Takayama 1-Day Tour: Takayama Jinya and Shirakawa-go
by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
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This is a 1-day, 9-hour guided tour covering key sites in Takayama and the historic village of Shirakawa-go in central Japan. The day begins with a 1-hour visit inside Takayama Jinya, a government office built centuries ago for Shogun representatives, where visitors learn about Takayama’s history and local industries. Next, the tour continues with a 90-minute walk through the Sanmachi Suji district, known for its traditional wooden buildings and historic streets. Afterward, there is a 90-minute visit to the Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market, where visitors can sample local food specialties. The final destination is Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage-listed village famous for its traditional farmhouses. The tour includes a guided walk around Shirakawa-go followed by free time to explore independently for about 5 hours. Transportation between all locations is provided, along with an English-speaking guide and entrance to Takayama Jinya. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Takayama Jinya
Tour inside the Takayama Jinya, a centuries-old government building once used by the Shogun’s representatives. Learn about the history and industries of Takayama during this one-hour visit.
60 min
Sanmachi Suji
Explore the traditional Sanmachi Suji district in central Takayama for about 90 minutes. The guide shows the famous local woodwork and the historic streets of the area.
90 min
Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
Spend 90 minutes at the morning market sampling local delicacies and browsing stalls, offering a culinary introduction to Takayama.
90 min
Shirakawa-mura
Visit the World Heritage-listed Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go with a guided tour, followed by about five hours of free time to explore the area independently.
300 min
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
Please make sure you choose the correct option. Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Kanazawa Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Takayama 1-Day Tour: Takayama Jinya and Shirakawa-go
by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$305.82Overview
This is a 1-day, 9-hour guided tour covering key sites in Takayama and the historic village of Shirakawa-go in central Japan. The day begins with a 1-hour visit inside Takayama Jinya, a government office built centuries ago for Shogun representatives, where visitors learn about Takayama’s history and local industries. Next, the tour continues with a 90-minute walk through the Sanmachi Suji district, known for its traditional wooden buildings and historic streets. Afterward, there is a 90-minute visit to the Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market, where visitors can sample local food specialties. The final destination is Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage-listed village famous for its traditional farmhouses. The tour includes a guided walk around Shirakawa-go followed by free time to explore independently for about 5 hours. Transportation between all locations is provided, along with an English-speaking guide and entrance to Takayama Jinya. Lunch is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Takayama Jinya
Tour inside the Takayama Jinya, a centuries-old government building once used by the Shogun’s representatives. Learn about the history and industries of Takayama during this one-hour visit.
60 min
Sanmachi Suji
Explore the traditional Sanmachi Suji district in central Takayama for about 90 minutes. The guide shows the famous local woodwork and the historic streets of the area.
90 min
Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
Spend 90 minutes at the morning market sampling local delicacies and browsing stalls, offering a culinary introduction to Takayama.
90 min
Shirakawa-mura
Visit the World Heritage-listed Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go with a guided tour, followed by about five hours of free time to explore the area independently.
300 min
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
Please make sure you choose the correct option. Depending on the day, the tour offers ONLY drop off at Kanazawa Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.