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Experience the best of Takayama with Withlocals

Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Takayama to the max with the best things to do in Takayama with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!

Tours in Takayama

Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Takayama to the max with the best things to do in Takayama with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!

Tours in Takayama

Real People. Real Stories.
Really Good Travel.

  • Feel like a local, not a tourist

    Always private. It’s just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.

  • More you, less checklist

    Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.

  • Travel that feels good

    Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.



Top 3 things to do in Takayama

Make your stay in Takayama complete with these things to do

  1. 1Experience image
    Portrait from local Koki - Gifu local evangelist
    With Koki

    City Kickstart Tour: Takayama

    4 reviews
    2 hours | city highlight tours | Takayama

    Welcome to Takayama! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Takayama to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €29.41per person
    Explore
  2. 2Experience image
    Portrait from local Koki - Gifu local evangelist
    With Koki

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Takayama

    4 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Takayama

    Want to see the best of Takayama? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Takayama!

    €50per person
    Explore
  3. 3Experience image
    Portrait from local Koki - Gifu local evangelist
    With Koki

    The 10 Tastings of Takayama: Street Food

    4 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Takayama

    Ready to taste the best food in Takayama? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Takayama.

    €103per person
    Explore
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Explore Takayama with our incredible locals

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  • Koki

    Gifu local evangelist

    4 reviews
    English


Things to do in Takayama

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Takayama has to offer

  • City Kickstart Tour: Takayama
    Koki - Gifu local evangelist
    With Koki

    City Kickstart Tour: Takayama

    4.9
    4 reviews
    2 hours • city highlight tours
    from €29.41 per person
  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Takayama
    Koki - Gifu local evangelist
    With Koki

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Takayama

    4.9
    4 reviews
    3 hours • city highlight tours
    from €50 per person
  • The 10 Tastings of Takayama: Street Food
    Koki - Gifu local evangelist
    With Koki

    The 10 Tastings of Takayama: Street Food

    4.9
    4 reviews
    3 hours • food tours
    from €103 per person
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  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



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Travelers love our locals

Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

  • 5.0

    3 generations in Takayama

    "We had a lovely tour with Koki as he was able to provide activities for a wide range of ages and abilities and even those of us who have visited before found new things to learn. I would always recommend a tour with a local a a way of getting to grips with a new place and a different culture."

    local Koki
    guest Moira
    MoiraAbout local KokiTakayama, October 19, 2024
  • 5.0

    Wonderful Experience with Koki!

    "We loved learning about the area with Koki. He was knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our time with him and learning from him. He taught us so much about the town and the area. Highly recommend!"

    local Koki
    guest Kassie + Rick
    Kassie + RickAbout local KokiTakayama, June 27, 2025
  • 5.0

    A great 3 hours with a cool local

    "We were a large group of people and had a great tour with Sebastian, he was very accommodating and friendly, made sure we had everything and shared his knowledge with us along the way. We got to some local places that were very nice to see. Very very nice tour with a very very nice guy."

    local Sebastian
    guest Chen
    ChenAbout local SebastianBarcelona, November 15, 2022