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Half-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$213.16
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Half-Day Guided Walking Tour in Takayama offers an engaging journey through the city's rich history and culture. A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will lead you to iconic landmarks while facilitating memorable interactions with local residents.
- 🏯 Visit Hida Kokubunji Temple, home to the only three-storied pagoda in the Hida area, and see a 1250-year-old ginkgo tree on the temple grounds (admission fee for treasures not included).
- 🌅 Stroll through Miyagawa Asaichi, one of Japan's renowned morning markets, where you can purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, and traditional Takayama products while enjoying conversations with the locals.
- 🏛️ Experience the atmosphere of the Edo governor at Takayama Jinya, the only remaining government office from that era, which served as a base for ruling the Hida area for over 300 years.
- 📸 Capture stunning photos at Nakabashi Bridge, the iconic red bridge of Takayama's old town, known for its picturesque views.
- 🏺 Explore Kusakabe Mingei-kan, a folk museum recognized as a National Important Cultural Property, where you can learn about Edo period townhouse construction and view traditional wedding artifacts.
- 🏘️ Wander through Takayama Old Town, which retains the charm of the Edo period with its well-preserved buildings and streets, featuring a mix of sake breweries, craft shops, and local delicacies.
- 🥗 Lunch is included, providing you with a taste of local cuisine during your tour.
- 🚍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour starting point.
- 🌍 The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone.
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Half-Day Guided Walking Tour
In case of bad weather: In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
In case of bad weather: In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- English guide
- Admission fee
- Hida-Kokubunji Temple
- Lunch
Meeting point
Takayama Station East Exit
Return details
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Hida Kokubun-ji TempleOnly one of Sanju no to (three storied pagoda) in Hida area. You can also see a 1250 year old great gingko tree on the temple ground. (Admission fee to see treasures is not included)
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One of the most famous morning markets in Japan. You can buy fresh vegetables, fruits and also traditional product of Takayama. Communication with the Takayama people will definitely be an unforgettable memory for you. Your English guide is always happy to help you .
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Takayama JinyaGood experience the atmosphere of the Edo governor here. It is the only site of government office where the main building still remains. Takayama Jinya used to be a base to rule the Hida area at the time when the Shogunate directly controlled the domain. It kept its function of protecting the Hida area for 300 years until half a century ago.
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Nakabashi BridgeNakabashi is the symbolic red bridge of Takayama old town. This site is the best place to take a beautiful photo.
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Kusakabe Folk MuseumThis is the place to visit if you want to feel like you are back in the Edo period. Kusakabe Mingei kan (a folk museum) is registered as a National Important Cultural Property and you can learn how a townhouse of the Edo period was built. Also the bride's basket which brought her to Kusakabe family and the outfit which she wore at her wedding are exhibited there.
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Takayama Old Town has been keeping the township of Edo period with many buildings and streets from the time when it thrived as a town of wealthy merchants. The southern half of the town called Uemachi has a sake brewery, shops of traditional crafts, sweets and more, and the northern half is where may shops related to the local living remain.
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Half-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$213.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!