Takayama Hida Beef and Sake Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Description
Savour the flavors of Takayama on this private, fully customizable food tour led by your government-licensed local guide. Nestled in the mountains of Hida, Takayama is famous for premium Hida beef and locally brewed sake. Stroll the beautifully preserved Sanmachi Suji old town, where dark-wood merchant houses, sake breweries and shops line the streets, and sample Hida beef skewers, sushi and sweet treats along the way. Visit Takayama Jinya, the only surviving Edo-period government house in Japan, then browse the riverside Miyagawa Morning Market for fresh produce and local specialties. Because this is a private tour for your group only, the pace and the stops are entirely up to you. Tell your guide your tastes and dietary needs and they will tailor the day around them. Whether you crave melt-in-the-mouth Hida beef, crisp local sake or seasonal mountain dishes, you will eat like a local and leave with a deeper feel for Takayama's food culture and history.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wander through Sanmachi Suji, Takayama's beautifully preserved old town of dark-wood merchant houses, sake breweries and shops. Your guide leads you to spots serving Hida beef skewers, sushi and street snacks, and to sake breweries marked by their cedar-ball sugidama.
Visit Takayama Jinya, the only surviving Edo-period government house in Japan. Explore the historic tatami rooms, rice storehouse and gardens while your guide explains the town's role as a shogunate territory and its rich merchant culture.
Browse the Miyagawa Morning Market along the riverside, where local farmers and artisans sell fresh produce, pickles, sweets and crafts. Sample seasonal treats and Hida specialties with your guide and soak up the lively local atmosphere. ※April to November: 7a.m. to noon December to March: 8a.m. to noon
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
