Itinerary
A virtual tour of Hida Takayama, also known as “Little Kyoto.” During this one-hour tour, you can virtually visit many of the world-famous sites within this special city that would normally take at least one day to cover in an in-person tour, including the Old Town, Miyagawa Morning Market, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, and Kusakabe Heritage House.
Your relaxing walk will start in the old district of Takayama where you will find traditional architecture preserved from the samurai period, making you feel as if you’ve traveled back in time. From Old Town, your expert guide will introduce you to the historical Takayama Morning Market, which played an essential role in the city's development and continues to support the daily lives of the locals today. The famous Takayama Festival held in spring and fall is a cultural artifact that the local people pride themselves in, and they draw tourists from across Japan and around the world. On this tour, you will be getting a sneak peek of the Spring Festival hosted by the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. The virtual walk will end at the Kusakabe Heritage House which is the private home of an old merchant family that is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Join this guided tour to experience the authentic beauty of Hida Takayama!
How Beeyonder Works
What is a virtual tour?
All of our online tours are live and interactive. This means everyone on the tour can speak directly to the guide throughout the tour to experience the destination as if you are actually there.
How To Join A Tour
Easy to use! After booking, you get a unique link to a streaming platform, such as Zoom, to begin each tour. No other technology needed.
Tours for All Groups
Virtual tours are perfect for virtual events, team bonding and for large or small groups. We cater to individuals, corporate groups and senior groups. Our tours are engaging and inclusive for groups of all sizes.
Preparing for your Virtual Tour
Please be ready with a stable internet connection and a Zoom account.
We recommend using a laptop, tablet, or other devices with a screen larger than a smartphone.
Meet Your Live Virtual Guide
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Mika Shiraishi
JAPONISME
Hello! I am a professional government-licensed tour guide of Japan who is an expert on sake and Japanese art. My passion for traveling led me to start my tour service JAPONISME in 2020, and I have guided more than 2,500 guests from around the world.
I am a travel bug who's been to North America, South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. I love art (Western, Japanese, and Modern), traveling, food, wine, sake, nature, sustainability, and animals. My style of illustrating points is interactive and based on comparison with the background of my guests’ countries so that they can enrich their lives through a meaningful traveling experience.
I have excellent reviews on my clear and interesting explanations, and I'm confident that I can provide all the answers to your questions about Japan. I also love kids and recommend my tours for families.
