Best of Takayama Half Day Walking Tour
Best of Takayama Half Day Walking Tour
A half-day guided tour is ideal for those who: - aren’t sure what they should see in the Takayama area - want to find out more about Takayama - want to make the most of limited time in Takayama The tour lasts 3.5 hours. You will visit the unmissable sights of Takayama, such as morning markets, traditional houses, the festival floats museum and Sanmachi, home to well-preserved old houses. Our locally-experienced and knowledgeable guide will enhance your experience through tales of history, culture and life in Takayama past and present.
Start time: 8:45
Finish time: 12:15
Season: All year round
Start place: Takayama Station East Exit
Finish place: Takayama Jinya
Price
This tour offers two options: Group Tour and Private Tour.
In group tours, participants join with other visitors to form a group, offering the opportunity to meet new people and share the experience together. If your preference is to have a guide just for you and your traveling companions, a private tour is the best choice for you, offering more flexibility and catering to individual requests.
The key differences between the two types of tour are outlined below:
Group tour:
Price (per person):
6,600 JPY per adult
3,300 JPY per child (7 – 12 years old)
Notes:
- Full price applies from the age of 13.
- Children 6 and under go free.
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
- Maximum group size is 6 people.
- Admission fees are NOT included.
- Please obtain appropriate travel insurance before coming to Japan.
- All tour fees include tax.
What is included:
- Friendly licensed English-speaking guide.
- Tea break at a local cafe.
- Visits to the following highlights:
- Miyagawa morning market.
- Kusakabe or Yoshijima House (preserved traditional houses).
- Takayama Festival Floats Museum.
- Sanmachi, an area where traditional buildings are preserved.
Cancellation Fees:
In the event a confirmed booking is cancelled, the following charges will apply:
- Cancellations more than 2 days prior to your tour departure date will incur no charge.
- Cancellations at any point in the 2 days prior to your tour departure date will incur a charge of 50% of the tour cost.
- Cancellations on the day of your tour departure, or no-shows, will incur a charge of 100% of the tour cost.
Cancellation of your booking must be received in writing via email, our contact form or SMS.
Payment:
We accept payment by credit card through the following online services: Square and Paypal.
Private tour:
Price (per group):
1 person 21,800 JPY (21,800 JPY per person)
2 people 26,800 JPY (13,400 JPY per person)
3 people 31,700 JPY (10,567 JPY per person)
4 people 36,700 JPY (9,175 JPY per person)
5 people 41,600 JPY (8,320 JPY per person)
6 people 46,600 JPY (7,767 JPY per person)
Notes:
- Full price applies from the age of 13.
- Children from 7 to 12 years old are charged 1,300 yen and children 6 and under go free.
- Please contact us if you have more than 7 people in your group.
- Please obtain appropriate travel insurance before coming to Japan.
- All tour fees include tax.
What is included:
- Friendly licensed English-speaking guide.
- Tea break at a local cafe.
- Pick up at accommodations.
- Admission fees.
- Visits to the following highlights:
- Miyagawa morning market.
- Kusakabe or Yoshijima House (preserved traditional houses).
- Takayama Festival Floats Museum.
- Sanmachi, an area where traditional buildings are preserved.
Cancellation Fees:
In the event a confirmed booking is cancelled, the following charges will apply;
- Cancellations more than 7 days prior to your tour departure date will incur no charge.
- Cancellations between 3 and 7 days prior to your tour departure date will incur a charge of 50% of the tour cost.
- Cancellations during the 2 days prior to your tour departure, cancellations on the day, or no-shows, will incur a charge of 100% of the tour cost.
Cancellation of your booking must be received in writing via email, our contact form or SMS.
Payment:
We accept payment by credit card through the following online services: Square and Paypal.
Booking Form
In order to book a tour, please fill in the form below by 6pm two days in advance. We will reply to you within 24 hours. If you do not get our email, please check your junk email box. Until you receive our confirmation, your booking has not been confirmed yet. Please read our terms and conditions.
FAQ
More common questions are found here.
Not a lot, but we try to give you time to do a bit shopping along the way. Otherwise, we will point out good shops or souvenirs.
It is 2,000yen per person. The tour takes you to two places: Kusakabe House or Yoshijima House and Takayama Festival FLoats Museum.
Yes, bringing some cash with you is recommended. It depends on what you buy, but several 1,000yen notes and some coins should be enough. At the morning market, you can try delicious local snacks and sweets.