Top Things to do in Takayama
Top 10 Private Tours in Takayama, Chubu
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Shirakawago (UNESCO world heritage) / Onsen / Hiking Waterfall / 1day Private Tour, Shirakawago Charter Car Tour (Takayama departure) with English-speaking Driver, Hot spring / Onsen tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours), Shirakawago & Gokayama Charter Car Tour (Takayama departure) with Private Driver, Walk downtown with the guide - 30 minutes, Takayama downtown online tour with expert guide, Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama, Hiking tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours), Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour.
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1. Shirakawago (UNESCO world heritage) / Onsen / Hiking Waterfall / 1day Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region.And hiking to enjoy nature-rich Takayama. many hot springs and you can go to various places all day long. Please bring few luggages. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.You can change our start time. Not less than 8 people. (We can not accept more than half person child.e.g.we can not accept 3 adult 5 children / 2 adult 6 children) If you want to do this tour few people (3-7 person.Not less than 3 person), we can do this tour by using public bus with guide. In this case we can include your bus fee in this tour but we can not guarantee that every place we can go.Because bus schedule is not so much and we have to take bus more than 4 hours for complete this tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, guide, Explanation of Japanese spiritual part
Exclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included, but here are some delicious restaurants., Facility entrance fee / service fee
Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio
A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.
2. Shirakawago Charter Car Tour (Takayama departure) with English-speaking Driver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village Shirakawa-go. Shirakawa-go is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!
Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Free Photos, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Parking fee : 1,000JPY, Highway fee : 1,680JPY, Entrance fee (for yourself), Lunch
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
3. Hot spring / Onsen tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You can enjoy wonderful hot spring in nature-rich Takayama.You can be very satisfied because you can enjoy put in the nature beautiful hot spring. Upon request, you can go to special hiking course. (you need additional fee) usually japanese people put in hot spring naked but we can take you to place where you can put in nature hot spring with swimsuit. Of course you can change our start time. Please bring the following few luggage. Towel for hot spring we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.If it's raining possible to do our tour. Not less than 2 person. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g.Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city, etc ..)
Inclusions: Explain about Spiritual part of Japanese, Guide
Exclusions: Any other meals, Facilities fee (if you want to enter the facilities), Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included, but here are some delicious restaurants.
Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio
A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.
4. Shirakawago & Gokayama Charter Car Tour (Takayama departure) with Private Driver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the beautiful mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama via chartered vehicle exclusively for you and your travelmates. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage Site of fairy-tale village. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama is a remote settlement designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. As the region receives considerable snowfall in the winter, the farmhouses are well-known for their distinctive architecture featuring steep roofs to easily shed snow. Learn more about this unique village on a full-day chartered vehicle tour with English-speaking driver. On this day trip departing from Takayama, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to wander around a unique village, stroll through historic streets, take in stunning mountain landscapes, and enjoy a lunch made of authentic local ingredients. Your driver will customize your four-hour tour according to your interests and requests!
Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Private transportation
Exclusions: Entrance fee (for yourself), Highway fee : 2,500JPY, Lunch, Parking fee : 2,000JPY
Reviewed By Cwshaman
The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.
5. Walk downtown with the guide - 30 minutes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
How would you feel if you arrived in a city and don't know anything about it? How would you feel if you had someone you want by your side let her find out and love what she does? Luca, the friend of the solver: He has twenty years of excellent experience in the sector hospitality and customer service. The friend of the solver is an Italian native speaker who speaks perfect english and japanese.
Inclusions: Guide service only
Exclusions:
Reviewed By ryanbowers166
The tour was really interesting and informative and the host was great! Luca showed us around a section of Takayama and told us about the history of the town and lots of other interesting facts. I wish we could do a tour in person, but this virtual tour was just as good.
6. Takayama downtown online tour with expert guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Online tour in streaming with expert guide: I am the only foreigner guide with experience in Takayama. I speak Italian, English and Japanese. I have lived in Japan since 2007. More than 20 years in customer service and hospitality. Where and what: Takayama, Japan downtown Sanmachi Suji In this video call I walk through Takayama most famous road. I will present to you the city within 30 minutes from different aspects: Geography Economy Art & Culture History Local crafts, focal foods Introduction to sake making What you need: 1) A pair of headphones with microphone 2) To smartphone / Computer / Laptop 3) One of the apps (Whatzapp, Facetime, Skype) Make sure that the internet connection and video quality works! The price is for device not per person!
