Private group Local Food Tour in Takayama

5.0(62)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy SATOYAMA EXPERIENCE

About this activity

*This tour is designed for tourists from foreign countries.

Enjoy tasting a variety of local food and saké in Takayama on this 2.5-hour tour. Visit local shops that you can’t find on your own to taste and learn about the culture and history related to them. A local guide will explain the culinary culture and history that developed in Takayama due to its isolated location. Explore the old town with an exotic atmosphere. Soak-up the daily lives of people in Takayama and discover the special fascination of the rural Japan.

What's included

✓Tasting the local foods

Not included

✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

It takes only 10minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station. Please check the meeting place on the above page. - Please meet with our guide wearing a RED or ORANGE vest in front of the TAKAYAMA JINYA gate. https://satoyama-experience.com/src/uploads/2018/06/Meeting-point-JINYA.jpg

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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