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Great Historic Takaoka and Great Scenic Amaharashi Coast Trip
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Joined 2025
This tour blends culture and nature. The morning explores Takaoka's historical heart: visit the great Takaoka Buddha and wander the preserved Edo-period streets of Yamamachi-suji and Kanaya-machi. Enjoy a local lunch before the afternoon's highlight. Take the scenic JR Himi Line to the Amaharashi Coast for a breathtaking view of the majestic Tateyama Mountain Range across the sea. This seamless day trip perfectly combines rich history with spectacular coastal scenery.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Takaoka Station
Takaoka Great Bhudda
Yamamacho-suji
A beautifully preserved street with old storehouses and plaster walls.
Kanayamachi
Known for its distinctive lattice-windowed houses, the birthplace of Takaoka copperware.
Lunch
Takaoka Station
Amaharashi Station
Enjoy the grand panorama of the Tateyama Mountain Range over the sea, along with Onna-iwa and Yoshitsune Rock.
Ending Point
JR Takaoka Station
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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 only
Transportation (Manyo line in Takaoka city: 200 yen for one way per adult, Himi Line to Amaharashi Kaigan: 480 for round trip per adult)
Lunch : 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person.
*Guide Expenses: Please note that the guest is responsible for covering the guide’s transportation fees, lunch and entrance fees.
*Gratuities: In accordance with industry custom, a gratuity is at your discretion but greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with the tour.
Tour Important Information
Footwear is Key: This itinerary involves a significant amount of walking and exploration (Takaoka city center and Amaharashi Coast), so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Strict Adherence to Schedule: This tour relies on the JR Himi Line train, which has limited service. Adhering strictly to the fixed train times (13:47 PM departure from Takaoka and 4:16 PM departure from Amaharashi) is essential to complete the itinerary on time.
Waiting Time at Takaoka Station: Due to the fixed train schedule, there is some waiting period . You can use this time for rest or quick souvenir shopping at the station complex.
Scenic View Contingency: The iconic view of the Tateyama Mountain Range from Amaharashi Coast is dependent on clear weather and visibility.
Accessibility Note: Since the route covers historic districts and a natural coastline, please be aware that full barrier-free access may not be available in all areas.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Takayama and Shirakawago, Gifu if you pay my transportation fee.
I can make flyfishing trip during the fishing season: March 1st to September 30th.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Naoto K.
Hello! I’m Naoto, and I’m thrilled you’re considering the Hokuriku region for your journey.
After living across the globe and spending decades in the fast-paced energy of Tokyo, I realized something important: the most authentic, soulful experiences in Japan are found right here in my hometowns of Toyama and Kanazawa. This region is a "hidden gem" where ancient traditions and pristine nature remain untouched by the crowds.
My goal is to take you beyond the guidebooks. Whether we are:
Exploring the samurai history and gold-leaf crafts of Kanazawa.
Discovering a secluded restaurant tucked away in the mountains.
Hiking or fishing along Toyama’s dramatic coastline and peaks.
Diving into manga, anime, or local festivals known only to residents.
Because I spent years overseas, I understand the curiosity of international travelers. I don’t just show you the sights; I help you translate the culture. Every tour is 100% customized to your pace and passions.
Let’s step off the beaten path together.
Please reach out, and let’s start planning your one-of-a-kind Japanese adventure!
Reviews
Ben A.
“Walking Tour of Toyama and Takaoka”
My daughter and I had delightful time with Naoto. We planned on meeting at the Toyama train station at 9AM and we were both there 30 minutes early! We got to see the planned highlights of Toyama (Glass Museum, Toyama Castle) and we included detours to the park around the castle and the library. It was lucky, I didn't realize the there was Chihuly glass in the glass museum! In Takaoka, Naoto had made reservations for lunch at a restaurant that served shojin ryori, for us vegans. In Takaoka, we got to see the hits there, as well as some unique things, like kids getting out of school and the old street with the portable shrines. Our weather wasn't prefect, but we made the best of it. Naoto helped find us some nice photo spots. It was a fun day and we got to see many things that I wouldn't have included if I were planning it.
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Naoto K.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so glad you enjoyed the Toyama and Takaoka tour despite the weather. There was even more I wanted to show you, but since this tour covers two cities in a single day, I did my best to highlight the unique charm of each. I hope you can return someday to explore even more of these beautiful cities.
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Jesus & aleeza A.
“Fantastic Private Tour & Experience!”
We initially contacted Naoto about creating a custom tour, and he exceeded our expectations right from the start! He was incredibly helpful in planning a personalized full day itinerary that fit everything we wanted to experience. Throughout the day, Naoto shared stories about Japan that helped us understand both daily life and the historical significance of the places we visited, while also sharing personal stories from his life and his travels around the world, which helped us feel more connected and have a deeper appreciation! At our first stop, the Shogawa Gorge River Cruise, Naoto shared both the history and pop culture surrounding the cruise, including stories about the secluded onsen it stops at. Afterwards, we continued through the scenic valley, visiting other local attractions as well as stopping for lunch to taste the local cuisine. Our next stop was the Shirakawa-go village, which was incredibly beautiful and rich with history. Naoto brought us inside one of the traditional thatched-roof homes and even shared his own experience living in one for a time, teaching us about industries that helped these villages prosper and the care required to preserve these historic homes. We truly appreciate Naoto for the care he took in curating our tour and for all the insights he taught us about each of the places we visited! We highly recommend Naoto for anyone traveling the Toyama area!
Naoto K.
It was a true pleasure to host you! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour. Guiding guests like you is what makes my job so rewarding. I wish you all the best on your future adventures, and I look forward to the possibility of seeing you in Japan again in the future!
Savannah L.
“Awesome Private tour guide!”
I requested a personalized tour to see all the places from the movie “wolf children ame & yuki” It was lovely to see all the sights. He took some pictures for me and then showed me some really cool places around Toyama too! The Mountain View was incredible and so was the ocean! (The weather just happened to be super clear without a cloud in the sky perhaps naoto is a lucky tour guide haha!)
Naoto K.
Thank you very much for such a wonderful review on my guiding. It was actually one of the best days for my guiding too. We had a perfect weather and also the schedule was very smooth. We could see more than what you actually wanted to see. Above all I was very happy that your dream to visit Wolf Children house came true after all. You must have loved Toyama very much. So please visit here again for your third trip. Have a great time for the rest of the trip in Japan. Stay in touch. Naoto
$234/ per group
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