Takayama Hida Beef & Sake Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

Takayama, Japan
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the flavors and history of Takayama on this 4-hour private walking tour with a government-licensed local guide.

This tour follows a fixed itinerary and visits three of Takayama's most iconic attractions. Depending on your hotel location or meeting point, the order of the visits may vary.

Sanmachi Suji, the beautifully preserved old town lined with traditional merchant houses, sake breweries, and local specialty shops.

Takayama Jinya, Japan's only remaining Edo-period government office.

Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market, one of Japan's most famous morning markets, where you can browse fresh local produce and regional specialties.

As this is a private tour, you can enjoy the experience at a relaxed pace with your own group while learning about Takayama's history and culinary traditions from your knowledgeable local guide. Please note that food, drinks, sake tastings, and admission to Takayama Jinya are not included and will be at your own expense.

What's included

  • The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
  • Government-licensed English speaking local guide
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Takayama
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list.
  • Private transportation
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Any food and beverage expenses

What to expect

  1. Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
    1h
    Browse the Miyagawa Morning Market along the riverside, where local farmers and artisans sell fresh produce, pickles, sweets and crafts. Sample seasonal treats and Hida specialties with your guide and soak up the lively local atmosphere.
    ※April to November: 7a.m. to noon
    December to March: 8a.m. to noon
  2. Takayama Jinya
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Takayama Jinya, the only surviving Edo-period government house in Japan. Explore the historic tatami rooms, rice storehouse and gardens while your guide explains the town's role as a shogunate territory and its rich merchant culture.
  3. Sanmachi Suji
    1h 30m
    Wander through Sanmachi Suji, Takayama's beautifully preserved old town of dark-wood merchant houses, sake breweries and shops. Your guide leads you to spots serving Hida beef skewers, sushi and street snacks, and to sake breweries marked by their cedar-ball sugidama.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites.
Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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