Gifu in Half a Day: Takayama Jinya & Takumiya — Guide Micasa

May, 2026

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 9:00 Starting the tour at the meeting point
  • 9:15 Takayama Jinya
  • 10:15 Sanmachi Suji
  • 　　(Onoya Brewery)
  • 　　(Funasaka Sake Brewery)
  • 11:00 Miyagawa Morning Market
  • 11:45 Sakurayama Hachiman-gu Shrine
  • 12:20 Takumiya
  • 1245 Sample Village Iwasaki
  • 13:00 Conclusion of the tour at the last site

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Takayama Jinya at 9:15, Sanmachi Suji at 10:15, Miyagawa Morning Market at 11:00, Sakurayama Hachiman-gu Shrine at 11:45, Takumiya at 12:20 and Conclusion of the tour at the last site at 13:00.

Title: What Is a Private Walking Tour of Takayama Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Because there had not been enough opportunity to discuss the course in advance, I confirmed the guests' wishes on the way to the nearby Takayama Jinya first thing in the morning. During that conversation, I learned that they had already visited many temples in places such as Kyoto, and that they had an interest in Japanese food samples. At the Miyagawa Morning Market they enjoyed some coffee, and afterwards I introduced the Kusakabe Folk Museum as we headed toward Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. At the shrine I also introduced the Festival Float Exhibition Hall and, as with the Kusakabe residence earlier, confirmed whether they wished to enter, but there was no clear preference. After that, we strolled through the Higashiyama temple district and I suggested visiting the Takumikan, which offers high-quality wooden products, as well as the Iwasaki Sample Village. Given their experience in Kyoto, they chose the latter and seemed to enjoy the visit very much. Since they mentioned they planned to go to Hida no Sato in the afternoon, I introduced a local cuisine restaurant near the taxi stand before we parted ways.

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Tour Report by Micasa

I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter(English).
I have lived in Takayama city more than 30 years and worked for the city office, mainly at sectioin of cultural preservation and at local museums. So, I’ve enjoyed learning about traditional lifestyles and peopple’s history of Takayama and its surrounding areas for last few decades. Let’s enjoy them while you are walking with me! I would like to take you to popular spots such as Takayama Jinya, a national historic landmark, and old town atmosphere, morning markets, and The Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall in the city. And I also take you to Shirakawago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Kamikochi, a famous mountain resort as well.
I love to communicate with foriegn visiters and share our Japanese traditonal ideas with you!

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