Discover The Diversity and Beauty of Local Grafts in Takayama 

The Hida region has a unique culture, forged internally by its harsh winter climate and forested mountain environment, and externally by a fusion of the cultures of Kyoto and Edo (modern Tokyo): the former spread by the Kanamori family in the 16th century, and the latter since the region became a dependent territory of the Edo Shogunate in the 17th century.

Highlights

  • Experience the fruits of the rich heritage of Takayama

  • Trained and experienced guide (in English/Japanese)

  • Duration

    2 hours and 30 minutes

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Trained and experienced guide (in English/Japanese)

  • Small group tour

  • Tea break

What is not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Entrance gate of Takayama Jinya
1-5 Hachikenmachi, Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Start time

10:00 am

End point

Entrance gate of Takayama Jinya
1-5 Hachikenmachi, Takayama, Gifu, Japan

What To Expect

Experience the fruits of the rich heritage of Takayama. Trained and experienced guide (in English/Japanese)

Experience the fruits of the rich heritage of Takayama

Takayama, the city in the heart of Hida, is THE place to experience the fruits of this rich heritage. A myriad of local workshops and retail outlets remain, often family businesses of long standing, with the tricks of the trade passed down faithfully through the generations. These establishments sell both folk crafts, such as Sashiko patchwork and Hanga wood block prints, and also traditional crafts borne from ‘high’ culture, including intricate wooden carving and Shunkeinuri lacquerware. In this tour, our knowledgeable guide will accompany you on your journey through these local craft shops while offering fascinating insights into the origins, history and production techniques of the skilled Hida craftsmanship you will encounter. (image;Ittobori (wood carving))

Morning Tour
Time 10:00 –12:30 (Dec 1–Feb 28)

Afternoon Tour
Time 13:30-16:00 (Mar 1 –Nov 30)

Hand-painted Japanese candles

Sashiko embroidery

A Sashiko storefront

Woodblock prints

Shunkei lacquerware

Shibukusa-yaki (pottery)

A Shibukusa-yaki storefront




















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  • Period Jan 5, 2024 → Dec 30, 2024 Jan 5, 2024 → Dec 30, 2025

  • Morning Tour 10:00 –12:30 (Dec 1–Feb 28), Afternoon Tour 13:30-16:00 (Mar 1 –Nov 30)

  • NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, Max 8 people, Min 2 people

  • No charge for small children who are 5 years old or under. If you have a small child, please let us know when you make a reservation

  • Reservation up to 365 days in advance is possible.

  • If a tour already has 2 people booked, you can book it as an individual. Please check our current availability via “reservation”. If your requested date is unavailable, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.

  • Insurance Please be sure to purchase appropriate travel insurance in advance.

  • We conduct all of our tours rain or shine. In the case of rain, we can provide you rain suits. Tour fee will not be refunded in the case of cancellation requested by customers due to rain on the day. If we decide to cancel a tour due to the adverse weather conditions, we will inform you prior to the tour.

  • Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for bicycle riding. Sneakers, shorts or pants are appropriate. Also, we recommend a hat and sunglasses during summer, and a hat, gloves, windbreaker, and layered clothing in colder weather. Additionally, please bring rain gear in the case of a sudden downpour during a tour. Please see this page for details.

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