Gifu/Hida Takayama

Deep mountain valleys of thatched roofs and verdant rice fields. Welcome to Hida-Takayama, where rural traditions of craftsmanship and community endure.

Wabunka lists 15 experiences in Gifu and Hida-Takayama, from ¥19,800 (JPY) per person, including 5 experiential stays. Experiences last 90 to 480 minutes, and experiential stays are 1 to 2 nights.

All Experiences in Gifu/Hida Takayama

15 experiences found

Knives & Katana

Knife Making Class in Japan – Forge a Samurai Knife at Asano Kajiya, Gifu (Accessible from Kyoto)

Gifu/Hida Takayama

360mins

Knives & Katana

Forge Your Own Paper Knife with an Authentic Swordsmith in the Seki Region, the Heartland of Japanese Blade Culture

Gifu/Hida Takayama

330mins

Experiential Stays, Sake & Alcohol Tastings

[Experiential Stay] Stay at a Historic Ryokan and Enjoy a Private Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting in Hida Furukawa

Gifu/Hida Takayama

1night

Experiential Stays, Pottery & Ceramics

[Experiential Stay] Historic Townhouse Stay in Hida Takayama with Optional Shibukusayaki Pottery

Gifu/Hida Takayama

1night

Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation, Hiking & Cycling

Spiritual Retreat and Forest Pilgrimage at Senkoji Temple in Hida Takayama

Gifu/Hida Takayama

360mins

Sake & Alcohol Tastings

Private Tour and Tasting at the 150-Year-Old Watanabe Sake Brewery in Hida Furukawa, Gifu

Gifu/Hida Takayama

90mins

Tea ceremony, Matcha & Tea

【April to November Only】Communion with the Forest through Craft and a Guided Forest Walk – Lacquer Traditions and Tea Ceremony in Hida-Takayama –

Gifu/Hida Takayama

150mins

Knives & Katana

A Private Tour of Seki’s Katana Culture Led by a Swordsmith, with a Hands-On Experience at a Working Forge

Gifu/Hida Takayama

170mins

Experiential Stays, Hiking & Cycling, City Walks

[Experiential Stay] Stay in a Private Wooden Villa in Hida-Furukawa Built by Master Carpenters and Explore Further with a Guided Hike and City Tour

Gifu/Hida Takayama

2nights

Experiential Stays

[Experiential Stay] An Exclusive Stay in a Traditional Japanese Residence and a Serene Exploration of the Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site

Gifu/Hida Takayama

1night

Experiential Stays

[Experiential Stay] Live the Hida Way – Stay in a Traditional Home & Immerse in Local Food Culture through Cooking with a Host

Gifu/Hida Takayama

1night

Hiking & Cycling, Castles, City Walks

A Local Hike and Cycle Through the Mountain Trails of Hida Takayama Where History and Traditional Life Come Alive

Gifu/Hida Takayama

480mins

Tea ceremony, Matcha & Tea

The Tea Tradition and Craft of Hida: A Unique Tea Experience with Masterful Woodcarving and Traditional Tea Rooms

Gifu/Hida Takayama

130mins

Textile Crafts

Traditional “Japan Blue” Fermented Indigo Dyeing Experience in a Lush Gifu Town

Gifu/Hida Takayama

180mins

Boat & Cruise Tours, Geisha

Historic Cormorant Fishing with Geisha Entertainment and Dinner on a Private Boat

Gifu/Hida Takayama

180mins

Frequently asked questions

What cultural experiences can I do in Gifu and Hida-Takayama?

Wabunka lists 15 experiences in Gifu and Hida-Takayama, including knife-making and katana workshops, hiking and cycling tours, and sake tastings and brewery tours.

How much do cultural experiences in Gifu and Hida-Takayama cost?

Starting prices for cultural experiences in Gifu and Hida-Takayama range from ¥19,800 to ¥131,250 (JPY) per person. Prices are per person and include tax. Options, season, and group size can raise the final price.

Can I join cultural experiences in Gifu and Hida-Takayama if I don't speak Japanese?

Yes. Every experience on Wabunka includes an English-speaking host or an interpreter in the price.

A Journey Designed for You

[Multi-Day Journey] Rural Japan: Nakasendo, Hida and Shirakawa-go

[Experiential Stay] Rediscover Rural Japan at a Family-Owned Ryokan in Hida and Learn about the Healing Powers of Local Natural Herbs

[Experiential Stay] Experience True Relaxation at a Luxury Ryokan and Reconnect with Nature at a Mountain Temple in Takayama

[Experiential Stay] Unwind at a Stylish Ryokan in Takayama to Experience Artisanal Woodworking and a Traditional Tea Ceremony

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Wabunka Stories: The People Behind the Places

Passing on the Bountiful Woodland Heritage of Hida-Takayama A Thatcher and Lacquer Artist Talk Craft in Harmony with Nature

Takuma Fujiwara, Thatcher and Charcoal Burner / Kazuo Adano, Hida-shunkei Lacquerware Artist

Preserving Hida Takayama’s Folk Art for the Future

Masaru Kusakabe, Director of Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum and 13th Head of the Kusakabe Family

A Life of Wood and Craft Tradition, as Told by a Shrine Carpenter and a Sculptor of Hida-Takayama

Shuusei Kawakami, Shrine Carpenter / Ayayuki Kosaka, Second Generation Wood Sculptor

Mountain Worship and Reverence for Nature: Prayer and Spirituality in Hida Takayama

Hironobu Hara, Chairman of the Hida Mountain Guide Association

An Indigo Dyer on the Beauty and Tradition of “Water Town” Gujo Hachiman

Kazuyoshi Watanabe, 15th-generation proprietor of Watanabe Indigo Dyehouse

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