Takayama Guided Tour

Discover the traditional Japan with this guided tour of Takayama. You'll walk through the historic centre of this town, learning more about the spirituality of Japanese culture.

Tour Options

At the time of booking, you can choose a guided tour of 20, 45 or 70 minutes. They'll start from Number 22 Kamininomachi Street at the scheduled time:

20-Minute Tour

This tour will allow you to get to know the main parts of the historic centre of Takayama. You'll walk through charming streets where the oldest houses date back to the 17th century. This tour includes the facade of the Takayama Jinya, and a crossing of the Miyagawa river via the Nakabashi bridge.

45-Minute Tour

This option includes a visit to the old town of Takayama and a trip to the Yamazakura sanctuary to explore the spirituality of the Japanese culture. The tour concludes outside the temple after 45 minutes.

70-Minute Tour

This is the most complete option, covering the historical centre, Yamazakura Shrine, and Hida Kokubun-ji Temple. In addition to previous sites, you'll visit the famous three-storey pagoda and the great ginkgo tree, a natural monument in Japan. The tour ends outside Hida Kokubun-ji Temple.