Takayama Arts & Crafts Local Culture Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Takayama

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Overview

In this tour, your knowledgeable licensed local guide will accompany you on your journey through these local art and craft spots while offering fascinating insights into the origins, history and production techniques of the skilled Hida craftsmanship you will encounter. Takayama is the best place to experience the fruits of this rich heritage. A myriad of local workshops and retail outlets remain and these establishments sell both folk crafts, such as Sashiko patchwork and Hanga wood block prints, and also traditional crafts borne from ‘high’ culture, including intricate wooden carving and Shunkeinuri lacquerware. Note*1: You will not be able to see all the sights on this tour. You must choose at most 3 and inform your guide. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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Aoiso 2-250-1 Okamoto-machi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0054
Ayun Takayama Central Hotel 1-5-2 Hanaoka-machi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0009
Country Hotel Takayama 6-38 Hanasatomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
FAV Hotel Hidatakayama East 6-101 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Family Lodge Hatagoya Hidatakayama 1-108 Nishinoisshiki, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0011
Futarishizuka Hakuun 67 Horibatamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0837
Guest House Furui Machi Nami 65 Kami2-machi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0845
Hachiman 114 Hachimanmachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0852
Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama 262-2 Honobu-cho, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0003
Hida Gasshoen 3-829-1 Nishinoisshikimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0031
Hida Hotel Plaza 2-60 Hanaokamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0009
Hida Takayama Washington Hotel Plaza 5-20 Hanasatomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Hidatei Hanaougi 411-1 Honobu-cho, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0003
Hodakaso Yamanoiori 1-58 Hatsudamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0008
Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan 1-5 Hommachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0011
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan 1-34 Hommachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0011
Hoshokaku 1-88 Babamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0838
Hotel Acty 3-46 Hanasatomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Hotel Alpha-One Takayama 3-61 Honmachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0011
Hotel Alpha-One Takayama Bypass 501-1 Chishimamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0032
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort 1134 Echigocho, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0033
Hotel Hana 1-78 Sowamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0007
Hotel Kuretakeso Takayama Ekimae 1-86-1 Showamachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0053
Hotel Wing International Hida Takayama 2-51 Hatsudamachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0008
Hotel Wood Takayama 80-2 Kamininomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0845
Hotel and Spa Gift Takayama 6-22 Tenmanmachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0025
Ichinomatsu Japanese Modern Hotel 1-225-8 Okamotomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0054
Iroha Ryokan 1-5 Hanaokamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0009
Iroriyado Hidaya 3-1805-2 Nishino Isshikimachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0031
Kanko Ryokan Takayama 2-55 Hatsudamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0008
Kato Ryokan 2-7-1 Hatsudamachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0008
Kinosuke 3396-8 Shingumachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0035
Mercure Hida Takayama 4-311-1 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Muhyokan 169 Sanfukujimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0807
Muraiya 184 Honobumachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0003
Oyado Hachibei Kamiokamotocyou 1 388, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0055
Oyado Hotaru 1676 Ichinomiyacho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 509-3505
Oyado Koto no Yume 6-11 Hanasatomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Oyado Yamakyu 58 Tenshojimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0832
Route Inn Grantia Hida Takayama 1070-1 Chishimamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0032
Ryokan Seibei 2-31 Nishinoisshikimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0031
Ryokan Asunaro 2-96-2 Hatsudamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0008
Ryokan Godo 46 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0846
Ryokan Kaminaka 1-5 Hanaokamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0009
Ryokan Kijuroya 12 Suehiromachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0016
Ryokan Murayama 3-829 Nishinoisshikimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0031
Ryokan Taguchi 49 Uramachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0013
Ryokan Tanabe 58 Aioi-cho, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0014
Ryokufuen Kiyoharu 4-215-1 Okamotomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0054
Ryori Ryokan Komakusa 4-172-1 Okamotomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0054
Shibukusa 7-276 Kamiokamotomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0055
Shiki Resort Hida Takayama-so 3-950-1 Nishino Isshikimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0031
Spa Hotel Alpina Hidatakayama 5-41 Nadamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0021
Sumiyoshi Ryokan 4-21 Hommachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0011
Super Hotel Hida-Takayama 4-76 Temman-machi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0025
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu 4-301 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Tabino Hotel Hida Takayama 13-1 Matsunokimachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0802
Takayama City Hotel Four Seasons 1-1 Kandamachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0006
Takayama Elegance 1734-1 Matsunoki-machi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0802
Takayama Green Hotel 2-180 Nishinoisshikimachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0031
Takayama Kanko Hotel 280 Hachimanmachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0852
Takayama Ouan 4-126 Hanasatomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Tsukamotoso 1-284 Okamotomachi, , Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0054
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama 3 39 1 Hanasato Cho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0026
Yado Matsui Tenman-cho 4-73, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0025
Yamagiri 3-55 Kiriumachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0004
hotel around TAKAYAMA, Ascend Hotel Collection 1-42-7 Hanaokamachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, JP, 506-0009

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If ... you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. Private vehicles must be booked 5 days before the tour date. Read more ▼

Itinerary

Takayama Jinya

The Takayama Jin'ya is a surviving Edo period jin'ya which served as the government headquarters for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan from 1692 to 1871.

