Takayama Private Tour with Sake Tasting and Craft Workshop

How about spending a day experiencing the traditional culture and craftsmanship of Takayama? Your Licensed Guide Interpreter will meet you at your accommodation in Takayama and accompany you on this private tour using public transportation and walking. See the magnificent festival floats at the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and explore streets where Hida Shunkei lacquerware, woodcraft, and woodcarving traditions are still alive. At the Hida Takayama Town Experience Center, make your own Sarubobo, Takayama’s traditional good-luck doll, as a special souvenir of your visit. Stroll through the atmospheric Sanmachi Historic District, admire traditional townhouses, visit a local sake brewery for a tasting, and browse shops offering locally made crafts and specialties. This tour is perfect for those interested in Japanese craftsmanship, local traditions, and hands-on cultural experiences. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to your interests.

1. 1

   Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

   1.5 hours

   See some of the magnificent festival floats used in the Takayama Festival, one of Japan’s most celebrated traditional festivals. Admire the elaborate decorations and craftsmanship up close while learning about the history and traditions of this important local festival.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1 hour

   Stroll through the historic streets of Takayama, where you can find workshops and shops featuring traditional Hida crafts. Learn about Hida Shunkei lacquerware and the region’s long tradition of woodworking and woodcarving while enjoying the atmosphere of the old town.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30 min

   Kamisannomachi is a beautifully preserved historic street in Takayama, lined with traditional wooden merchant houses dating from the Edo period. Today, many of these buildings are home to sake breweries, craft shops, cafés, and local specialty stores, making it an ideal place to experience the atmosphere and craftsmanship of old Takayama.

4. 4

   Takayamashi Hidatakayama Town Experience Exchange Center

   1 hour

   Try making your own Sarubobo, the iconic traditional good-luck doll of the Hida region. With its distinctive red body and simple design, Sarubobo has long been associated with wishes for happiness and good fortune. Your handmade doll will be a wonderful souvenir of your time in Takayama.

5. 5

   Sanmachi Suji

   2 hours

   Walk through Takayama’s beautifully preserved historic district, lined with traditional wooden merchant houses, shops, cafés, and sake breweries. The streets retain the atmosphere of old Japan and offer a wonderful opportunity to appreciate Takayama’s architecture and local culture.

6. 6

   Funasaka Shuzo Brewery

   1 hour

   Takayama is known for its sake, thanks to the region’s pure water and favorable climate. Visit a local sake brewery, learn about Japanese sake and its brewing traditions, and enjoy tasting locally produced sake. Sake tasting is available only for guests of legal drinking age.

7. 7

   Hida Bussankan

   30 min

   Browse local shops in the historic district for traditional Hida crafts such as Hida Shunkei lacquerware, woodcrafts, Ichii Ittobori woodcarvings, Sarubobo dolls, and local specialties.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.