Takayama Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Two days with Kyohei”

Kyohei made our stay in Takayama and our car trip to Shirakawago with an additional tour the next day more than memorable. He was friendly, patient and reassuring at all times. We covered a huge amount of ground walking around Takayama, stopping for some shopping at places we would never have found. We had coffee in the morning at an out of the way place, which was perfect. We lunched at a fantastic restaurant we would never have found and he made really good recommendations for dinner that evening. His suggestion for an amazing bar for a nightcap was one of our highlights in Japan. He drove us to Shirakawago in his car the next day and showed us the sights before dropping us at our hotel. Because we wanted to change our bus departure time, he drove to the bus station and helped us buy tickets. Because we could only cancel our original tickets in line, he also did that for us as well. To cap it all off, he also rang our previous hotel back in Matsumoto to assist with a minor problem. Thank you, Kyohei, you were above and beyond.

Kyohei Y.

(4 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. I’m truly grateful that I could be a part of your journey and help make your time in Takayama and Shirakawago so memorable! I hope to have the opportunity to guide you again on your next visit to Japan. Safe travels, and thank you once again!

“Private tour - Takayama and Shirakawago”

We had an incredible day exploring Takayama and Shirakawago with Keith. Having already spent a day in Takayama on our own, we could really appreciate the difference Keith made to our experience. He came well-prepared, equipped with an iPad featuring a detailed presentation of highlights and images. He would seamlessly bring it out to answer our questions, which added a lot of value to our trip. Keith's English was impeccable, likely due to his time in Canada, which made our conversations effortless and enjoyable. This was particularly important for our daughters, who were full of questions—a rarity for them unless they feel completely comfortable with the language. Being a local, Keith greeted people as we walked around, which gave us an authentic feel of the area. It was a wonderful experience, and we felt truly immersed in the local culture.

Kyohei Y.

(4 reviews)

Hi Amit-san, Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the day exploring Takayama and Shirakawago with me. It was a pleasure to share the highlights and history of these beautiful places with you. It’s great to know that the girls felt comfortable asking questions—curiosity always makes for a more enjoyable trip! I hope you took home some wonderful memories, and if you ever decide to visit again, I’d love to show you even more of what this region has to offer. Safe travels, and thanks again for the lovely review!

“Exciting Sake Tour in Takayama”

Thank you for the tour of the sake brewery. Your knowledge and passion made this tour really enjoyable.

Mika S.

(26 reviews)

Thank you for the kind review, Thierry. I was pleasantly surprised by your extensive knowledge of sake! It was a pleasure sharing my passion for sake with you, and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour.