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Toyama Private Tour - Takaoka station
Takaoka station
Toyama Private Tour - mama-chari bikes
mama-chari bikes
Toyama Private Tour - a local street
a local street
Toyama Private Tour - bronze statues on the street
bronze statues on the street
Toyama Private Tour - historical building on Yamacho-suji street
historical building on Yamacho-suji street
Toyama Private Tour - Yamacho-suji street
Yamacho-suji street
Toyama Private Tour - Kanayamachi old town
Kanayamachi old town
Toyama Private Tour - torii gate
torii gate
Toyama Private Tour - riverside path
riverside path
Toyama Private Tour - riverside path
riverside path
Toyama Private Tour - Mt. Futagami
Mt. Futagami
Toyama Private Tour - Tateyama mountain range from the bridge
Tateyama mountain range from the bridge
Toyama Private Tour - persimmon tree on the street
persimmon tree on the street
Toyama Private Tour - sake brewery
sake brewery
Toyama Private Tour - local tram
local tram
Toyama Private Tour - Takaoka old castle park
Takaoka old castle park
Toyama Private Tour - Takaoka old castle park
Takaoka old castle park
Toyama Private Tour - Takaoka Great Buddha
Takaoka Great Buddha

Easy cycling tour with city bike

Nature & Outdoor
Toyama Tour Guide - Yuta W.

Joined 2025

Yuta W.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Toyama
English
3 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Yuta W.)
Up to 4 people

The guide will take you to the historical area, Yamacho-suji street and Kanayamachi town. They have the traditional townscape. Also, you can go to the nature area a little far away from the town. It is really comfortable to cycle along the riverside.


City bikes named "Mama-chari" are very familiar for people living in Japan for our daily use. It has a stable frame riding easier and it is maneuverable. Guests can easily treat them.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Takaoka station on Ainokaze Toyama railway

- The guide will pick you up in front of the ticket gate of Takaoka station.

09:40 AM

Applying for rental bikes at the station

You have to show your passport for rental bikes and fill in the application form.

10:00 AM

Start cycling

We will prepare to ride bikes and start cycling from the Takaoka station.

10:20 AM

Yamacho-suji street, preservation district

Yamacho is the general term which consists of 10 towns in the district. Yama means festival floats. Those towns take care of 7 floats. Yamacho-suji is the main street around the area. Its towns were originally developed as the merchant town and there are lots of traditional houses on the street.

10:40 AM

Kanayamachi town, preservation district

Kanayamachi town is said to have been the birth place of Takaoka casting craftsmanship. Takaoka casting is one of traditional crafts in Toyama. Many traditional buildings remain on the street.

11:20 AM

Riverside path

We will go to the nature area to the direction of local mountain named Mt. Futagami. Guests can appreciate the scenery of the combination of the river and the local mountain.

11:50 AM

Takaoka old castle park

There was Takaoka castle about 400 years ago. The castle is selected as one of the best hundred of castles in Japan.

Because almost its 100%-structure still remains such as moats and stone walls.

12:10 PM

Takaoka great Buddha

The great Buddha statue is located in the center of the town, which is the landmark of Takaoka city. The locals can come there any time because it is the the open-air statue. The Great Buddha was made by craftsmen of Takaoka.

Ending Point

Takaoka station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Guide fee

*Bike rental fee

*Insurance for guests' accidents

What‘s not included

*Clothes for cycling

*Rain jackets, rain pants

*Gloves

*Meals

Tour Important Information

*Guest must show the passport for renting bikes.

*This tour involves cycling, so make sure to wear suitable clothes.

*It could be raining during the tour, so prepare rain jackets and pants.

*Prepare gloves to protect your hands from coldness in the cold season.

*In case of the tour date with heavy rain, the guide and guests will discuss whether the tour is implemented or not. The guide can offer the private car tours instead of the cycling tour.

*There is no kid's rear seat.

*It can join only 13 years of age or older.

*Although bicycles are inspected, if someone gets a flat tire or other problem, I may need to stop the tour and call a taxi.

Important message from the supplier

Please contact me for a customized tour request.

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
Toyama Tour Guide - Yuta W.

Joined 2025

Yuta W.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yuta W.

I live in Takaoka city in Toyama area, right next to Kanazawa area.

I know the Hokuriku region has lots of attractive points, so I live in here.

But these area are still developing area for sightseeing because it is a little difficult to see around by yourselves especially when you come for the first time.

Since I moved into this area, I've been working as a guide in this region.

So why don't you join my tour when you come to the Hokuriku region?

Reviews

Great trip with an amazing host

We had a blast with Yuta. He was perfectly on time and picked up us at the hotel. He knows the area very well, is a very polite and friendly young man. We learned a lot going around Shirakawa -Go and Gokayama and enjoyed our time with him very much. Thank you very much!

Dominik B.

Yuta W.

Thank you for joining the tour! Guests are very kind and interested in Japanese culture, so I also enjoyed with them. We visited Shirakawa-go first. I also wanted them to appreciate Gokayama, so we visited both Suganuma and Ainokura villages after Shirakawa-go. We communicated with locals and were able to had a good time. Please come back to Japan in the future! Arigato gozaimasita!

Flexible, scenic, off the beaten path

Yuta accommodated my last-minute request to drop by the traditional medicine shop before heading for the Great Buddha. We also managed to visit a brand new observation bridge for viewing Mt Tateyama before learning more about the history of copper casting in the historic district of Takaoka. The owners were kind enough to show us around their workshops and explain the process, so it was quite educational. The castle area with all the cherry blossoms and the coastline were both very beautiful. Recommended for folks who have specific interests or want a scenic and relaxing day away from the usual tourist hotspots. Personally, I would've appreciated more suggestions on available options and local attractions.

Sabrina Y.

Yuta W.

Thank you for joining the tour! We started Toyama station and went the Ikedaya Yasube pharmacy and experienced making medicine pills. On the way to Takaoka, we visited the brand new bridge "Kureha foot path", and we could see the scenery great view of Tateyama mountain range. It was the perfect day to go to the observatory. In Takaoka, we visited Takaoka great Buddha, cafe, Takaoka old castle park, Kanayamachi town, and Amaharashi coast. It was the best day for seeing cherry blossoms and Mt. Tateyama, so I chose those spots this time, but I wish I could have offered a few more options. I would like to make this clear. Thank you!

Cultural and immersive tours

First time for a day visit to Toyama. We were visiting from a cruse ship. Yuta and his driver Taka met us promptly at the meeting place. He had planned some interesting activities to learn about the real Japan. This included tours of places of worship, rituals and explanations. We went to see artisans at work making ceremonial bowls and kimonos. We were the only tourists there. It was a personal experience. Yuta’s English was exceptional. We talked about Japanese food and he even took us to the supermarket to buy ingredients. The vehicle was excellent and Yuta really goes out of his way to make the experience unique. Would recommend.

Liz F.

Yuta W.

I was really glad to meet you guys! I planned unique experience for you this time. That ceremonial bowls is called "Keisu" in Japanese. In the sewing class, they came to welcome you and wear Kimono for the presentation even not on the lesson day, voluntarily. They were very happy that you wore Kimono and you said it was tasty Match tea. Those seasonings from the supermarket would be nice for cooking after coming back to your county.We all really appreciate you came to Takaoka area! Please come back in the future!

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