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Toyama Private Tour - 5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio Bandit
5-seater minivan, Suzuki Solio Bandit
Toyama Private Tour - Takaoka great Buddha
Takaoka great Buddha
Toyama Private Tour - Talking with an artisan in a workshop
Talking with an artisan in a workshop
Toyama Private Tour - Workshop of making metal items
Workshop of making metal items
Toyama Private Tour - Yamacho-suji street
Yamacho-suji street
Toyama Private Tour - Talking with staff in a Japanese sewing class
Talking with staff in a Japanese sewing class
Toyama Private Tour - Wearing kimono in a Japanese sewing class
Wearing kimono in a Japanese sewing class
Toyama Private Tour - Soy sauce & miso brewery
Soy sauce & miso brewery
Toyama Private Tour - Talking with the president of the brewery
Talking with the president of the brewery

Tour with the locals

Art, Culture, & Historical
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

My strong point is the connection with locals. I can show the real Japan!

I will take you to Takaoka's daily life in Takaoka city. The authentic Japanese life spreads out in the town.

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 or station

- Guide will pick you up at the entrance of the accommodation, or the nearest station.

09:10 AM

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 access here any time because it is the the open-air statue. The Great Buddha was made by craftsmen.

10:00 AM

Visiting a workshop of making metal items

Takaoka's main industry is making metal items using bronze, brass, and tin. We will visit one of workshops and talk with a local craftsmen.

10:40 AM

Yamacho-suji street

Yamacho-suji street is a main street around the area and one of preservation districts due to remaining historical buildings.

Its town was originally developed as a merchant town.

11:00 AM

Visiting a Japanese sewing class and wearing Kimono

There is a Japanese sewing class which has long history in the town. An instructor runs classes with professional skill of sewing. We will visit and wear Kimono. The staff are welcoming and they will happy that guests wear kimono because of the Japanese culture.

11:50 AM

Visiting a soy sauce & miso brewery

Yamagen brewery, which is making soy sauce & miso, was established in 1772. You will see the traditional wooden barrels for aging soy sauce and learn about the brewing process of soy sauce and miso.

Ending Point

Guest's accommodation or station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*Guide fee

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

*Gasoline fee

*Parking fees

What‘s not included

*Highway toll fee

*Admission fee for facilities

*Meals

Tour Important Information

*The guide will recommend highlights in the town.

*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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