Experience the rich history and traditional beauty of Takayama on a guided tour that takes you through its most iconic sites. Explore the vibrant Takayama Morning Market, delve into the past with a visit to the Takayama Jinya, enjoy a traditional Soba lunch, wander the beautifully preserved old-town streets, and sample local Sake on this exciting guided tour of Takayama from Nagoya.
35,000 yen per person (2-6 people)
Private Tour
Nagoya Station Golden Clock (Google Maps)
Nagoya Station Golden Clock (Google Maps)
7:45 (12 hours)
English, Spanish, German
Your first stop is the Takayama Morning Market along the Miyagawa River, where you’ll explore stalls filled with fresh produce, local crafts, and tasty snacks. This market offers a glimpse into local life as you interact with vendors, taste seasonal fruits, and possibly find a unique souvenir.
Next, step into history at Takayama Jinya, a well-preserved Edo-period government building. Here, you’ll explore rooms, courtyards, and gardens that reflect the political and social dynamics of the era, offering an insightful look into Japan’s past.
Afterward, enjoy lunch at Hisadaya, where you will try Hida Beef Hoba Miso, which is a dish you will rarely find outside of Takayama. It features decadent Hida beef, which is similar to Kobe beef and prized all over Japan for its rich flavor and texture. The tender meat is soaked in sweet, salty sauce and gently cooked on a Hoba leaf (magnolia). There is truly nothing like it!
The tour continues with a leisurely stroll through the Sanmachi Historic District, where traditional wooden buildings house charming shops, sake breweries, and small museums.
A highlight of your visit is the sake-tasting experience at Funasaka Sake Brewery, where you’ll learn about the art of sake brewing and sample various kinds of craft sake.
Your last is at Sakurayama Hashimangu, the most important Shinto shrine in Takayama and the starting point of the Takayama Autumn Festival.
We will meet at Nagoya Station’s Silver Clock, located in between both JR Shinkansen Exits. From there we will head to Takayama Station by Hida Limited Express, which will take about 2 and a half hours.
Explore the market stalls along the Miyagawa River. You can find fresh produce, local crafts, and snacks. Enjoy a stroll and sample some local delicacies.
Explore this historical government building, the only one of its kind remaining in Japan. Learn about the Edo period administration and enjoy the well-preserved architecture and gardens.
Enjoy a delicious Hida Beef Hoba Miso lunch at Hisadaya. This restaurant is known for their regional dishes, and you will dine on the famous Hida beef with seasonal vegetables in a savory miso sauce.
Wander through the charming streets of Sanmachi, lined with well-preserved Edo-period buildings. Visit traditional shops, sake breweries, and museums.
During our walk, we will stop at Funasaka to enjoy a sake-tasting experience. Here, you will learn about the traditional sake brewing process and try three different types of locally crafted sake.
You will visit the most important Shinto shrine in Takayama, which is also the starting point of the Takayama Autumn Festival.
From here we will make our way back to the station. We will take the JR Limited Express Hida train back to Nagoya. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Our team of guides has expanded from our co-founders, Lena and Elly, to include passionate Japanese and international guides living in and around Nagoya. Each of our guides loves sharing the unique aspects of Nagoya and its surroundings with travelers from all over the world.
They can’t wait to meet you!
