Takayama 1-Day Tour: Experience Hida-Furukawa’s Cultural Highlights
English
1 day
(7)
A full-day cultural tour led by a local English-speaking guide, exploring the Edo-period streets, festival heritage, temple pilgrimage route, and craft traditions of Hida-Furukawa. Museum admissions, a hands-on weaving workshop, and train travel from Takayama are all included in the tour price.
Train travel between Takayama and Furukawa
Admission to the Hida-Furukawa Festival Exhibition Hall
Travel between Takayama and Furukawa is by train and is included in the tour price. Guests joining from Takayama will travel with their guide from Takayama Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and passes through scenic mountain countryside.
The traditional weaving workshop is a hands-on session led by local artisans. Guests learn basic weaving techniques using traditional methods and materials, and create a small handwoven piece to take home as a keepsake. No prior experience is required and the session is suitable for most ages.
Lunch is not included. A one-hour lunch break is provided at midday, during which your guide will recommend a local restaurant. Guests are also welcome to explore other dining options in the town center independently.
Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing are recommended for all seasons. A light jacket and rain protection are advisable year-round. In winter, warm and waterproof clothing is essential as temperatures in Hida-Furukawa can drop below freezing and snow is possible.
Yogi our guide gave us a really informative and interesting day walking around Hida-Furukawa. A beautiful city of traditional houses and canals, with wonderful temples. We thoroughly enjoyed the Festival Museum with the floats and Rousing Drums. The sake tasting and weaving made for a really fun day. All in all a great day. Thank you.
Louise O
May 9, 2025
Engaging and interesting day
This was a great day trip, well organised and paced. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable and made the day fun and engaging. The weaving was fun plus the candle shop and the interactive museums. Definitely recommend
MumaDean
April 11, 2025
Louise O
May 9, 2025
Walking Tour with Yogi
Yogi our guide gave us a really informative and interesting day walking around Hida-Furukawa. A beautiful city of traditional houses and canals, with wonderful temples. We thoroughly enjoyed the Festival Museum with the floats and Rousing Drums. The sake tasting and weaving made for a really fun day. All in all a great day. Thank you.
MumaDean
April 11, 2025
Engaging and interesting day
This was a great day trip, well organised and paced. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable and made the day fun and engaging. The weaving was fun plus the candle shop and the interactive museums. Definitely recommend