Experience Takayama's culture and history through its delicious local cuisine.
Food and Culture Walk in Takayama
2 hours and 30 minutes
Easy
- Lowest price guarantee
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation
This is more than an ordinary culinary tour—escorted by an experienced local guide, you’ll be introduced to sights that tell of Takayama’s rich culture and history. You’ll be regaled with fascinating stories, and even meet some of our locals in shops that still retain the authentic atmosphere of days long past.
In addition to visiting both tofu and miso shops to learn a bit about how these timeless food staples are made, this Takayama tour allows you to experience the goodness and artistry of “Wagashi” Japanese sweets and sample some local sake varieties that have been part of the Takayama food scene for generations. Learn about Takayama’s wonders through sight, sound and taste and experience what the locals know and love.
Start your tour by visiting the morning market, where fresh seasonal produce and homemade products are sold. From there visit a local sake brewery and miso shop. We will take a coffee break at a venerable old house remodeled as a charming coffee shop.
Sake Brewery
The Hida district is brimming with abundant natural water sources, so it should come as no surprise that sake production is deeply rooted in local life. Try some sake at one of the many sake breweries dotting the area.
Morning Market
Having existed since the Edo period, this huge and bustling morning market continues the proud tradition of selling fresh seasonal vegetables and homemade products, their flavours each echoing the natural purity of long ago.
Miso Shop
Drop by a local miso shop. Miso is a seasoning made from fermented soy beans,wheat and rice. It plays a very important role among Japanese meals not only miso soup. In Takayama region, some locals still make their homemade miso, and enjoy the variety of recipes.
Cafe
For a coffee break, you can drop into a venerable old house remodeled as a charming coffee shop—that is, if you’re not full from eating so much along the way! These are just some of the wonderful things you have to look forward to during your quest to discover Takayama food for yourself!
You can start this experience at the following places.
Entrance gate of Takayama Jinya
〒506-0012 JP Takayama 1 Chome-5 Hachikenmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0012
description
The costs of taking a Kyudo lesson are usually very high. In this class, all the necessary equipment for Kyudo is prepared for you. All you need is passion and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely!
In this beginner-friendly experience, learn the practice of Kyudo. This includes learning about the proper form, as well as the tools and techniques used. Explore the history of Kyudo and gain a better understanding of this traditional martial art.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expert instructor, who may not speak flawless English but more than makes up for it with their passion and dedication. We provide top-notch English materials about the captivating art of Kyudo, ensuring a delightful experience as you bond with our teacher through the universal language of gestures and shared enthusiasm for this unique Japanese tradition.
Please ask our teacher if you have any questions or doubts. He is very friendly and good at teaching Kyudo!
Please note that our teacher provides hands-on guidance as he shows how to correctly take the proper stance and hold the bow.
Meet up Location
からくり弓道体験場
22-2 Mibuaiaichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8812, Japan
10 minutes on foot from JR Tambaguchi/Hankyu Omiya/Randen Shijo-Omiya station. If you come by taxi, please tell the taxi driver “Mibugawa-street, Takatsuji-street” instead of the address.
What do I need to bring?
- Water bottles
To reduce unnecessary waste we recommend you bring your water bottles. It’s for free to fill them up. We have a filtered drinking water dispenser by the reception. You can get fresh water before and after the tour, so you don’t need to buy any plastic bottles. We would appreciate your cooperation to reduce unnecessary plastic use.
please note
Please let us know the height of each participant when booking!!
What's included?
- Trained and experienced guide
- Local food & sake tasting
- Tea break
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
more info
Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Cut off: 3 days
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Live tour guide
Difficulty
Easy
Know before you go
Minimum age of participants is: 13
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
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