Kanayamachi old town

Risaburo, copperware atelier

Risaburo, sake cup making

Risaburo, original sake cup

Otera Kohachiro, gallery

Otera Kohachiro cafe

5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio Bandit

Kanayamachi old town in Takaoka

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2025

Yuta W.

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Toyama

English

2 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Yuta W.)

Up to 2 people

Takaoka city was originally developed as a castle town by a feudal lord, Mr. Maeda, 400 years ago.

Kanayamachi town is known as the birthplace of Takaoka copperware in order to develop the castle town. Guests can appreciate the atmosphere of the old town with traditional houses. There are some historic shops.

Through the tour, guests can get the history of Takaoka.

Itinerary

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

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Guest accommodation

- The guide will pick up guests where they stay.

09:40 AM

Kanayamachi old town entrance

Kanayamachi old town is known as the birthplace of Takaoka copperware. There is a bridge named Homeibashi bridge which has statues of phenix. They are made by craftsmen in town.

10:10 AM

Risaburo shop

Risaburo was established in 1860s. Risaburo is the founder's name. They have been making copperware for a long time. They offer the experience of making tin items.

In this tour, you can make own sake cup by casting.

Before making it, you can see around their workplace at the back of the building and can listen to how to make items with the 5th generation.

11:20 AM

Otera Kohachiro shop

Otera shop was established in 1860s. Otera Kohachiro is the founder's name of this shop. Now 6th generation is running the shop. There are three consecutive traditional houses there. They have a shop, a gallery, an atelier, and one cafe. We visit the cafe to have a drink.

They also offer experiences like making accessories with tin, and making items with tin with hammer.

Ending Point

Guest accommodation

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Tour guide fee

*Making sake cup fee by casting

*One drink in the cafe

*Private transportation (5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio, Bandit)

*Fuel, toll, perking fees

What‘s not included

*Meals

*Personal expenses

Tour Important Information

*This tour involves the experience of making tin items. Basically the item is sake cup, but you can choose other items on the spot.

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

Joined 2025

Yuta W.

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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?