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1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
(136) Reviews
昭和町
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hidden high in the mountains of central Japan, far from the hustle and bustle of metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, lie the quaint and well-preserved townscapes of Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Once a direct land holding of the Shogun, Takayama will enthrall you with its beautiful woodwork and traditional streets that offer a more relaxed beauty than cities such as Kyoto and Kanazawa. Shirakawa-go, on the other hand, offers a great example of the village-life experienced by Japanese farmers of ages past, and still experienced today by those lucky few who call it their home. Led by a locally-based and English-speaking guide, this experience will enthrall you with visions of life in Japan during ...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Entrance to the Takayama Jinya
Transportation between all destinations
Guided walks at both Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Takayama Station
The meetup point is outside of the ticket gates at JR Takayama Station. Once you have left the gates, look to your left to see a walkway and a carving depicting an ornate wagon. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Please look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tag
Return
Kanazawa Station
Please make sure you choose the correct option.
Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Kanazawa Station
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
(136) Reviews
昭和町
About
Hidden high in the mountains of central Japan, far from the hustle and bustle of metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, lie the quaint and well-preserved townscapes of Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Once a direct land holding of the Shogun, Takayama will enthrall you with its beautiful woodwork and traditional streets that offer a more relaxed beauty than cities such as Kyoto and Kanazawa. Shirakawa-go, on the other hand, offers a great example of the village-life experienced by Japanese farmers of ages past, and still experienced today by those lucky few who call it their home. Led by a locally-based and English-speaking guide, this experience will enthrall you with visions of life in Japan during ...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
Entrance to the Takayama Jinya
Transportation between all destinations
Guided walks at both Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Takayama Station
The meetup point is outside of the ticket gates at JR Takayama Station. Once you have left the gates, look to your left to see a walkway and a carving depicting an ornate wagon. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 9:00 A.M. Please look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tag
Return
Kanazawa Station
Please make sure you choose the correct option.
Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Kanazawa Station
Itinerary
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Takayama Jinya
Tour the inside of the Takayama Jinya, a beautiful centuries old government outpost built for the Shogun’s representatives, and learn about the history and industry of Takayama.
1 hour
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Sanmachi Suji
Explore the traditional “Sanmachi” district in the heart of Takayama. Lead by your knowledgeable tour guide, you will have a chance to see some of the woodwork this region is famous for and take in its scenic streets.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
Try and sample the local delicacies of Takayama a great way to take a culinary tour of the city and get your day-off to a delicious start!
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Shirakawa-mura
Explore the World Heritage-listed ‘Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go with your tour guide, followed by free time for you to explore the area by yourselves
![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-674x446/11/22/89/94.jpg)
