Things to do in Takayama: activities, tours and experiences
135 activities · Japan
Takayama, Japan, has 135 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Takayama Castle, Matsukura Castle, Hida Folk Village, Hida Kokubun-ji Temple. Also worth exploring nearby: Gero, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, Nagano.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Takayama Castle
Japanese castle
Matsukura Castle
Japanese castle
Hida Folk Village
Folk museum
Hida Kokubun-ji Temple
Provincial temple
Akahogi Tile Kiln Site
Archaeological site
Hikaru Museum
Museum
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Takayama
Free cancellationOne-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go
from €63.89★ 4.8
Free cancellationFrom Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi
from €189.93★ 5.0
Free cancellationTakayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go
from €161.47★ 5.0
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Selling fastShirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
from €19.75★ 5.0
Private tourTakayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
from €107.45★ 4.9
Free cancellationOne Way Bus from Takayama to Kawaguchiko
from €58.08★ 5.0
Free cancellation1-Day Takayama Tour: Explore Scenic Takayama and Shirakawago
from €142.30★ 4.9
Selling fastOne Way Bus Takayama to Kyoto via Shirakawago
from €87.12★ 4.0
BookableShirakawa-go Light-up from Takayama
from €145.21
Free cancellation
Private tourTakayama Guided Sake Tasting Tour – Visit Three Breweries
from €148.11★ 5.0
03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · Takayama
Private tourTakayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide)
from €103.80★ 5.0
Free cancellation1-Day Tour from Takayama: Hida Folk Village, Caves & Ropeway
from €196.90★ 4.9
Free cancellationNinja Experience in Takayama - Trial Course
from €24.23★ 4.9
Private tourTakayama Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
from €172.83★ 5.0
Private tourTakayama Local Food & Sake Culture Tour, Licensed Guide
from €140.56★ 5.0
Private tourTraditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Master's Private Tea Room
from €133.68★ 5.0
Free cancellationFrom Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
from €134.23★ 5.0
Private tourTakayama Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
from €102.94★ 4.5
Private tourEXPERIENCE TAKAYAMA OLD TOWN 30 MINUTES walk
from €25★ 5.0
Free cancellationTakayama to Gujo Hachiman, History Traditions and Crafts
from €168.22★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
from €462.04★ 5.0
Private tour
Free cancellationTaste Takayama: Food & Sake Brewery Tour
from €115.16★ 4.8
Private tourPrivate Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi Tour
from €573.07★ 5.0
Free cancellationNear Takayama: Shirakawa-go Half-Day Tour
from €128.48★ 5.0
Free cancellationTakayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（70 Minutes）
from €48.69★ 5.0
Free cancellationVisite d'une journée des trésors culturels de Takayama Hida-Furukawa
from €120.98★ 5.0
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Free cancellationLight Museum
from €5.51★ 4.9
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Free cancellationTakayama Food Tour: Local Hida Specialties
from €82.99★ 4.7
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DealVisite à pied privée Takayama personnalisable
from €117.62★ 5.0
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Free cancellationExcursion d'une demi-journée à Takayama Shower Climbing & Canyoning
from €115.22★ 5.0
DealVisite privée à pied de Takayama Jinya & Old Town
from €81.37★ 4.8
Free cancellationRaquettes et café à Takayama
from €126.80★ 5.0
Free cancellationDe Takayama Mont Norikura Fleurs alpines et sommets panoramiques
from €191.27★ 5.0
Free cancellation
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Free cancellationTakayama Walking Tour & Hida Folk Village
from €55.61★ 4.5
Free cancellationTakayama, Gifu - Thé japonais traditionnel
from €56.46★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourHiking tour around Takayama city (About 3 hours)
from €55.04★ 4.7
Free cancellationTakayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour（20 Minutes）
from €22.13★ 4.3
Free cancellationVisite de la brasserie Hirata Sake à Hida Takayama
from €34.91★ 5.0
Free cancellationVisite nocturne des bars et des izakaya à Takayama
from €144.03★ 5.0
Free cancellationTakayama Sake 101 Histoire, culture et dégustation
from €80.66★ 5.0
Private tourVisite privée à pied d'une demi-journée à Takayama
from €115.22★ 5.0
Free cancellationTakayama Meditation at Takayama Zenkoji temple
from €23.25★ 5.0
Private tourVisite d'une journée complète à Takayama (guide privé)
from €128.11★ 5.0
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Free cancellationOne Way Bus Takayama to Tokyo
from €94.06★ 3.0
Private tourTakayama : Visite nocturne privée à pied avec dîner
from €178.59★ 5.0
DealHida Folk Village Guided Tour with Bus Transfer in Takayama
from €100.63★ 5.0
DealTakayama tôt le matin Visite guidée à pied et visite du marché
from €100.82★ 5.0
Private tourOnsen Experience Tour in Takayama (3 Hours)
from €55.04★ 5.0
Private tourHiking + Ropeway (special mountain view!)
