Takayama Guided Tour

Explore traditional Japan through a guided experience in Takayama. This tour offers an immersive journey into the historic center of the town, where you can discover its landmarks and gain insights into the spirituality of Japanese culture.

Tour Options

When making your reservation, select from a guided tour lasting 20, 45, or 70 minutes. All tours commence from Number 22 Kamininomachi Street at the designated times:

20-Minute Tour

This quick 20-minute tour is perfect for those with limited time. You’ll have the chance to explore the key highlights of Takayama's historic center. Stroll along charming streets lined with houses dating back to the 17th century.

During the tour, we’ll appreciate the exterior of Takayama Jinya, former residence of the provincial governor, and cross the Miyagawa River via the iconic red Nakabashi bridge, which marks the end of this brief exploration.

45-Minute Tour

For those wishing to delve deeper, this 45-minute option allows you to visit Old Town Takayama and engage more with the spiritual aspects of Japanese culture by visiting the Yamazakura Sanctuary. Experience the serenity of this location and learn about its historical significance. The tour culminates outside the temple.

70-Minute Tour

The most extensive option, the 70-minute tour, encompasses the historic center, Yamazakura Shrine, and the Hida Kokubun-ji Temple. In addition to highlights from the previous tours, you will have the opportunity to visit the most renowned temple in the city. Be captivated by its three-story pagoda and the magnificent ginkgo tree, a thousand-year-old natural monument in Japan.

This comprehensive journey concludes outside the Hida Kokubun-ji Temple.