Inclusions: Provision of online help service
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Karenc88
I took the 30 minutes tour (online). I felt like I was walking down the streets of Takayama with Luca. Throgh a videocall, Luca was showing me around Takayama, talking about its history and traditions. It was a nice chance to learn more about the past and the present of this beautiful village. The tour made me want to go back to this beautiful town as soon as possible! Thank you Luca!
7. Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
On this tour, spend a full-day in Nagano exploring the city and enjoying what this quaint town has to offer. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nagano Train Station at 8:45 AM. You will either take public transportation (train and bus) or private chartered vehicle around town based on your booking. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and visit major Nagano attractions such as Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, the famous Zenkoji Temple, Chikuma River, Obuse Town, and relax in a traditional onsen/ hot spring (optional).
Inclusions: Private tour with English-speaking (or other available language) tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within Central Nagano only), Transportation within Nagano City , Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Onsen (hot spring) fee: 700 JPY per person, Other optional activities for guests .
Reviewed By 926maggieh
While we were sad to have to cancel our July trip to Japan due to the pandemic, we found the process of working with Japan Awaits to be easy and efficient. I can't speak to the full experience since we weren't able to go, but filling out the form and our communication with the company was no problem. And their prompt and courteous response to our request for a refund speaks to their professionalism. We will definitely come back to ask for their help in procuring tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum when we do finally make it to Japan! Fingers crossed for next summer.
8. Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
Explore the beautiful villages and towns of Shirakawa-go, Hida Furukawa and Takayama on our 9-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, followed by the fairy-tale village of Hida Furukawa, then onto the famous town of Takayama.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, English Speaking Driver, Private Car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Professional Tour Guide
Reviewed By Cameandsawit
Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.
9. Hiking tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours)
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
You can enjoy wonderful hiking in nature-rich Takayama.You can be very satisfied because you can see Big beautiful water fall and Big tree (more than 1000 years old) in just 1 hour. (but you need additional fee) Of course you can change our start time. Please bring the following few luggage. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking / rainwear (if you need) we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.If it's raining possible to do our tour. Not less than 2 person. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g.Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city, etc ..)
Inclusions: Explain about Spiritual part of Japanese, Guide
Exclusions: Facilities fee (if you want to enter the facilities), Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included, but here are some delicious restaurants., Any other meals
Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio
A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.
10. Private 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
Visit the best parts of Takayama & Shirakawago with a private English speaking guide. You will be taken to the Sanmachi Street in Takayama, where you'll see the old castle town which has many restaurants, souvenir shops. Walk along the traditional local food street where Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce) is the local specialty. The tour will also go to Shirakawago to see Japanese traditional buildings. You will learn the history of Shirakawago, how people have remained those life style. Take a photos of the well-preserved Shirakawago, then your tour will end at Kanazawa (We'll take you to Shirakawago by local express bus and you can keep your luggage in lockers at Shirakawago. Or send it to your Kanazawa accommodation one day in advance. Lockers or sending costs are not included.)
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Private tour, Round-trip shared transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Yvo51
Dreadful value for money. We spent £450 for something which would have cost less than £50 for entry and travel. The tour suggests driver and guide to cover a lot of sightseeing on the same day. We got picked up at the hotel and dropped at the ferry. The people were nice. The taxi could not take the ferry - though other cars did! We then walked for about 2.5 hours through the shops and to the shrine at Miyajima and back to the ferry. We a nice lunch at the Ferry Port in the Hiroshima side which we paid for) and then got picked up at the same ferry port and taken to the peace museum and then on to the A dome about 2pm. We had a lift to the A dome which they had expected that we might have walked. Its not that far but we were tight on time and i was tired b It was already 4pm so we missed the castle, they did offer it but we had had enough as the info we were getting was better said when read in english at the museum. The guide meant we did not get the audio at the museum which would have been far more informative than telling us what we were reading or looking at. I would have preferred to do the peace museum before the crowds came into town at 9/10am. It was so full at 2pm to move around, it was like leaving a football stadium or concert. In hindsight, our JR pass made the ferry free ( they refunded that) and a tram would have done it all for a day pass of 600 yen each. I feel completely ripped off and so disappointed. The English was learnt to share info but not to answer questions which were never understood or answered, we supply gave up engaging. Don't take this tour. The price is seriously inflated and not made up with the quality of the product.
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