from €68.10★ 5.0
Private tourTakayama Samurai Experience
from €107.89★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Rickshaw Ride in Takayama
from €31.99★ 5.0
Free cancellationHigashiyama Walking Tour in Takayama (70 Minutes)
from €51.07★ 5.0
Selling fastPrivate 2Days Takayama & Shirakawago Tour
from €425.67★ 5.0
Private tourTimeless Takayama: Private Historical Walk with Local Guide
from €372.04★ 5.0
Private tourTakayama Private Customizable Full Day Tour
from €206.92★ 5.0
Private tourTakayama Private Customizable Half Day Tour
from €129.47★ 5.0
Private tour
Free cancellationFouettez du Matcha dans une maison de thé historique de Takayama
from €22.16★ 5.0
Private tourHalf-Day Takayama Walking Tour with an English Speaking Guide
from €105.12★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Half Day Sake Brewery Tour in Takayama
from €127.25★ 5.0
Private tourVisite culturelle locale de Takayama Arts & Crafts, Guide licencié
from €133.28★ 5.0
Free cancellationZen Meditation & Higashiyama Temple Walking Tour
from €55.33★ 4.0
Private tourBookableShirakawa-go s'illumine de Takayama
from €145.21
Deal
DealTakayama Private Ramen Hopping Tour
from €88.11
DealTakayama Hida Nötköttsprovning och matupplevelse
from €117.93
Private tour
Free cancellationVisite à pied de Takayama
from €31.65
Private tourTakayama & Shirakawago 2 - Day Tour
from €2,766.37
Private tourTakayama & Shirakawago 3 - Day Tour
from €3,651.60
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Free cancellationSmall-Group Photography Tour in Takayama
from €82.99
Private tourTour en hélicoptère à Takayama et Shirakawago
from €12,674.37
Free cancellationCooking Class in Takayama
from €165.98
Free cancellation1 Day Hiking Tour in Takayama
from €121.72
Free cancellationTree-to-Tree Adventure Park
from €66.39
Free cancellationKamikochi Day Trip from Takayama (Small Group)
from €142.74
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Free cancellation
Private tour
Free cancellationBus aller simple de Hirayu à Kawaguchiko
from €52.27
Free cancellation
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Free cancellation
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Private tourFree cancellation
Private tourSéance privée de 1 heure à Gifu Hida-Takayama
from €145.21
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Bookable
Private tour
Private tourPrivate Walking Tour Dekonaru Takayama
from €99.59
Private tour
Free cancellation
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Free cancellation
Free cancellationHida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway
from €22.13
Private tour
Selling fastPrivate tourFrequently asked questions about Takayama
What is there to do in Takayama?
Takayama has 135 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go », « From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi », « Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go ».
What are the top-rated activities in Takayama?
According to traveller reviews: « Ninja Experience in Takayama - Basic Course » (5.0/5, 80 reviews) ; « Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go » (5.0/5, 43 reviews) ; « Takayama Half Day Tour (Private Guide) » (5.0/5, 35 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Takayama?
Not to be missed in Takayama: Takayama Castle, Matsukura Castle, Hida Folk Village, Hida Kokubun-ji Temple, Akahogi Tile Kiln Site, Hikaru Museum.
Can you cancel an activity in Takayama for free?
Usually, yes: 22 of the 24 most popular activities in Takayama offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.
What is there to visit near Takayama?
Close to Takayama: Gero, Matsumoto, Kanazawa, Nagano.