Takaoka Local Walk
&
Japanese Early Tea Tour

  • Japanese Early Tea
    (includes 3 Japanese sweets and 3 Japanese teas)
  • Yamachosuji District
  • Great Buddha

October 6, 2026 ONLY!

*This is a trial tour. Please fill out a questionnaire at the end of the tour.

  • Approx. 2 hours
  • ¥2,000 per person
  • Maximum 8 guests
Reserve Your Spot

Taste, Touch, and Discover Takaoka

Arriving in Takaoka (Toyama) on October 6? Make the most of your port day with a licensed, English-speaking local guide. Walk through the historic Yamacho-suji district, relax with Japanese tea and crafted sweets inside a traditional merchant house, and finish your cultural walking tour at the iconic Takaoka Great Buddha.

Tour details

  • Date: October 6, 2026
  • Meeting point: Takaoka Station
  • Duration: Approx. 2 hours
  • Price: ¥2,000 per person
  • Capacity: Maximum 8 guests

How it works

  • No fixed departure time
  • Our local guides will be waiting at Takaoka Station
  • Tours depart as guests arrive
  • No advance payment required
  • Pay on the day at the museum
  • Credit cards accepted

Your 2-hour experience

1. Historic Yamachosuji Street

Your cultural journey begins at Takaoka Station, where our guide will lead you on a scenic stroll through the historic, traditional streetscapes of the Yamacho-suji district.

2. Japanese Early Tea

Experience Japanese craftsmanship hands-on during an exclusive “Japanese Early Tea” inside a historic merchant house.
Feel the exquisite textures of authentic artisan tableware while savoring our signature “MOCHI”—a creative, seasonal twist on Toyama’s traditional Imo-kaimochi. You will meet the master wagashi artisan directly to hear the stories behind each confection, perfectly paired with traditional green tea and other Japanese teas.

3. Takaoka Great Buddha

After relaxing over tea, we will continue our guided walk to the majestic Takaoka Great Buddha, completing your immersion into the city’s rich heritage.

Reserve Your Spot

Advance reservation is simple. Please enter your name and number of guests.

No advance payment is required.

  • Date: October 6, 2026
  • Meeting point: Takaoka Station
  • Duration: Approx. 2 hours
  • Price: ¥2,000 per person
  • Capacity: Maximum 8 guests

    Organized by: Toyama Regional Licensed English Guide Network
    Operated by: VANCHA Co.