Takayama Private Tour with Sake Tasting and Craft Workshop

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

How about spending a day experiencing the traditional culture and craftsmanship of Takayama?

Your Licensed Guide Interpreter will meet you at your accommodation in Takayama and accompany you on this private tour using public transportation and walking.

See the magnificent festival floats at the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and explore streets where Hida Shunkei lacquerware, woodcraft, and woodcarving traditions are still alive. At the Hida Takayama Town Experience Center, make your own Sarubobo, Takayama’s traditional good-luck doll, as a special souvenir of your visit.

Stroll through the atmospheric Sanmachi Historic District, admire traditional townhouses, visit a local sake brewery for a tasting, and browse shops offering locally made crafts and specialties.

This tour is perfect for those interested in Japanese craftsmanship, local traditions, and hands-on cultural experiences. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to your interests.

What's Included

Admission Fee
National Licensed Guide
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Public Transportation Fee
Local lunch ( set meal or noodle, etc)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

The guide will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

    See some of the magnificent festival floats used in the Takayama Festival, one of Japan’s most celebrated traditional festivals. Admire the elaborate decorations and craftsmanship up close while learning about the history and traditions of this important local festival.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Stroll through the historic streets of Takayama, where you can find workshops and shops featuring traditional Hida crafts. Learn about Hida Shunkei lacquerware and the region’s long tradition of woodworking and woodcarving while enjoying the atmosphere of the old town.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kamisannomachi

    Kamisannomachi is a beautifully preserved historic street in Takayama, lined with traditional wooden merchant houses dating from the Edo period. Today, many of these buildings are home to sake breweries, craft shops, cafés, and local specialty stores, making it an ideal place to experience the atmosphere and craftsmanship of old Takayama.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Takayamashi Hidatakayama Town Experience Exchange Center

    Try making your own Sarubobo, the iconic traditional good-luck doll of the Hida region. With its distinctive red body and simple design, Sarubobo has long been associated with wishes for happiness and good fortune. Your handmade doll will be a wonderful souvenir of your time in Takayama.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Sanmachi Suji

    Walk through Takayama’s beautifully preserved historic district, lined with traditional wooden merchant houses, shops, cafés, and sake breweries. The streets retain the atmosphere of old Japan and offer a wonderful opportunity to appreciate Takayama’s architecture and local culture.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Funasaka Shuzo Brewery

    Takayama is known for its sake, thanks to the region’s pure water and favorable climate. Visit a local sake brewery, learn about Japanese sake and its brewing traditions, and enjoy tasting locally produced sake. Sake tasting is available only for guests of legal drinking age.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Browse local shops in the historic district for traditional Hida crafts such as Hida Shunkei lacquerware, woodcrafts, Ichii Ittobori woodcarvings, Sarubobo dolls, and local specialties.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Sake Tasting
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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