1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago | 9 hours

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End the tour at Kanazawa St
2 Adults x $190.18
$380.36
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2 Adults x $173.95
$347.90
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$347.90
Start and end at Takayama: Start and end the tour at Takayama Station

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance to the Takayama Jinya
  • Transportation between all destinations
  • Guided walks at both Takayama and Shirakawa-go
  • Lunch

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Takayama Station
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End point

Itinerary

  • Takayama Jinya

    Tour the inside of the Takayama Jinya, a beautiful centuries old government outpost built for the Shogunā€™s representatives, and learn about the history and industry of Takayama.

    1 hour

  • Sanmachi Suji

    Explore the traditional ā€œSanmachiā€ district in the heart of Takayama. Lead by your knowledgeable tour guide, you will have a chance to see some of the woodwork this region is famous for and take in its scenic streets.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

    Try and sample the local delicacies of Takayama a great way to take a culinary tour of the city and get your day-off to a delicious start!

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Shirakawa-mura

    Explore the World Heritage-listed ā€˜Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go with your tour guide, followed by free time for you to explore the area by yourselves

    5 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Worth it

Published on Nov, 2024

Yoshi was an excellent, informative and personable guide. His in-depth knowledge and command of English made the tour worthwhile

So much more interesting than exploring on your own

Published on Nov, 2024

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 donā€™t speak Japanese, so much is lost when you just walk around these historic places without a clue. With this tour I learned a lot about Takayama and Shirakawago and had a fabulous time.

Touring with an old friend

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great tour of the historic Takayama government building followed by a walk through the old district. Our guide recommended a really great Ramen restaurant for lunch. We took a bus to Shirakawago and toured the old village. It was a great day. Our guide was enjoyable to talk with and gave us great information about the history of the sites we explored. It was like touring with an old friend.

Excellent guide and tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Excellent tour of Takayama and Shirakawa-go with Hemi from Snow Monkey Resorts. Knowledgeable and informative with his commentary without being overbearing and making it feel like a history lesson. Moved at a great pace with time to enjoy what we were seeing and experiencing without ever being rushed. Highly recommend.

Really informative tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Really informative day out and Hemi was a terrific guide. Really interesting tour with a group of only 5 so able to ask plenty of questions and get lots of information. Would recommend if you only have a short time in Takayama. Thanks Hemi.

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