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Takayama local Foods Cooking Class w/ Hida Beef

You can learn about the local food and history from the chef who are living in Takayama.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Unlock Takayama: 5-Senses Morning Walk in English

Guests will experience Takayama through all five senses. You will learn local secrets and insider tips on food, history, and local life that guide book miss. This tour is conducted in English.

5 out of 5 average rating, 548 reviews

Traditional Kintsugi in the city of Gold

An authentic repair technique with natural material Urushi(poison ivy)and Gold. Take a brief journey of Kintsugi, hands-on practice on some potteries, and try gold application on a little souvenir.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews

Sushi & Kanazawa Cooking Class Ai Translation

Learn sushi, dashi, and local Kanazawa dishes from a second-generation master chef with real-time AI translation near the station. Fun, easy, and beginner-friendly! Supports many languages.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Experience in Kanazawa: Creating accessories with the kintsugi technique from broken pottery

We will use Kutaniyaki pottery fragments that were broken in the Noto Peninsula earthquake to create a one-of-a-kind kintsugi accessory. This is an experience where even beginners can enjoy creating while listening to stories about the history of Kutaniyaki, a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture, the philosophy behind kintsugi, and thoughts on the reconstruction after the earthquake. You can take the finished accessory home with you. Instagram 　 https://www.instagram.com/kanazawasakura7

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Takayama Night Food Tour with an Expart

Private walking tour. Explore Takayama's 2 hidden gems with a food expart. You will try 10 local dishes (Hida beef, etc.) and 2 drinks. I will guide you through the history of our traditional food.

5 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Immerse yourself in the Way of Tea

Experience the history and spirituality of matcha in a cozy, traditional tea house. Of course you can have it, make it and share it . I would happily share several tips that are useful for you.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Craft Your Own Daruma & Make a Wish in Kanazawa

Craft your own Daruma using kimekomi, a 280-year-old doll-making technique, with silk fabric in a long-established Kanazawa doll shop, and visit a shrine to set your intention and paint its first eye.

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Try Mindful Calligraphy in Kanazawa

Let a certified calligraphy master teach you how to create your own unique masterpiece.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Kanazawa Night Tour: Samurai & Geisha Districts

Explore Kanazawa after dark—silent samurai lanes, lantern‑lit geisha streets, and riverside views. Hear warm, clear stories that bring the city’s history to life at night.

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Amaharashi, Big Buddha & the Shogawa River Cruise

Explore Amaharashi, see the Takaoka Big Buddha and traditional streetscape of the city, and enjoy a river cruise through the Shogawa Valley.

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Tedori Gorge, White Road, Shirakawago Village

Visit Shirayama Hime Shrine, travel through Hakusan National Park and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-Go!

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Mt Norikura: Alpine Flowers and Panoramic Peaks

Starting from Takayama Station, this one-day journey to Mt. Norikura takes you through the pristine beauty of the Alpine Flower Fields and to the summits of Mt. Mao and Mt. Fujimi.

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Explore the Villages of Gokayama & Shirakawa-go

Walk historic village streets, take part in a traditional papermaking experience, and learn how these UNESCO-listed communities have preserved their culture and architecture for centuries.

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Natadera Temple, Craft Village & Dance with Geisha

Visit an ancient temple with a beautiful garden, a craft village filled with chances to try your hand local crafts, and finally to Yamanaka Onsen itself to see a real geisha performance.

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Shomyo Falls, Alpine Hikes and Tateyama Mountain

On this tour, you'll see Japan's highest waterfall, hike across a plateau, and carve your own path through the area at "The Roof of Japan."

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Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & Old Town

This tour is designed to offer you an authentic taste of Takayama, combining the city's rich history with its delectable cuisine, led by an experienced local guide.

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Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures

Embark on a guided journey to Hida-Furukawa, a hidden treasure nestled high in the Japanese mountains, with its beautifully preserved Edo-period architecture, rich history, and artisanal traditions.

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Geisha, a Daimyo's Villa and a World-Class Garden

Explore Kanazawa's geisha district, tour around the Kenrokuen and go inside the Seisonkaku Villa. Walk through Oyama Shrine to learn about the history of the domain and the daimyo.

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Immerse in Takayama's Rich History and Temples

Discover the heart of old Japan through Takayama, learn about its well-preserved temples, festival culture, and artistry.

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