Embark on the “Timeless Takayama: A Walk Through History and Beauty,” where you become the narrator of a story centuries in the making. This walking tour invites you to uncover Takayama’s hidden jewels, from the historic str... More

Deep in the Japanese Alps, the historical and beautiful old thatched houses of Japan stand strong. These houses are over 150 years old and still are lived in today. These homes stand tall in the natural scenery. Several of these h... More

From the graceful town of Hida Furukawa, all the way to a rustic farming village, this totally flat, two and a half-hour long guided bike tour is perfect for beginning cyclists and those with families. We pedal around Satoyama and... More

Enjoy a comfortable journey from Takayama to Osaka, featuring a 2.5-hour self-guided stop at the charming mountain village of Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a short stop at Kanazawa. Itinerary Time Table: Takayam... More

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 alon... More

Experience the highlights of Takayama on our private, award-winning, one day tour. Our professional guide will take you on a memorable tour of Takayama's unforgettable sights. We have been awarded the renowned tripadvisor certific... More

The old town closes down and is very quiet after 5pm, so you will have it all to yourself on this after-dark tour. We will tell you some spooky stories as we show you the spots where they actually happened. Then we will proceed to... More

You will get a feel for how Japanese villagers lived in the Edo period when you see their houses preserved in their original condition, along with the tools and furniture that they used. You can also participate in seasonal activi... More

Have a good trip along the Nakasendo Trail in the Edo period with such a popular licensed English guide. Nakasendo Trail is a route that connects Edo and Kyoto, where Samurai used to walk along this trail. It retains the views of... More

You can satisfied completely this Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go area within 3 days with special local guide. -1 day- Shirakawa-go (UNESCO world heritage site 2hours walking) / Lunch in restaurant (include fee) / Big fall + Big tre... More

This 3.5-Hour Guided Tour of Satoyama helps you get a feeling for the town, showcasing a well-balanced and colorful snapshot of local village life over the scenic 22 km route. It’s a relaxing contrast to city life, a unique cult... More

While many Machiya buildings have lost their original appearance, our house still shows how life was in those days. Machiya architecture follows a certain format, and how each house pursued beauty within that format is quite diffe... More

“Anyhow the landscape of Furukawa-cho has admirable elegance and dignity. Because it is not touristy, unvarnished behaviors and face expressions and even personality can be felt.” – Ryotaro Shiba In his book, “Kaido wo Yu... More

Let's walk around the Takayama city and enjoy communicating to local people with a well informed guide. Enjoy communicating to the Takayama local people during the tour, your guide is happy to help you!... More

In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey through these local art and craft spots while offering fascinating insights into the origins, history and production techniques of the skille... More

Walking tour with expert guide and multifacedet artist: I am the only foreigner expert guide living in Japan for almost 20 years, and living in Takayama for almost 10 years. I speak Italian, English and Japanese. More than 20 yea... More

You can call Rickshaw your hotel and you can go to center of Takayama city. You can experience Japanese old style of transportation.... More

You can experience History and culture of Takayama. You can see more than 5 temples with local guide. This is walking tour around Higashiyama walking course. You can change our start time. If you need other language guide, please... More

You can enjoy the old streets of the night that you cannot experience in the daytime. Through the explanation of the guide, you can understand why Takayama people's lifestyle, religion, and townscape are so. The gathering gathers ... More

Iai-do is a very traditional martial art and has existed long before the days of the samurai in Japan. He is the owner of "Muso Jikiden Eishinryu Iai Heiho" and is entrusted by the Soke with his dojo. His performance and that o... More