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133+ tours, tickets and activities in Takayama, Japan. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Takayama

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Bar and Izakaya Hopping Night Tour in Takayama

A skilled guide will give you this tour of the taverns and charming Takayama nights that only locals usually enter. You will learn about the local culture and history as well as the nightlife of the locals. You may also take this opportunity to ask your guide any questions you have about Japan or anything else you would like to know. The tour will stop at no less than 3 Izakaya or Bar. For safety…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £120.84 per person

Takayama Rice ball Making and meditation at Takayama Zenkoji.

Experience traditional Japanese meditation and onigiri-making at Zenkouji Temple in Hida Takayama, a serene experience that nourishes both mind and body. The chief priest, Kaiji, will guide you through a meditation session tailored for beginners, complete with detailed explanations and breathing techniques to help you find inner peace and mental clarity. Following the meditation, engage in a hand…

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £38.67 per person

Hirata Sake Brewery Tour in Hida Takayama

Hirata Sake Brewery, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, offers tours of its new brewery, which relocated in 2024. Each tour is limited to a small number of participants, and staff members will guide you through the brewery and offer tastings, allowing you to learn more about sake brewing up close. The roots of Hirata Sake Brewery were put down way back in 1769 during the Edo period…

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews40 minFree cancellation

From £29 per person

Takayama Sake 101 History, Culture and Tasting

Discover Takayama’s old town through its sake, culture, and history. On this guided walking tour, visit local sake breweries, taste authentic Hida sake, and learn how the region’s cold climate, clean mountain water, and long brewing traditions shape its unique flavors. Along the way, explore charming historic streets and hear stories about Takayama’s merchant culture, festivals, and local life. A…

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £67.67 per person

Private Half-Day Walking Tour in Takayama

Get an experience of making a hanficrafts of Takayama and taste Japanese sake at a sake brewery! You can experience one of unique handicrafts of Takayama, Kumihimo, is a traditional Japanese artform for making decorative things for such as kimono and makimono(Japanese scroll). Also, this tour offers sake taste time at Funasaka Sake Brewery, which is not just a brewery but a theme park of Japanese…

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews3 h

From £96.67 per person

Takayama: Private Night Walking Tour with Dinner

What sets this tour apart is its rare blend of intimacy, authenticity, and storytelling. Led by a local guide who knows Takayama inside and out, this experience takes you far beyond the typical tourist spots and into the hidden heart of the town — one bar, one story, one conversation at a time. You won’t just taste local sake or sample delicious dishes — you’ll step into places where locals gathe…

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £149.84 per person

Whisk Matcha in a Historic Takayama Teahouse

Overview Enjoy a casual matcha experience at a long-established tea shop in Hida Takayama. This is not a formal tea ceremony, but a relaxed session designed to help you enjoy matcha in a way you can easily recreate at home. Our staff will introduce the basic tools, such as a bamboo whisk (Chasen) and tea caddy(Natsume), and demonstrate how to prepare matcha. After that, you will whisk and enjoy m…

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews40 minFree cancellation

From £18.61 per person

Private Half Day Sake Brewery Tour in Takayama

Discover the Art of Japanese Sake in Takayama Join a guided tour of historic sake breweries in the heart of Takayama’s old town. Learn the traditional brewing process, explore normally off-limits areas inside the breweries, and enjoy tastings of carefully crafted sake, from time-honored classics at Hirata Brewery to modern flavors at Funasaka Brewery. With an English-speaking guide, deepen your a…

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews3 h

From £62.83 per person

Takayama Hida Beef Tasting and Dining Experience

This tour is designed for travelers who want to enjoy Hida beef in more than one way. Instead of only choosing one restaurant, you will first try small Hida beef tastings in Takayama’s old town, then sit down for a local Hida beef meal selected according to your preferences and restaurant availability. Your private guide helps you compare casual street-food styles with seated dishes such as sukiy…

New2 hFree cancellation

From £155.88 per person

Takayama: Private Barhopping Tour with Hotel Pickup

Experience Takayama’s nightlife on a private tour, immersing you in the city’s unique atmosphere and flavors. Night Walking & Dinner Option Start at Takayama Jinya with an overview of the tour. Stroll through the Sanmachi Suji district, including Nakabashi Bridge, East Mountain Trail, and Dekonaru Yokocho, while capturing the night views. Afterward, enjoy a 2-hour dinner at a local izakaya, savor…

New3 hFree cancellation

From £108.75 per person

Cooking Class in Takayama

You can experience to make Ramen or Takoyaki or Hida local food with local people. She has very big passion to cook something for you. It will become small group. And also our company do not has cooking place so we have to rental place to cook. After booking we will choose cooking place and send you that information. Each booking has each different place so our meeting point is after decided we w…

New2 hFree cancellation

From £145 per person

Takayama Funasaka Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting

Explore the art of sake at Funasaka Sake Brewery, where tradition meets innovation. Begin your visit with a guided tour through the brewery’s production areas and uncover the rich history and techniques that shape each bottle. The highlight is a tasting session featuring a variety of Funasaka sakes, from smooth junmai to fragrant ginjo and regional specialties. Guided by knowledgeable staff, deep…

New1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £96.67 per person

Takayama Food Tour | Morning market, Sake, Locals hidden gems

Embark on a guided walking tour in Takayama, where culinary delights meet rich history. This food discovery walk takes you through the vibrant morning markets, allowing you to taste Hida beef, freshly baked croissants, and unique coffee from local vendors. Learn about Takayama's heritage at Jinya before exploring the historical old street, blending traditional and contemporary tastes. This tour o…

New3 hFree cancellation

From £91.83 per person

Roam Takayama - 'Pay as you Wish' Walking Tour

*Yes! It is a 'Pay as you wish' tour; ¥449 will be refunded to you in person* Step off the train and dive into Takayama’s soul with a guide so obsessed he moved here. This is no ordinary heritage stroll—it’s a 5-senses feast across 10 must-see spots: from the bustling Morning Market and iconic Takayama Jinya, to a serene shrine famed for its festival, plus the charming Old Town. Taste local bites…

New2 hFree cancellation

From £2.17 per person

Takayama Hida Beef & Sake Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

Discover the flavors and history of Takayama on this 4-hour private walking tour with a government-licensed local guide. This tour follows a fixed itinerary and visits three of Takayama's most iconic attractions. Depending on your hotel location or meeting point, the order of the visits may vary. Sanmachi Suji, the beautifully preserved old town lined with traditional merchant houses, sake brewer…

New4 hFree cancellation

From £79.75 per person