Half-Day Walking Tour: Takayama’s Festival Floats & Historic Streets
- Start the day at the Takayama Morning Markets, where fresh produce, regional delicacies, and handmade goods offer a taste of local culture.
- Step inside the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Museum and see the magnificent festival floats up close.
- Visit Hachimangu Shrine, a sacred site with deep historical significance and beautiful traditional architecture.
- Stroll through Takayama’s Old Town, home to Edo-period architecture, sake breweries, and traditional crafts.
Options
Join from Takayama Station (Afternoon 13:30 ~ 16:45)
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 0-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
What's included in Half-Day Walking Tour: Takayama’s Festival Floats & Historic Streets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at Takayama Station. Meet at Takayama Station - Your guide will greet you at Takayama Station and introduce the day's itinerary before beginning the walk..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:15, Guided tour, Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan, Takayama Matsuri Yatai Museum & Sakurayama Nikkokan Museum -Explore the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Museum and see the stunning festival floats up close. As a bonus, visit the Sakurayama Nikkokan Museum.
- [Attraction/experience] 10:10, Guided tour, Sakurayama-Jinja, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine - Walk to Hachimangu Shrine, a sacred site with deep historical significance and beautiful traditional architecture.
- [Attraction/experience] Sanmachi Suji, Takayama’s Old Town & Traditional House Visit - Take a leisurely stroll through Takayama’s Old Town, a beautifully preserved district with Edo-period merchant houses, sake breweries, and artisan shops
- [Return] 12:15, at Takayama Station, Tour Conclusion - The tour ends in the heart of the Old Town, where you are free to continue exploring at your own pace. Guests can accompany the guide back to Takayama Station.
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Experience Takayama’s rich cultural heritage through its iconic festival traditions. This half-day walking tour delves into the history and artistry of the Takayama Festival, one of Japan’s most beautiful celebrations. Explore the elaborate floats at the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Museum, learn about the craftsmanship behind them, and visit Hachimangu Shrine, the festival’s spiritual home. Stroll through the Old Town, where merchant houses and sake breweries showcase Takayama’s past, and start the day at the Takayama Morning Markets, where local flavors and crafts set the scene. Led by an English-speaking guide, this tour is perfect for discovering Takayama’s cultural treasures in just a few hours.
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Venues
- Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
- TAKAYAMA STATION Please Refer To The Map Https Maps App Goo Gl U Dz DSSL 2 O U 8 D Kd 3 XA For Assistance
