Great Historic Takaoka and Great Scenic Amaharashi Coast Trip
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.
* It is customary for guests to pay the above fees and lunch for the guide.
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
About Tour Guide Naoto K.
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your guide. My name is Naoto, and I'm a licensed local guide interpreter. I was born in Kurobe, Toyama and grew up in Toyama and other Hokuriku region, Kanazawa and Takayama before living and working overseas.
My global experience in other countries and several decades of life in Tokyo made me realize that the Toyama and Kanazawa area offers the most authentic, worthwhile Japan—the kind international travelers truly desire when visiting Japan. I specialize in helping you go beyond the typical tourist path, immersing you in Toyama, Kanazawa and its surrounding areas to reveal the pristine culture and natural beauty that await in this hidden gem.
Whether your interests lie in history, architecture, arts and crafts, lively festivals, unique food culture, or nature watching (including music, manga, anime and pop culture), I've got you covered. I particularly enjoy uncovering local treasures, like a secluded restaurant tucked away in the mountains near a temple. And for those who love the outdoors, I'd be delighted to organize a hiking or fishing trip to showcase Toyama's natural beauty.
Since every tour can be customized according to your interests and needs, I will personally help you have a one-of-a-kind experience here in the Toyama and Kanazawa area.
Please contact me to start planning your future trip!
Reviews
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!)
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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
$237/ per group
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