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From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 61 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $82 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 46 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $950 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Ninja Experience in Takayama - Trial Course

Ninja Experience in Takayama - Trial Course

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $36 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

Takayama: Onigiri and miso soup making at a buddhist temple

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $35 per adult
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Winter activities

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Japan Alps Norikura Frozen Water Autumn Snowshoe Trekking Tour

Japan Alps Norikura Frozen Water Autumn Snowshoe Trekking Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $195 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

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Takayama Jinya

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Takayama Jinya, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Find some time to visit the temples or monuments in this walkable area.

Takayama Jinya
Takayama Yatai Kaikan

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Takayama Yatai Kaikan, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

Mount Norikura

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Norikura during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Mount Norikura

Takayama sightseeing tours & attractions