1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago Discount Tickets

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Overview

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 an era very different from our own.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End Point

End point

Please make sure you choose the correct option. Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Kanazawa Station

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 60 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 90 mins
3. 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!
Duration: 90 mins
4. 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
Duration: 300 mins

Inclusion

English speaking guide

Entrance to the Takayama Jinya

Transportation between all destinations

Guided walks at both Takayama and Shirakawa-go

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour Availability Disclaimer All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

Supplied by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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