Hello everyone! Thank you for your interest in Takayama and Shirakawa-go! I live in Takayama city and am really enjoying sharing the interesting history and shops with tourists! Both of Takayama and Shirakawa-go have rich and interesting cultures. Takayama was an isolated town surrounded by deep mountains but was a direct control of the central Edo government; Why? There are as many as seven sake brewers in the small Old Town; Why? Where did the beauty of uniformity in the traditional houses come from? What kinds of lives did the samurai, town people, and farmers have during the Edo period? Shirakawa-go had a unique marriage system during the Edo period that we don’t have anymore. What was that?? Let’s explore many interesting things with me! We can also enjoy hiking on the temple area and enjoy coffee at a nice café. Of course, I am happy to help you finding shops if you are a shopping lover!
Tour Report by Yuko
Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour
June, 2025