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Private Walking Tour of Downtown Takayama
Joined 2019
You learn the history of this old castle town as you walk through the streets, observing the architecture and enjoying the scenery.
We can go inside some Edo period buildings, and sample food and drink along the way.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Takayama Betsuin Temple
Higashiyama Walking Path
Scenic Old Town
Takayama Jinya (Government House)
Ending Point
Takayama Jinya (Government House)
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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
We will meet up in town, so there is no transportation fee.
Food/Drink: You may want to take a little cash with you, in case you want to sample some tasty treats and/or sake along the way.
Tour Important Information
This is a private tour - you will not be with any other groups.
It is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. The itinerary may vary depending on the weather and season.
Please feel free to contact me for specific dates.
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 2019
About Tour Guide William P.
I was born and raised in the USA, but have lived and worked in Japan for more than half my life. I am a naturalized citizen, and have made my home in Hida Takayama for more than fifteen years now.
Pairing the knowledge of a local with the perspective of an outsider, my tours focus on places and insights that nobody else will show you.
Feel free to contact me for custom tours at any time of the year. In addition to standard walking tours, I do night-time, food and sake-tasting tours.
Reviews
“Sake Tour at Takayama ”
William is attentive and knowledgeable. The tour was well curated and smooth. He was quick to pick up our preferences and chose good sakes for us to enjoy. He was accommodating and attentive and leniently answered my curious daughter’s questions.
“Knowledgeable, flexible plus very nice to travel with.”
We very much appreciated William. Like traveling with a good friend with a wonderful knowledge of Takayama and surrounding areas. The plans was to see the twice yearly festival, but weather kept inferrring - William redirected us to lots more activities as a partial replacement plus found some places where we could see floats in their respective “garages” plus more. Also great communicator and found interesting restaurants for us.
“Unique experience ”
A unique example of professionalism combined with a warm personality, an American that fall in love with the Japanese tradition and culture, transferred himself many years ago to this wonderful part of the country and created here his family. He speaks like a japani and feels like a japani , he can be a title for a nice “ American Hollywood “ film. We were lucky to meet this guy to guide us through the streets of Takayama.
$110/ per group
Reserve
