Gifu
English, Spanish, Japanese (Native)
8 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 10 people

1 day Takayama excursion

Art, Culture, & Historical

We'll visit the beautiful old town, Takayama, where you can find the traditional Japanese local life. You can feel like you have time-traveled to the Edo era 400 years ago. We can enjoy the authentic old buildings and Takayama's local cuisine, Japanese wagyu BBQ, Japanese sake, rice cake stick, and more.

Saki K.

4.98 / 5
(63 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Takayama or Nagoya station

11:00 AM

Miyakawa Market:Discover the local fresh products

12:00 PM

Lunch at Takayama local restaurants:We can have many choices! I'll take you the best place for you

02:00 PM

Takayama old town(Sanmachi Street):Shop&Enjoy the street food

03:00 PM

Takayama station(bus terminal)

Ending Point

At your hotel in Takayama or Nagoya station

What to Expect

If you like to discover the local culture and tasty food walking around the town, this trip is a good fit for you!

We'll try the Takayama's authentic street food(Japanese wagyu sushi, rice cake stick, fresh Japanese sake and more!)

Get a feel for the atmosphere 400 years old at an old town district. Of course, we can enjoy some shopping in this area

where you can find unique souvenirs, like Takayama's artisan products.

Takayama is a small town so that it's fun to explore while walking around. We can visit some local hidden cafes and shops

which are not shown in a guide book!

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guiding fee

What‘s not included

Transportation fee for guide to get to Takayama(7,000 yen)


Lunch(About 1,000 yen - 3,000 yen. depending on your choice)

Entrance fee for Hida no Sato

Important Information

see the calendar for availability

This tour starts from Nagoya station.

If you want to start from Takayama, please contact the guide.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

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Nancy I.

5 / 5
Jul 22, 2024

My tour with Saki to Ghibli Park was amazing.

As an older woman traveling alone she accommodated me by picking me up at my hotel, cheerfully. She has been to Ghibli park many times and was able to navigate the park so I was able to see every sight I wanted and still have time for lunch before our scheduled time in the warehouse. Saki speaks great E glish so we communicated seamlessly. Saki is a kind, thoughtful guide who made sure I was as comfortable as possible through the whole tour. Highly recommended.

Saki K.

Thank you so much for your kind review! It was so interesting hearing about your stay in Japan, I hope you could make a good memory at Ghibli Park. That rainy passage to the Totoro house was a special memory for me. If you have a next chance to visit here, I am happy to attend you again! Thank you so much for your booking.

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Mary P.

5 / 5
Jul 21, 2024

Fantastic sumo experience with Saki!

This sumo experience has been a highlight of our almost 3 week trip in Japan. Saki was so helpful in picking tickets, setting up a meeting time, and explaining all of the interesting and amazing details that makes sumo so interesting. We spent about five hours and they just flew by, my teenage boys sat with Saki and asked her questions and had fun with her, too. She’s such a nice person, you will really enjoy your time with her. She also gave us some dining suggestions, offered to walk us around Nagoya Castle, and helped set up a car to Ghibli Park. She knows Nagoya and Kyoto inside and out, I can’t recommend her enough! So easy to communicate with her and so nice to spend time with her.

Saki K.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It was my pleasure to attend for your first time sumo experience, I enjoyed a lot spending time with you. I appreciate your interest in this sport, especially your sons had very interesting point of view. I hope this experience became something special for them.Thank you so much for your booking again, hopefully we can see again in the future!

Maria H.

4 / 5
May 27, 2024

Bonita excursi?n con Saki!

Fuimos con Saki a conocer Shirakawa-go y Takayama desde Nagoya . Los pueblos son preciosos aunque el viaje desde Nagoya en autobús se hace muy largo y es una pena pues nos faltó tiempo en Takayama . Saki muy atenta y encantadora . Nos dio muchas recomendaciones para la excursión y para todo el viaje ,merece la pena ir con ella se hace todo más fácil. Gracias Saki por un día tan estupendo!

Saki K.

Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario sobre mi tour! Fue un placer de conocer a vosotros, ha sido muy divertido a hablar contigo durante el viaje. jeje Gracias por aconsejarme sobre tiempo del viaje, voy a considerar del nuevo el itinerario más práctico. Espero poder a veros en futuro, gracias por usarme como guía!

Scott L.

5 / 5
May 8, 2024

Wonderful Friendly Tour Guide

Spent a wonderful day visiting studio Ghibli Park in Nagoya with Saki. She was such a happy friendly person with lots of knowledge to share.This made the day very enjoyable and one I won't forget.

Saki K.

Thank you so much for your kind review! I am glad you enjoyed Ghibli Park, it was my pleasure to guide you and I had great time with you talking about Ghibli movies:) Please come back to Japan again in the future!

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