30 minutes
Jinya-Mae Morning Market

An essential Takayama tradition is called Asa-ichi. Behind this name hides the small morning market where fresh produce and local crafts are found.

30 minutes
Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

The Miyagawa Morning Market has existed in one form or another for more than two centuries, and it's still a hub for fresh produce. The market is located on either bank of the Miya River between two bridges—Kajibashi and Yayoibashi. Every morning, weather permitting, you can buy everything from local fruit and vegetables to dolls and stylish chopsticks. As with all markets, the earlier you get there, the better. The juiciest, freshest products will get picked off first, and the market is a perfect place for people-watching.

30 minutes
Sanmachi Suji

The heart of Takayama is Sanmachi, the old town of preserved and restored buildings. During the Edo period (1603-1867), Takayama was a lively hub town bustling with craftsmen, merchants, and farmers from the surrounding area. Today that legacy is preserved in the three main streets and encircling districts of Sanmachi.

30 minutes
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

The Takayama Festival, held in spring (April 14 and 15) and autumn (October 9 and 10), is ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals (the other two are Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Matsuri). Four of the autumn festival's eleven floats (yatai) are exhibited at the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan (高山祭屋台会館), a hall next to Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. The elaborately decorated floats are several hundred years old and beautiful examples of Takayama's legendary craftsmanship.

30 minutes
Kusakabe Folk Museum

Visit this deeply traditional and unforgettable merchants’ house. The Kusakabe were a family of merchants that worked for the shogunate in Takayama and prospered during the Edo period. In 1879, after the original building had been lost in a fire, a skilled artisan by the name of Jisuke Kawajiri rebuilt the house in its traditional Edo period style using the unparalleled craftsmanship of the Hida region, which is the building as you see it now. It was designated a national Important Cultural Property in 1966, and is currently open to the public as a folk arts museum.

30 minutes
Hida Sashiko

Hida Sashiko has been producing sashiko thread since 1975. Sashiko threads from Hida Sashiko have only been available for sale outside of Japan since 2010. Kiwi Threadz is honored to be awarded the sole distributorship of Hido Sashiko threads for New Zealand. The product is a wonderful addition to our range, we hope that you will try it and enjoy using it as much as we do. The threads come in two different lengths 50 meters and 145 meters, both variegated and mono colors.

30 minutes
Takayama Usagiya

This accessories shop centered on rabbit goods is located in the middle of the Hida Takayama townscape. While purchasing various products themed on rabbits, regardless of the material or purpose, the red bunny doll called Ubobo that was invented by the shop owner is a Takayama specialty that can only be bought here. Creating them with hopes for easy childbirth and to invite happiness, the shop offers netsuke (miniature carved Japanese ornament), oil blotting paper and other items besides Ubobo dolls. Their original products, such as a towel handkerchief called Usami and a collagen face wash towel, are extremely popular as souvenirs. In addition, they also hold regular storehouse exhibitions.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Takayama: Art and history

Published on Mar, 2023

Yoko was super helpful and knowledgeable. We went to the Hida Craft Village (we paid for a taxi because it would be faster) and there were a couple of the local artisans in their workshops. It was so wonderful to have her translate the explanations from the artisans to get more detail about the woodworking and lacquer work they were doing. I honestly could have spent a whole day wandering the village. I also went to the craft shop and made my own sarubobo doll - they have a bunch of small crafts you can try. We went back to the main town for lunch and she showed us a fabulous local ramen place. We headed to Takayama Jinya before exploring old town and shopping. On the way back to our hotel she showed us a 1200 year old gingko tree - it still had a few leaves, but is supposed to be spectacular if you get the timing right.

Takayama Arts & Crafts Local Culture Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide | 6 hours

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Itinerary

Takayama Jinya

Jinya-Mae Morning Market

Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

Sanmachi Suji

Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

Kusakabe Folk Museum

Hida Sashiko

Takayama Usagiya

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