5 Days Exploring Takayama Japan Itinerary

Begin your morning with a visit to the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine & Festival Floats Exhibition Hall. This shrine is known for its beautiful architecture and festival floats. Have breakfast at Ichii Coffee nearby.

In the afternoon, take a private guided tour with the Takayama Full Day Tour (Private Guided) to explore more of Takayama's hidden gems. For lunch, stop by Hida Kisetsuryori Sakana for seasonal dishes.

End your day with a relaxing sake tasting tour at one of Takayama's breweries with the Takayama 30-Minute Sake Brewery Tour. Enjoy dinner at Heianraku, known for its vegetarian options.

Start your day early with a visit to the stunning Hida Great Limestone Cave and Ohashi Collection Kan Museum. Have breakfast at Cafe Courier before heading out.

In the afternoon, take part in the unique experience of exploring caves and nature on the Day Tour Hida's Gems - Caves Bears and Shinhotaka Ropeway. For lunch, enjoy a meal at Teuchisoba Ebisu, known for its handmade soba noodles.

Return to Takayama in time for dinner at Matsuki Sushi, where you can enjoy fresh sushi made from local ingredients.

Kick off your morning with a private walking tour of Takayama’s old town using the app-based guide from Takayama self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide. Grab breakfast at Boulangerie Furukawa, famous for its pastries.

Spend your afternoon visiting historical sites on foot with the help of your guide from this morning. Stop by for lunch at Center4 Hamburgers, offering delicious burgers in a cozy setting.

Experience traditional Japanese dining in style during an evening food tour on foot through Takayama’s best eateries on the guided tour from 6pm onwards via  Takayama Food and Sake Tour. Enjoy dinner along this route.

On your final day take an enriching day trip from Takayama visiting Shirakawa-go village via private transport through One Day Private Tour to Shirakawa-go & Takayama. Start early after having breakfast from Red Hill Coffee Shop before departure.

Continue exploring Shirakawa-go village post-lunch which can be enjoyed en route back towards takamaya by stopping over Shirakawago Terrace Cafe offering scenic views while you dine.

Return back into takamaya by late evening winding down over light bites & drinks over { R- Bar Le Midi } reflecting upon memorable experiences gathered across these five days.