Private Tour

Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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From JPY 17000

4.93
45 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Takayama!

Takayama features an atmospheric townscape, with Meiji-era inns and hillside shrines in a riverside setting. In addition, many museums, galleries and temples make their home in the city's 17th century layout. Be sure to come see the Takayama Festival, held once in spring and once in autumn, but be prepared for the crowds as the festivals attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Takayama

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

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.

Options

Takayama Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • There is flexibility on...

    Norman K,

    Mar 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There is flexibility on what you can see so you can customize the tour to your interests. Yuriko-san was knowledgeable and answered our questions.

  • Amazing

    Madeline G,

    Mar 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an outstanding experience! Our guide Yoko was AMAZING! She was so informative in her information not only about Takayama but Japan in general! She was fantastic and ensure we got to see and do everything we wanted! She was wonderful at facilitating conversation between myself and locals and I could not recommend this tour more! 100000/10

  • Interesting and informative

    Leonie B,

    Aug 30, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Annie is a delightful person and great guide. She responded to our interests with a well paced informative tour around central Takayama. She provided good information and we appreciated her personal stories about her families lives in the area. We could not have been looked after better.

  • Great tour

    john h,

    Aug 10, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a very enjoyable time with Lily as our guide. She arranged an interesting itinerary of all the best places in Takayama. We had a very nice lunch and finished off with an arts and crafts session.

  • FANTASTIC TOWN AND GUIDE

    Michael T,

    Jun 8, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was our first visit to Takayama and weren't sure of what to expect. Well, Takayama is a charming mountain village and Mitsu made a wonderful introduction. Very knowledgeable but also extremely concerned about our desires. We deviated from our intended itinerary based upon a comment we made. Probably, the highlight was the tea tasting Mitsu arranged for us with an expert. Wonderful tasting experience. Definitely visit Takayama and get Mitsu to guide you!

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