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Toyama Private Tour - 5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio Bandit
5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio Bandit
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 - Mikurumayama museum
Mikurumayama museum
Toyama Private Tour - Mikurumayama museum
Mikurumayama museum
Toyama Private Tour - Yamacho-suji street
Yamacho-suji street
Toyama Private Tour - Yamacho-suji street
Yamacho-suji street
Toyama Private Tour - Yamacho-suji street
Yamacho-suji street
Toyama Private Tour - Kanayamachi old town
Kanayamachi old town
Toyama Private Tour - Kanayamachi old town, street
Kanayamachi old town, street
Toyama Private Tour - Kanayamachi old town, street
Kanayamachi old town, street
Toyama Private Tour - Kanayamachi town, making metalware
Kanayamachi town, making metalware
Toyama Private Tour - Takaoka great Buddha
Takaoka great Buddha
Toyama Private Tour - Amaharashi coast
Amaharashi coast
Toyama Private Tour - Peace bell in Mt. Futagami
Peace bell in Mt. Futagami

Walking tour in Takaoka with private car transportation

Car Tour (driving guide)
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

I will take guests to Takaoka's attractions. The real Japanese life spreads out in the town. We not only see around Takaoka's landmarks basically, but also talk with locals at some places.


The tour starts from where you like and ends where you like.

It is possible to do this because the tour is done by car.

There are attractive sites, but they are dispersed in the area.

So I have planned this tour for tourists using a car.

Let's go to area's many attractions.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Accommodation where guests stay

- The guide will pick you up at the entrance of the accommodation. Or the nearest station.

09:20 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.

10:00 AM

Takaoka Mikurumayama museum

Mikurumayama means local festival floats. The museum exhibits the floats which are used fine artisanal skills of craftsmen. The largest festival in Takaoka is held on the 1st of May every year. Guest can learn how to hold the festival.

10:20 AM

Yamacho-suji street

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 a main street around the area. Its towns were originally developed as the merchant town and there are lots of traditional houses on the street.

10:50 AM

Kanayamachi old town

Kanayamachi old town is said to been the birth place of Takaoka casting craftsmanship. Takaoka casting is one of traditional crafts in Takaoka. The metal items are made by casting originally in the area.

Many traditional style buildings remain on the street.

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

11:30 AM

Takaoka Great Buddha

The great Buddha statue is located in the center of the town, which is the landmark of Takaoaka 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

Guest's accommodation or the 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

What‘s included

*Guide fee

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

*Fuel, toll, parking fees

What‘s not included

*Admission fee for each facility

*Meals

Tour Important Information

*The guide will recommend highlights in the area.

*This tour can be customized based on the guests' preferences.

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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