Takayama Hida Beef and Sake Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Savour the flavors of Takayama on this private, fully customizable food tour led by your government-licensed local guide. Nestled in the mountains of Hida, Takayama is famous for premium Hida beef and locally brewed sake. Stroll the beautifully preserved Sanmachi Suji old town, where dark-wood merchant houses, sake breweries and shops line the streets, and sample Hida beef skewers, sushi and sweet treats along the way. Visit Takayama Jinya, the only surviving Edo-period government house in Japan, then browse the riverside Miyagawa Morning Market for fresh produce and local specialties. Because this is a private tour for your group only, the pace and the stops are entirely up to you. Tell your guide your tastes and dietary needs and they will tailor the day around them. Whether you crave melt-in-the-mouth Hida beef, crisp local sake or seasonal mountain dishes, you will eat like a local and leave with a deeper feel for Takayama's food culture and history.

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sanmachi Suji

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Takayama Jinya

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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