Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Tokai, Chubu

May 22, 2021 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Tokai, Japan including Satoyama Experience, Takayama Sake Tasting, Ozeki Cooking School, Hida Free Tour, UMESEKO TOUR, Higashiyama Walking Course, Lake Tanuki, Ryugu Park, Takayama Showa Museum, Suzuki Plaza.
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1. Satoyama Experience

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5.0 based on 1,142 reviews

Satoyama Experience

We have many programs in which you can experience rural culture and history inherited in satoyama. Especially, HIDA SATOYAMA CYCLING, ART & CULTURE, TOWN & VILLAGE WALK are very popular guided tours in HIDA-TAKAYAMA!Please enjoy the special time you can have only here through the tours connecting daily lives of local people with your travel.

2. Takayama Sake Tasting

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5.0 based on 55 reviews

Takayama Sake Tasting

We offer wonderfull sake tasting time for international traveller in English. You can taste 6 different kinds of sakes, which are breuwed in Hida Takayama area, during the activity. You can enjoy not only tasting but also learning Japanese culture, tradition and history deeply connected sake since ancient times. Of course, we will give practical information about sake.

3. Ozeki Cooking School

15 Nishimachi Yamakyu, Seki 501-3819 Gifu Prefecture +81 575-22-0128 [email protected] http://www.ozekicookingschool.com
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Ozeki Cooking School

Ozeki Cooking School welcomes students from around the world to Seki, Gifu—a historic town renown for samurai swords and cormorant fishing. Throughout the four seasons, cooking with Chef Shuji can take you into the luscious bamboo forest, over to the serene rice paddy, to the rushing Nagara river, and back to the 100 year-old Soba Restaurant Yamakyu, where all the culinary delight takes place. Chef Shuji will tailor your cooking class(es) programs to your needs and time frame.

4. Hida Free Tour

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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Hida Free Tour

We are "Going Local - Hida Free Tour" We, Hida Locals, will give you a free walking tour in Hida region, mainly Hida Furukawa. We do free walking tour in Shirakawago & Takayama too upon request. This tour is very unique in that you will learn not only about local tradition & culture but also about Japanese society & history. We also conduct "HIDA IZAKAYA CRAWL" in Hida Furukawa. Our guides will take you to three to four Izakayas and Pubs which are loved by locals and never shown in guide books. Only our guides from this area can make this tour possible. All tours require reservation through email.

5. UMESEKO TOUR

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5.0 based on 258 reviews

UMESEKO TOUR

We focus on creating unique experience and offer off the beaten path tours for foreign travelers in Takayama. Our flagship tour is E-Bike Tour, which provides you with new perspectives of the Japan’s countryside. Cycling around a rural village, you can fully enjoy stunning views in a rich nature and local cultural experiences. Why not explore the rural Japan with us?

6. Higashiyama Walking Course

Atagomachi, Takayama Gifu Prefecture http://alkg.jp/course/C121014
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Higashiyama Walking Course

Temples and shrines, a castle and private homes are among the sights along this 3.5 kilometer self-paced walking tour.

Reviewed By HappyFamily0f3 - London, United Kingdom

We thoroughly enjoyed the walk above Takayama town, exploring the various peaceful shrines and cemeteries along the way. It was quiet on a hot August day, but due to bear activity in the area it was recommended to bang a large metal can before entering some temples, just to ‘give the bears notice’ as one of the signs said. Unfortunately we couldn’t complete the route as the park was completely closed due to the bears. That was a shame and resulted in a long hot walk home along the road. Despite that, it is still a great way to spend a few hours in Takayama. There is also a great little quirky coffee shop along the way. Stop there for a drink and you’ll have your picture taken by the friendly owner and feature in his visitors book!

7. Lake Tanuki

Saori, Inokashira, Fujinomiya 418-0108 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 544-52-0155 http://www.city.fujinomiya.lg.jp/kankou/llti2b00000018ga.html
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

Lake Tanuki

Reviewed By lennykerryn - Cairns Region, Australia

Only an hour from Fujimiya (1570Y)you can catch s local bus- if you get the right bus timing you can get off to see the falls for 30min before catching the next bus to the lake. There is a big resort and a camp ground both of which hire bicycles for 500Y an hour. This is ample time to take a leisurely ride the 3.3km around the lake whilst viewing Mt Fuji the whole way. The lake is popular with locals fishing which is interesting to see. This is s beautiful lake and an ideal way to experience Mt Fuji with our kids.

8. Ryugu Park

Toji, Shimoda 415-0029 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 558-22-1531 http://www.shimoda-city.info/shimoda/ryugukutsu.html
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4.5 based on 192 reviews

Ryugu Park

Reviewed By KenSoon - Singapore, Singapore

Interesting to see this rock formation. If you are lucky, you can catch the view of the heart when high tide

9. Takayama Showa Museum

6 Shimo Ichinomachi, Takayama 506-0843 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-33-7836 [email protected] http://takayama-showakan.com
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Takayama Showa Museum

Reviewed By judysM4786LI

A fun interactive museum from the Showa period(post WW11)-great for oldies as it is a walk down memory lane.Packed with items-somewhere different to waste a bit (or a lot) of time

10. Suzuki Plaza

1301 Zoracho, Minami-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8062 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 53-440-2020 http://www.suzuki-rekishikan.jp/
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Suzuki Plaza

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