9-Hour Takayama and Hida Furukawa Tour from Toyama or Kanazawa

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll Hida Furukawa's white-walled district and enjoy peaceful riverside views
• 02 Explore Takayama Jinya and learn about 17th-century Japanese governance
• 03 Wander Old Town Sanmachi Suji and experience Edo-period culture
• 04 Savor Hida Beef and local delicacies
• 05 Enjoy a scenic drive with views of the Northern Japan Alps

Explore the cultural heart of Japan on a 9-hour guided tour from Toyama or Kanazawa to Takayama and Hida Furukawa. Stroll Hida Furukawa's white-walled canals and admire colorful carp, enjoy a lunch of Hida Beef and local delicacies, and visit Takayama Jinya, a preserved Edo-period government office. Wander Old Town Sanmachi Suji to discover traditional crafts and Edo-period streets. Relax on a scenic drive through the Northern Japan Alps and experience authentic mountain heritage in comfort and style.

Arrive in Hida Furukawa at 10:30 and take a peaceful morning walk along the Seto River, observing the white-walled storehouses (Shikabe Dozo) and hundreds of colorful carp.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kanazawa, Toyama, Takayama

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Takayama and Hida Furukawa Cultural Journey

• Depart from Toyama or Kanazawa Station at 09:00 and travel by private vehicle to Takayama.
• Arrive in Hida Furukawa at 10:30 and take a peaceful morning walk along the Seto River, observing the white-walled storehouses (Shikabe Dozo) and hundreds of colorful carp.
• Enjoy lunch in Takayama at 12:15, featuring Hida Beef and local delicacies such as beef sushi and mitarashi dango.
• Visit Takayama Jinya at 13:15, the only remaining Edo-period government office in Japan, and learn about 17th-century law, history, and architecture.
• Explore Old Town Sanmachi Suji at 14:15, wandering through Takayama's preserved streets, taking photographs, shopping for traditional crafts, and experiencing the atmosphere of the Edo period.
• Relax on the scenic drive back to Toyama or Kanazawa Station, enjoying views of the Northern Japan Alps.
• Arrive at the station at 17:45 and conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide fee
• Transportation
• Gas
• Toll

What's Not Included

• Parking fee, if necessary
• Entrance fee for Takayama Jinya (400 JPY per person)
• Lunch (2,000-3,000 JPY per person)
• Guide expenses such as entrance fees and lunch
• Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kanazawa Station / Toyama Station

Tour start

日本、岐阜県高山市

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.