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Takayama Cultural Tour: Authentic Local Cuisine and Sake with Licensed Guide
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Takayama
This is more than an ordinary culinary tour—escorted by an experienced licensed local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Takayama’s rich culture and history, regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our local food heroes throughout shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Takayama Jinya - The Takayama Jin’ya is a surviving Edo period jin’ya which served as the government headquarters for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan from 1692 to 1871.
- Jinya-Mae Morning Market - An essential Takayama tradition is called Asa-ichi. Behind this name hides the small morning market where fresh produce and local crafts are found.
- Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market - The Miyagawa Morning Market has existed in one form or another for more than two centuries, and it’s still a hub for fresh produce. The market is located on either bank of the Miya River between two bridges—Kajibashi and Yayoibashi. Every morning, weather permitting, you can buy everything from local fruit and vegetables to dolls and stylish chopsticks. As with all markets, the earlier you get there, the better. The juiciest, freshest products will get picked off first, and the market is a perfect place for people-watching.
- Sanmachi Suji - The heart of Takayama is Sanmachi, the old town of preserved and restored buildings. During the Edo period (1603-1867), Takayama was a lively hub town bustling with craftsmen, merchants, and farmers from the surrounding area. Today that legacy is preserved in the three main streets and encircling districts of Sanmachi.
- Onoya Brewery - OHNOYA, traditional Miso and Soy source brewery and shop was founded 250 years ago in the city of Takayama(HIDA).
- Harada Sake Brewery - Signature brand Sansha is a dry sake with muscular umami. You can buy a small tasting cup and savor more than ten types of sake. The steamed manju buns and cakes, both made with sake, will also leave you with nostalgic memories.
**Tasting: Available for an additional charge
- Kawashiri Sake Brewery - Kawashiri specializes in artisanal matured sake. For a small charge, you can taste a trio of fine brews, including Hidamasamune.
**Tasting: Available for an additional charge
What's Included
- Customizable Walking Tour of 3-4 sites
- Meet up with guide on foot in Takayama
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private transportation
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Additional Information
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Location
Takayama Jinya
1-5 Hachikemmachi,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sall450
Aug 13, 2024
Mitsu the BEST tourist guide in Takayama - Mitsu is the best of the best. She is more than a tourist guide, the true embassador of Takayama. She knows every corner and hidden gems of the city, with all the gratitude and kindness she will explain to you every detail. 100% recommended if you want to visit the town with the eyes of a local
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Exploration487130
Aug 13, 2024
Takayama tour - Mitsu guide was very patient, she loves her job. We had a great time with her. She got us to historical and local places. ♥️
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Juan
Aug 13, 2024
Takayama experience! - Mitsu was an excellent and closely guide! Trying to provide tips and great places to walk around, fluent English; but the best handmade itinerary we received even before arrive at our hotel! Definitely recommended and 5 star service!
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Nick_b
Aug 8, 2024
great experience - A fantastic host, really reacted to and adjusted to what we wanted and how that changed during the day. Thank you so much!
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W1823svnickb
Jul 22, 2024
Amazing tour, thank you Mitsu! - Awesome tour, thank you Mitsu. Some really thoughtful prep work and really good flexibility meant she was very responsive to what we were enjoying! Making rice cakes was a surprising highlight!
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Lichuan_e
Jun 21, 2024
Fun in Takayama - We had a good time with Yoko. She met us promptly at 9AM at our hotel and tailored an itinerary according to our interests which is in a mix of food, culture, and arts and crafts. As a native Japanese, her english was quite good and we were able to converse with her with no problem. She was knowledgable on Takayama and was able to answer any questions we had. We had such a pleasant day. Thank you Yoko!
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Chrishk4356jx
May 3, 2024
Takayama well worth the trip - Hideki “Elvis” was very knowledgeable about history and current culture. He answer all our questions and we had a very enjoyable day.
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Laura_h
Jun 4, 2023
Highlight for us! - My partner and my brother and I visited Japan in May 2023. We were glad to have seen Takayama, and thrilled to have Yoko as a tour guide. She was responsible and diligent in her communications ahead of time so that we knew how to meet with her, and she was very gracious and generous in her elaborations about the local culture and the experience of living in the area. We especially enjoyed the sake tasting-- we would not have known about the brewery if Yoko had not been familiar with it. She also left us with small but memorable and touching gifts at the end. Would highly recommend this tour, particularly with Yoko.
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