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Takaoka station

mama-chari bikes

a local street

bronze statues on the street

historical building on Yamacho-suji street

Yamacho-suji street

Kanayamachi old town

torii gate

riverside path

Mt. Futagami

Tateyama mountain range from the bridge

persimmon tree on the street

sake brewery

local tram

Takaoka old castle park

Takaoka Great Buddha

Mama-chari cycling tour

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2025

Yuta W.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Toyama

English

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Yuta W.)

Up to 4 people

"Mama-chari" bikes are very familiar bikes for people living in Japan. The Bikes are basically designed for daily use. Their main features are a stable frame riding easier, equipped with baskets, and maneuverable for town use. Guests can easily treat them.

The guide will take guests to the historical area in the town and the nature area a little far away from the town.

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 up guests in front of the ticket gate.

10:00 AM

Start cycling

We will prepare to ride bikes and start 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.

Guests can appreciate the atmosphere of the town with historical houses.

10:40 AM

Kanayamachi old town, preservation district

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

Guests can appreciate the atmosphere of the old town with traditional houses.

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.

11:40 AM

Takaoka old castle park

There was Takaoka castle about 400 years ago. There‘s no buildings and pictures of the structure, but people living in Takaoka love Takaoka castle. The castle is selected as one of the best hundred of castles in Japan. Because almost 100% structure still remains such as moats and river.

Enjoy the atmosphere of the previous castle.

12:00 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, Toyama.

It is located in the central part of the town.

As the locals pass by, each has their own thoughts about the Great Buddha. Let's visit the Takaoka Great Buddha.

Ending Point

Takaoka station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Guide fee

*Mama-chari bike rental fee

*Tour insurance for guests

What‘s not included

*Clothes for cycling

*Rain jackets, rain pants

*Gloves

Tour Important Information

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

*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. I can offer the private car tours for up to 4 guests instead of the cycling tour.

*There is no kid's rear seat.

*I recommend participants be 12 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

Joined 2025

Yuta W.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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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?

Reviews

Henrik S.

5 / 5

Oct 15, 2025

Tateyama Alpine route - Nagano to Toyama -

Oct 15, 2025

Toyama

2 days

Customized

“Tateyama Alpine Route”

We had a really good tour arranged by Yuta. We had some practical challenges in connection with our trip along the Tateyama Alpine route. Yuta helped us arrange the tour so it was a really good experience. During the trip, Yuta told us many interesting things about Japan, including about daily life and Japanese culture. We thank you for an exciting and well-arranged tour.

Yuta W.

Thank you for your review. Meeting everyone of your group was super friendly and kind. The time to spend together made me so happy. I was also glad you asked me the Japanese culture. I sincerely hope you come back to Japan in the future!