Takayama

our guide was very nice, indredibly knowledgeable on sake the the brewing process. we went to a brewery in the old town of takayama and saw the process of making sake. we then tasted multiple different sake, hot and chilled, with explanations about everything. great way to spend an hour in takayama - just don't drive after :)

Rundturerna var jättebra! Fuji, reseledaren, förklarade allt så bra på engelska. Han var den bästa delen av turen. Jag lärde mig mycket och njöt enormt. Deras sake är också riktigt god! Jag köpte en flaska av en av de Sorter vi fick smaka som en del av turen. En fantastisk rundtur att göra i Takayama. Och lika bra med en grupp som ensam.

This was an incredible tour with a chance to taste foods specially to Takayama. But, more than that I’d was interesting to learn about the history and culture of Takayama and the region as well as Japan. our tour guide was Harry. He was so knowledgeable about the food, culture and history. He imparted this information in a friendly easy going manner. He answered all my questions and more. I recommended this tour and hope you’re lucky enough to have Harry as your guide value for money:yes guide:excellent itinerary:great food:delicious

Min grupp på 6 personer har njutit av vår 2 dagar/1 natt-tur på Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Vi hade särskilt tur som hade en så utmärkt guide som Ms Zhang, 张静娟. Vår resplan var välplanerad och Ms Zhangs detaljerade förklaringar av platserna vi besökte var tydliga och precisa. Hon tipsade oss också om god lokal mat som vi borde prova. De 6 olika transportmedlen var en upplevelse när vi korsade Alperna och bergen för att nå snöväggarna. Den högsta punkten på väggen var 11 meter. Tyvärr regnade det när vi nådde snöväggen, så våra foton blev lite suddiga och blöta, men vår entusiasm kompenserade för vädret 😂

The itinerary was very tight, the tour leader was competent, and the driver—an experienced female driver—was very steady. The condition of the bus was a bit old, and the APA Hotel in Kanazawa was located in a remote area, making it difficult to find food after checking in late at night.

Before departure, we were invited to join a messaging group where we could get information or ask any questions about the trip. Tour leader Xiao Yu arranged the entire itinerary—including timing, routes, transportation, and accommodations—very satisfactorily, and proactively took photos for group members along the way. On the first day, we departed from the meeting point in Nagoya for Kamikochi. On the tour bus, the tour leader distributed images and details regarding routes 1 and 2, including estimated times, and asked everyone to choose their preferred route for coordination and information. In the evening, we stayed at a hot spring ryokan with two meals included. On the second day, we headed to Kurobe Tateyama. The weather that day was extremely severe, with heavy wind and rain. The entire schedule simply consisted of getting on and off the bus, stepping outside briefly, and using the restroom. In the evening, we checked into a nice hotel and enjoyed a Japanese-style dinner. On the third day, after having a buffet breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Shirakawa-go, Hida-Takayama, Gujo Hachiman, and returned to Nagoya.

Departing in mid-October, we seized the opportunity before the mountain trails closed. I had actually wanted to go for a very long time. Our tour guide, Ms. Yu, was extremely attentive the entire time, provided very clear explanations, answered all the group members' questions, and interacted with us a lot. We had a wonderful time, and both dinner and breakfast featured authentic Japanese-style meals.

I previously joined a Shirakawa-go day tour, and this time, because I wanted to visit Kamikochi and my family was going for the first time, I decided to take them to Shirakawa-go. Booking this two-day tour felt like a great value! The onsen hotel we stayed at was also very good. In the evening, we could leisurely stroll and dine in the Takayama Old Town, enjoying its atmosphere. The onsen hotel was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot springs. The next day, after a good night's sleep, we headed to Kamikochi. Without the long travel time, we had a full four hours to explore, which was perfect. I would definitely consider joining this tour again in the future. Our tour leader, Liu Mei, was fantastic and very thoughtful. She even proactively helped us book a Hida beef restaurant and secured small souvenir gifts for us.

Det var en givande upplevelse. Mötesplatsen för VIP-bussen är lätt att nå från vårt hotell i Sakae. Punktlighet innebär 30 minuter tidigare, eftersom bussen avgår exakt i tid. Om du vill upptäcka mat på egen hand bör du välja alternativet utan lunch, eftersom den bokade lunchen serverades efter klockan 14. Vi njöt av Hida-nötköttsspett i Takayama och det grillade Hida-nötköttet i Shirakawago, det var sååå gott och min 11-åring älskade det verkligen. Ett stort tack till vår mycket tillmötesgående guide Mr. BARA-SAN, tack för att du delade med dig av historien, kulturen och traditionerna på de platser vi besökte.