Private Tour
Takayama Local Cuisine, Food & Sake Cultural Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Takayama is a town famed for being deeply rooted in its local culture and history, where daily life still revolves around its longstanding traditional shops. This entertaining and informative Takayama cuisine and cultural tour takes lets you stroll down the side streets of a beautiful town, practically unchanged since the Edo period.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The 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 To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Takayama
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
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.
Pickup points
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Takayama Local Cuisine, Food & Sake Cultural Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of learning, guide very knowledgeable
Z4576LSgrantg,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good I learned a lot about Takayama and festivals, Buddhism Shintoism, and fire prevention. The meal was good. I enjoyed the sake tasting.
Friendly experience and exceptional guide.
hannahcB3504IS,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annie was an exceptional tour guide. She was incredibly friending and knowledgeable about Takayama. It was interesting to learn about the areas rich history and to be taken to some of Annie’s favourite places. We particularly enjoyed lunch and visiting the Government building. Thank you for a lovely day.
Takayama culture tour
hollowaymk,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Yuriko (Lily) was very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. She was flexible and was able to push your tour back as we had travel delays. Tour hit interesting historical and culture sites and was less of a food tour compared to others we’ve done. Tasted one sample miso soup, Sake tasting and she ended the tour by leaving us at amazing steak restaurant.
Highly recommend a tour with Yuriko
sarahpD9464ZJ,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Yuriko who took us on a tour around Takayama. She has a lot of knowledge and made the tour fun. Definitely recommend.
great tour with Elvis
E9436SKdrews,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I got to tour Takayama with Elvis. He was a great and knowledgeable guide and made sure we got to see everything we wanted to. Elvis was friendly made sure we were always comfortable without feeling rushed.
Takayama culture and food tour.
colawars,,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Tatsuya Ito your private tour was amazing. We got to see some amazing sites in Takayama with a great history lesson on the area. It was great to have a personal tour to stop where you wanted and take the time to see everything.
Welcoming visit in Takayama with Mitsu!
Tyson K,,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Mitsu was an amazing tour guide! My family and I throughly enjoyed her tour of her home town of Takayama. She shared so much knowledge of her history of Takayama. We really appreciated her and the friendly people of Takayama.
Takayama tour with Mitsu!
Stay19758434714,,Aug 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mitsu was an amazing tour guide! She was very courteous, inviting and knowledgeable. My family and I felt very comfortable with her. It was especially great to learn about the town of Takayama from a local person. Mitsu is like a historian there and she is very passionate about her town! The tour was very well planned with our thoughts and wishes considered. Thank you Mitsu!
Mitsu introduces us to the heritage of Takayama
Joy L,,Aug 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mitsu made our visit very special with her preparation and presentation. She is a wonderful ambassador for Takayama and her country. She was extremely tolerant of our changes to the initial itinerary due to the heat. Her relationship with the local crafts people introduced us to a beautiful aspect of Takayama that we wouldn’t have been able to engage with by ourselves.
Mitsu the BEST tourist guide in Takayama
sall450,,Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mitsu 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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