Casual tour in Takayama
Joined 2018
I'll guide main part of Takayama and local place. We'll go old town, morning market, sake breweries, shrines and temples area, also good cafes or eateries. Also I can arrange a plan where you want to go like to see cherry blossom, to walk in country side.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Takayama or Takayama station
Around old town, You can enjoy morning market, tasting sake etc
Country side walking
Ending Point
Your hotel in Takayama or Takayama station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
lunch
entrance fee ( if you want to enter some museums)
Tour Important Information
It’s not included transportation fee.
For Example :
Takayama to Furukawa 240yen
Takayama to Hida Ichinomiya 210yen
Important message from the supplier
Please contact me before a month basically, but feel free to contact me!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2018
About Tour Guide Mao M.
Hi! I'm Mao. My home town is Takayama and I like here a lot! I’d like to show you! I love meeting friends, chatting, travel around, play sports, drinking and go to my favorite restaurants. I'll offer more local sightseeing spots,eateries,cafes,bars and leisure facility and also I'm familiar with suburban area.
I have an experience of living in BC, Canada and then taught Japanese and culture for kids in a school. After that, I have been working at a hostel in Takayama. I like to meet people and to know new things for me.
Feel free to contact me!
Reviews
“A local guide makes a difference”
We really appreciated Mao’s tour yesterday. She grew up here and knows Takayama inside out. Before we met up with her, we walked around for a hour with a map, but could not connect with the city. Then it all changed after we met her! She was very friendly and enthusiastic. It made us feel a friend is showing us around in Takayama!
Mao M.
Thank you for your review! I really enjoyed with you just like friend. I remember your recommendation and please enjoy your trip in Japan!
“Best guide for Takayama ”
Mao is local and very knowledgeable about her city. She was very pleasant and helpful. Her smile was a bonus.
Mao M.
Thank you for joined my tour though the day was cold. I'm glad that you enjoyed my home town! Have a safe trip and enjoy Japan!
“Short tour in Takayama ”
A young girl really pleasant and proactive, we had a good time and a relaxed walking tour in interesting spots.
Mao M.
Thank you for your review! I really enjoyed with you and thank you for your lovely gifts! See you next time in Takayama!
$95/ per group
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