Takayama Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Discover Things to Do and Plan a Trip to Takayama, Japan with a Local Guide

Popular Takayama Private Tours

Casual tour in Takayama

Takayama
2 hours

I'll guide main part of Takayama and local place. We'll go old town, morning market, sake breweries, shrines and temples area, also good cafes or eateries. Also I can arrange a plan where you want to go like to see cherry blossom, to walk in country side.

FROM$97/ per group
Mao M.
4.62(13) reviews

Best of Takayama & Shirakawa-go Expedition

Takayama
7 hours

Start your day with a trip to Takayama's morning market, one of the 3 largest markets in Japan. Then, take a relaxing stroll through the old town, beautifully preserved for 300 years since the samurai period. In the afternoon, you will take a trip to Shirakawa-go and see its traditional thatched roof houses, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Please let me know your special interests, and I will happily customize the tour for you, especially activities or food you'd like to try!

FROM$468/ per group
Mika S.
4.96(26) reviews

Sake Sensations: an Exclusive Tasting with a Sommelier

Takayama
1 hour 20 min

Thanks to its ideal climate, Takayama boasts a wide variety of local sake brewed at multiple private breweries. Each brewery has a different philosophy; understanding them will give you insight into how to enjoy the local masterpieces. Your guide will take you on an exquisite and culturally rich tasting experience at one of the breweries. Indulge in the world of sake with your guide, an International Sake Sommelier, and get detailed tips on how to enjoy Japan's national drink!

FROM$69/ per person
Mika S.
4.96(26) reviews

Takayama and Shirakawago in 1 day

Takayama
9 hours

How about spending 1 day to visit both Takayama and Shirakawago? This tour departs from Takayama and we will spend first 2 hours in Takayama and then depart to Shirakawago for 3.5 hours walking tour. If the group is staying in Kanazawa for the night after the tour, it is not necessary to come back to Takayama.

FROM$312/ per group
Bonnie C.
5.00(3) reviews

Takayama Highlights Tour of Must-Visit Gems

Takayama
3 hours 30 min

This is the ideal tour for first-time visitors looking to discover Takayama's history, authentic culture, and natural beauty with a local guide! The basic itinerary includes some of the best experiences, such as the morning market, the old town, and a local sake brewery. Please let me know your interests, and I will happily arrange a customized tour just for you!

FROM$346/ per group
Mika S.
4.96(26) reviews

Multi-Brewery Sake Tasting Tour

Takayama
2 hours

Your guide, an experienced brewery worker, will introduce you to sake, and help you to discover the varieties that you like best. A complete explanation of the production process and the various flavor elements will help you to understand what you are tasting. Starting with some standard varieties, we will guide you toward the kinds that you will enjoy the most. There are seven sake breweries to visit, but the full circuit is not for the faint of heart.

FROM$48/ per person
William P.
4.75(4) reviews

Takayama Full-day Private Tour (6 hours)

Takayama
6 hours

You can visit the old town area in Takayama with a friendly, Hida area Government-licensed Guide Interpreter. Walk around "Miyagawa Morning Market", where you can find locally grown foods and handcrafts. Koi (carp) fish welcome you. Experience the feel of "Takayama Festival" at the Festival Floats Exhibition Hall. Skilled artisans’ works, traditional structures seen in Takayama old town are must-see, too. Also why not try talking to locals? Your guide is more than happy to help you.

FROM$201/ per group
Yoko T.
5.00(17) reviews

ONE DAY - private Tour based on your requests in Takayama

Takayama
6 hours

My tour is private customized tour in Hida region (Takayama, Shirakawago) based on your requests. We communicate well in advance and make your own plan. Once confirm your reservation, I will give you detailed itinerary. Please feel free to contact with me and let me know the places where would like to visit, your favorite things, interested in.

FROM$360/ per group
Kyohei Y.
5.00(3) reviews

Popular Takayama Private Cars

Takayama and Shirakawago sightseeing with a private van

Takayama
8 hours

You can plan to visit several places in Takayama and Shirakawago within a limited time with our van. Our commuter can accommodate a group of up to 12 people and our service is available for 24h!

FROM$1,178/ per group
Van transportation M.
4.48(155) reviews

Day Tour between Takayama and Shirakawago with a Private Car

Takayama
4 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$543/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.87(233) reviews

Day Tour between Takayama and Shirakawago with a Private Car

Takayama
4 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$671/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.87(233) reviews

☆Takayama Day Tour with a Private Car

Takayama
3 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$314/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.87(233) reviews

Kamikochi private tour with transportation

Takayama
7 hours 30 min

This is a private Kamikochi hiking tour from Takayama. If you are struggling to find transportation from Takayama to Kamikochi, this is it! This tour includes transportation directly from your hotel to Kamikochi with an English-speaking nature guide. Located in Chubu-Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi is known as the best hiking place in Japan. Families and kids are also welcome, as most of the trail is flat and easy to walk.

FROM$0/ per group
Kyohei Y.
5.00(3) reviews

☆Takayama Day Tour with a Private Car

Takayama
3 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

FROM$417/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.87(233) reviews

Day Trips from Takayama

Takayama Private Tour Guide

Whether it’s your first time to Takayama or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Takayama has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself! You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Takayama tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that. There is so much to see and do in Takayama, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.

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