local express bus and you can keep your luggage in lockers at Shirakawago. Or send it to your Kanazawa accommodation one day in advance. Lockers or sending costs are not included.)