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

  • Accommodation→Miyagawa Morning Market→Jinya-mae Morning Market→Takayama Jinya→Harada Sake Brewery→Sanmachi→Deconaru Yokocho (location guidance only)→Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall→Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine→Accommodation

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

There was a bakery inside the Miyagawa Morning Market, and the guests mentioned they would come to buy some the next morning. At the Takayama Jinya, they enjoyed learning about Japanese history and were very satisfied.

In the Sanmachi old town area, the guests entered a knife shop along the street and purchased about ten kitchen knives as souvenirs for acquaintances. They noted that Japanese blades carry significant brand value. The shop owner and the owner's spouse both spoke English, and the guests were able to have a detailed, specialized conversation without any need for interpretation.

Since we had about an hour to spare, we visited the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, where I explained the Takayama Festival. As the afternoon was especially hot, I believe going to the museum was a good choice. I also showed the guests the way to Dekonaru Yokocho as a recommended spot for dinner.

I am good at factory tours (sake, food, etc.), restaurants and entertainments for adult (pub, karaoke, snack bar, etc.).
I have been to 91 countrires. And I traveled around the world (14 countrires) for three month in 2023.
I like travel and I prefer vist islands in Japan. I have been to 232 islands in Japan.
I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I am also Certified General Travel Services Manager, and Certified Domestic Tour Conductor.
I had worked 35 years at Japanese beer company until last year. So, I like drinking very much.

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