Private Day Trip to Takayama
Private Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at the Kanazawa bus terminal, where we'll take public transport to begin our day trip to Takayama. Ready to travel back in time as we visit this ancestral village in the Japanese Alps?
Once we're here, we'll begin our tour by exploring the Sanmachi Suji district, considered Takayama's historical centre, with narrow streets surrounded by traditional wooden houses, artisanal shops, cafés, and sake factories. Strolling through Sanmachi is like travelling back to the past to Japan's Ero period.
After a break to grab some food, we'll continue by exploring Takayama Yatai Kaikan, a museum that has majestic floats on exhibition, used during the Takayama Festival, one of the most famous in the country. These floats are decorated with so much detail that they are considered authentic cultural treasures.
Next, we'll visit the Showa Museum, which houses everyday objects that paint a picture of 20th-century Japan. Lastly, we can't leave without going to Takayama Jinya, a historical site that was a regional government building during the Edo period. It's the only construction like this left in Japan, and it provides a glimpse into an old feudal administrative system, as well as traditional Japanese architecture.
After a total of 8 hours, we'll say our goodbyes at the initial starting point.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive guide, nobody else will be in your group
Not included
Public transport ticket between Kanazawa and Takayama: ¥ 4,000 (US$ 26.90) per person
Admission ticket to Takayama Jinya: ¥ 440 (US$ 2.96) per person
Admission ticket to the Showa Museum: ¥ 800 (US$ 5.38) per person
Admission ticket to Yatai Kaikan: ¥ 820 (US$ 5.51) per person
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 15 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Joisjo
Corporate name: Jorge Sarur Casillas
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Free cancellation
Kanazawa Bus Terminal
