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Home/Destinations/Takayama/Old Town

Takayama Old Town Tours

Edo-era streets: walking tours explore Sanmachi Suji, Takayama’s beautifully preserved old town of dark wooden merchant houses, sake breweries and craft shops. A step back into old Japan.

112 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Takayama
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
4.7(173)·7h 20min
from$64/ person
via Viator
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
Takayama
1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
4.9(151)·9 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi
Takayama
From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi
5.0(147)·9 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Takayama
Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.9(93)·4–6 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Ninja Experience in Takayama - Basic Course
Takayama
Ninja Experience in Takayama - Basic Course
5.0(76)·1 hour
from$36/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
Takayama
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
4.8(71)·30 min
from$51/ 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
Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama
Takayama
Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama
5.0(60)·2h 30min
from$171/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（45 Minutes）
Takayama
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（45 Minutes）
4.7(53)·45 min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
Takayama
Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
5.0(34)·4 hours
from$116/ 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
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida Folk Village, Caves & Ropeway
Takayama
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida Folk Village, Caves & Ropeway
4.9(25)·8 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
Takayama
One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
4.7(22)·6 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Takayama Local Food & Sake Culture Tour, Licensed Guide
Takayama
Takayama Local Food & Sake Culture Tour, Licensed Guide
5.0(21)·6 hours
from$157/ person
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From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
Takayama
From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
5.0(13)·4h 15min
from$151/ person
via Viator
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN 30 MINUTES walk
Takayama
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN 30 MINUTES walk
5.0(12)·30 min
from$28/ person
via Viator
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR!
Takayama
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA & LOCAL SAKE TASTING with explanation 1 HOUR!
4.7(12)·1 hour
from$48/ person
via Viator
Taste Takayama: Food & Sake Brewery Tour
Takayama
Taste Takayama: Food & Sake Brewery Tour
4.8(11)·2–3 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Takayama Mochi Making Experience in a Buddhist Temple
Takayama
Takayama Mochi Making Experience in a Buddhist Temple
5.0(10)·1 hour
from$39/ person
via Viator
Shirakawa-go from Takayama: Private Car & Driver, No Guide
Takayama
Shirakawa-go from Takayama: Private Car & Driver, No Guide
4.2(10)·4 hours
from$204/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（70 Minutes）
Takayama
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（70 Minutes）
4.8(9)·1h 10min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Near Takayama: Shirakawa-go Half-Day Tour
Gifu Prefecture
Near Takayama: Shirakawa-go Half-Day Tour
5.0(9)·2 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Sake Tasting: Educational Tour of Six Takayama Breweries
Takayama
Sake Tasting: Educational Tour of Six Takayama Breweries
4.9(8)·2 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Half Day Walking Tour Takayama’s Hidden Gems and Temple Walk
Takayama
Half Day Walking Tour Takayama’s Hidden Gems and Temple Walk
4.9(7)·4 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Customizable Takayama Private Walking Tour
Takayama
Customizable Takayama Private Walking Tour
5.0(6)·4–8 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayama's History and Temples
Takayama
Full-Day Tour: Immerse in Takayama's History and Temples
5.0(6)·7 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries
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Takayama
Takayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries
5.0(6)·2h 30min
from$116$165/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour in Takayama Old Town and Historic Streets
Takayama
Walking Tour in Takayama Old Town and Historic Streets
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Takayama Jinya & Old Town Private Walking Tour
Takayama
Takayama Jinya & Old Town Private Walking Tour
4.8(5)·2 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour!
Takayama
EXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN & MORNING MARKETS in 1 Hour!
4.8(4)·1 hour
from$44/ person
via Viator
Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
Takayama
Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guide)
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour of Takayama Festival Floats and Historic Street
Takayama
Walking Tour of Takayama Festival Floats and Historic Street
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Hirata Sake Brewery Tour in Hida Takayama
Takayama
Hirata Sake Brewery Tour in Hida Takayama
5.0(2)·40 min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Takayama Meditation at Takayama Zenkoji temple
Takayama
Takayama Meditation at Takayama Zenkoji temple
5.0(2)·1 hour
from$26/ person
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1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore the Hida Locations of Your Name
Takayama
1-Day Tour from Takayama: Explore the Hida Locations of Your Name
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Shirakawago Private Day Trip from Takayama with Local Guide
Takayama
Shirakawago Private Day Trip from Takayama with Local Guide
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Private Rickshaw Ride in Takayama
Takayama
Private Rickshaw Ride in Takayama
5.0(1)·15 min–20 min
from$36/ person
via Viator
Hida Folk Village Guided Tour with Bus Transfer in Takayama
Takayama
Hida Folk Village Guided Tour with Bus Transfer in Takayama
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
Takayama
Half-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
5.0(1)·3h 30min
from$123/ person
via Viator
Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour
Takayama
Zen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour
4.0(1)·1h 30min–2h
from$65/ person
via Viator
Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner
−34%
Takayama
Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$131$201/ person
via Viator
Takayama Walking Tour
Takayama
Takayama Walking Tour
2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Roam Takayama - 'Pay as you Wish' Walking Tour
Takayama
Roam Takayama - 'Pay as you Wish' Walking Tour
2 hours
from$3/ person
via Viator
Hida Takayama Night Cycling Tour
Takayama
Hida Takayama Night Cycling Tour
2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Takayama Food Tour | Morning market, Sake, Locals hidden gems
Takayama
Takayama Food Tour | Morning market, Sake, Locals hidden gems
3 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Takayama Hida Beef & Sake Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide
Takayama
Takayama Hida Beef & Sake Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide
4 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Electric Bike Rental in Hida Takayama for 3 hours
Takayama
Electric Bike Rental in Hida Takayama for 3 hours
3 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Takayama Funasaka Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting
Takayama
Takayama Funasaka Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting
1h 30min
from$130/ person
via Viator

Old Town in Takayama — FAQ

What is Takayama’s old town?
Sanmachi Suji, a preserved Edo-era merchant quarter.
What can you see there?
Wooden houses, sake breweries and craft shops.
How do you explore it?
On foot, ideally on a guided walking tour.

More things to do in Takayama

Shirakawa-goSake BreweriesFood WalksMorning Markets