Private Tour

Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Pickup at your hotel by your private certified Takayama guide. Enjoy your day with an itinerary that you can discuss and customize from the moment you meet your guide, with their advice on local festivals and weather.

Get the most of your time in Takayama and get the experience you want with your personal local guide.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Jinya-Mae Morning Market

See either the morning market or inside the historical Jinya of Takayama to learn about the real lives of people here.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Sanmachi Suji

Quaint, Edo-period streets lined with traditional merchant houses, restaurants, shops & breweries.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional Guide

Custom Itinerary

Lunch

Bottled water

Pickup points

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Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ku is the Best Guide
617tatumd,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Ku, is the BEST guide we had in all of Japan. She was so energetic, she welcomed us into Takayama with such excitement & passion for her home town & culture. We got to know local artisans, local celebrations, food, crafts, history! Most importantly, Ku is engaging, she makes everything enjoyable. She is very knowledgeable and I only wish we could have spent more days with her! Her guidance made our day very very special. I highly recommend Ku.
Walking Tour Tamayaka
Getaway05577472915,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kumiku was an excellent guide full of knowledge and laughter. She was probably the best guide I have ever experienced. She had a welcome sign which she made herself full of flowers and welcoming me.
Great Tour with Kumiko in Takayama
Justin D,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely wonderful day in Takayama with our guide, Kumiko. She was so lovely, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable — truly a joy to spend the day with. She connected with our kids right away, making the experience fun and engaging for them while still giving us so much insight into the history and culture of the area. Kumiko guided us through the morning market, the Higashiyama walking course, local shops, a museum visit, and the town center. At every stop she shared stories, answered our many questions, and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. She was also wonderfully accommodating, adjusting the pace and activities to fit our family perfectly. Takayama is a beautiful place on its own, but experiencing it with Kumiko made it truly unforgettable. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
Great experience!! Our...
Paulina R,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience!! Our tour guude Kumiko was great, she was really nice and helpfull!! I really recomend takeing this tour to get to know the town!!
Great guide
anianar2025,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kumiko Mitsuhata was a great guide. She was a very good guide explaining everything, charging us part of the story and relying on drawings and timelines to make sure we understood it well.
Great personalised Tour
Sherpa813462,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Miyuki as our guide - she was excellent - friendly, knowledgeable, interesting - she was a local so knew all about the area and it's history. She asked us what we were interested in & then tailored the tour to what we wanted to do, see & know - she took us to the market - and explained some local traditions & delicacies - rice crackers, coffee in edible cups & a cat's face & then on to sample some sake. It was a great tour. Thanks Miyuki x
Tea field production and harvesting. Followed by a home cooked meal and tea leave roasting
michaelhZ3175FN,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sachiko made sure we enjoyed the experience. Her ability to build a relationship provided a memorable experience. Sachiko understood the significance of tea production for Japan. Moving from the tea fields to the home of Mrs. Hora brought us into an appreciation of Japanese cooking. Sharing experiences over a meals builds lasting memories. After the meal the enrichment continued with roasting tea leaves. These cultural experiences embodied why we visited Japan. We left the tour totally satisfied.
Takayama treasure
J1472XWpeterc,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Ku (Kumiko Mitsuhata) was wonderful. She met us with a special family greeting poster. She delighted us with her stories and local knowledge - English was very good. We felt we better understood Takayama history and culture after just a few hours. Thanks Ku
Kumiko gave us an excellent tour of Takayama
Kay R,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kumiko was a great guide from before the start (she dropped off a welcome note and a suggested itinerary to our hotel on the evening prior to the tour) and to after the finish of our tour (when we found leaflets had been dropped off to our hotel to help us with forthcoming stops on our tour). She welcomed us at the meeting point with a poster with my name on it and then discussed the suggested itinerary. We were very happy to go along with her suggestions. We went to a temple where she arranged with the priest for us to go inside which was a very interesting experience, then on to the market, to a museum, a shrine and the old houses. It was very varied and Kumiko gave us useful explanations backed up by well prepared visual aids. She was very safety conscious. At the end she prepared a little thoughtful gift for us. We highly recommend a tour with Kumiko.
A day in Takayama
sbP5168SM,,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely fantastic day with our guide Kumiko. She had a great knowledge of everything interesting in the city, but has also been very responsive to our needs. With two teenagers, it's not always easy when it gets too much history, so she incorporated many little things into the tour (feeding fish, tasting things, climbing in the forest) We really enjoyed the day. Thank you very much we can only recommend the tour!