Tours
Takayama Hiking and Rural Life Tour
Japan is rightly celebrated for its traditional yet modern urban culture found in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Takayama offers a different side of Japan — surrounded by towering mountains, with a creative use of limited land. This tour lets you take in sweeping views across the town, the Hida mountain range and, on a clear day, as far as the Northern Alps. You'll visit ancient castle ruins, explore the connection between rice farming and daily life, and learn about traditional rural architecture — especially the iconic thatched-roof farmhouses.
About This Tour
Japan is rightly celebrated for its traditional yet modern urban culture found in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Takayama offers a different side of Japan — surrounded by towering mountains with a creative use of the limited land available. This tour lets you enjoy sweeping views across the town and the Hida mountain range, and on a clear day as far as the Northern Alps.
After visiting traditional castle ruins, you'll explore the relationship between the rice-farming landscape and traditional rural architecture — especially the thatched-roof farmhouses of the Hida Folk Village.
Highlights
- Climb Matsukurayama for a panoramic view of Takayama and the surrounding peaks
- Visit Matsukura Castle ruins — a historic site
- Walk alongside rice paddies and explore the deep connection between farming and daily life
- Tour the Hida Folk Village (飛騨民俗村) — traditional farmhouses preserved as they were centuries ago
- Tea break at a local café
Pricing
Group Tour (per person)
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13+) | ¥12,000 |
| Child (7–12 years) | ¥6,500 |
| Child (6 and under) | Free |
Notes:
- Minimum 2 participants required
- Maximum 6 participants per group
- Transportation and entrance fees are not included
- Please arrange appropriate travel insurance before coming to Japan
- All prices include tax
What's included:
- Friendly, qualified English-speaking guide
- Tea break at a local café
- Entry to Matsukurayama viewpoint
- Visit to Matsukura Castle ruins
- Tour of the Hida Folk Village with guide commentary
Cancellation policy:
- Cancelled 2+ days before departure: no charge
- Cancelled within 2 days of departure: 50% of tour fee
- Cancelled on the day / no-show: 100% of tour fee
Cancellations must be made in writing by email, contact form, or SMS.
Payment: Credit card via Square or PayPal.
Tour Info
- 料金
- From ¥12,000 per person
- 所要時間
- Approx. 4 hours 15 min (8:45–13:00)
- シーズン
- Late April to late November
- 参加人数
- 2〜6名
- 集合場所
- Takayama Station East Exit