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Home/Destinations/Takayama/Takayama culture
Culture · Takayama itinerary

Takayama Culture: The Best Itinerary

Takayama preserves old Japan. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Town
  2. 2Hida Village
  3. 3Food
  4. 4Heritage

The old town

The Edo-era streets.

Hida Folk Village

The open-air museum.

Food walks

Hida beef and local treats.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Takayama — prices per person.

Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
Kanazawa
Takayama and Shirakawago/Photoshoot by professional photographer
5.0(69)·8–9 hours
from$504/ person
via Viator
Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Calligraphy Workshop at Traditional Folk Craft Shop in Hiroshima
5.0(74)·1 hour
from$39/ person
via Viator
Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour
Tokyo
Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour
5.0(223)·3h 30min
from$107/ person
via Viator
Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
Takayama
Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
5.0(62)·3 hours
from$251/ person
via Viator
Takayama Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Takayama
Takayama Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
5.0(21)·6 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Osaka Local Izakaya Hopping: Food, Drinks & Nightlife
Sennichimae
Osaka Local Izakaya Hopping: Food, Drinks & Nightlife
5.0(184)·3 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course
Takayama
Ninja experience in Takayama - Special Course
5.0(27)·1h 15min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya
Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya
5.0(19)·9h 30min
from$189/ person
via Viator

Takayama culture — FAQ

What is Takayama’s old town?
Sanmachi Suji, a preserved Edo-era merchant quarter.
What is Hida Folk Village?
An open-air museum of old farmhouses near Takayama.
What is Hida beef?
A prized local wagyu, tender and marbled.

Explore more in Takayama

Old TownShirakawa-goSake BreweriesFood WalksMorning Markets