guided tours by taxi or minivan

Tour description and prices

Our company, Medix Taxi(Miyagawa Taxi), has been in business for over 50 years.
We offer a variety of tours to cultural sights in Takayama and the surrounding areas. Why choose us?

   –Our drivers are experienced, friendly and reliable.
   –An English speaking guide can be arranged for additional charge.
   –We can accommodate guests with special needs.

We offer six different tours. If you’d like to create your own personalized tour, please let us know.

*We'll pick you up at your hotel or guest house in Takayama.
*Highway tolls, entrance fees and parking fees are not included.
*All rates are for a standard-size Sedan. If you prefer a minivan, please contact us for rates.

Travel in comfort in a spacious Mini Van

Our minivan taxi is ideal for families and small groups travelling together. There’s enough room for up to 7 passengers. It’s ideal for long distance trips.
Our minivan taxi service is reasonably priced.

Vehicle information

Minivan Taxi of Medix taxi

English-speaking guides

Locally-based English speaking guides can be arranged for additional charge. They will help you enjoy the tour with us.
Please feel free to contact us for further information.
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English guide taxi

Takayama City Half-day Tour

Sanmachi Suji
  • Historical Government House (Takayama Jinya)
  • Takayama Morning Markets
  • Festival Floats Exhibition Hall (Takayama Yatai Kaikan)
  • Hida Folk Village (Hida-no-sato)

In Takayama, there are many things that can be enjoyed all year round such as the Old Town, the morning markets, and the Takayama festivals.
Step back in time on your first visit to Takayama. Experience the history of old Japan.

Itinerary

Morning Markets - Historical Government House - Hida Folk Village - Festival float Exhibition Museum- Old Private Houses

Duration

3hr 30mins

Price

JPY 29,750 / Standard-size Sedan

For Reservations

Takayama City Short Tour

Festival Floats Exhibition Hall (Takayama Yatai Kaikan)
  • Takayama Morning Markets
  • Historical Government House (Takayama Jinya)
  • Kusakabe Folk Museum National Important Cultural Treasure

If you don't have much time, this tour is for you.

Itinerary

Morning Markets - Historical Government House - Old Private Houses - Festival Float Exhibition Hall

Duration

2hr

Price

JPY 17,000 / Standard-size Sedan

For Reservations

Historic Temples and Waterfall Tour in Hida Kokufu

Seihoji Temples in Hida Kokufu
  • Senkouji Temple
  • Forty-eight Waterfalls

The Buddhist scripture house at Ankoku-ji Temple is the only national treasure in Hida. We also visit Senkouji and Seihoji Temples, famous for their wooden carvings by the Buddhist monk Enku. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing walk at Utsue Forty-eight Waterfalls.

Itinerary

Sennkouji Temple - Seihouji Temple - Annkokuji Temmple - Utsue Forty-eight Waterfalls

Duration

4hr

Price

JPY 34,000 / Standard-size Sedan

For Reservations

Takayama City Half-day Tour

Furukawa Festival and Arts tour

Seto River.Town of White-Walled Storehouses
  • Mishima Candle Shop
  • Seto River and White-Walled Storehouses
  • Furukawa Festival Fall
  • Enkouji and Shinshoji Temples

This tour highlights the community spirit and artisan skills which emerged from Furukawa’s festival culture. We visit the Festival Drum Exhibition Hall, white-walled sake breweries and a traditional Japanese candle maker’s shop.

Itinerary

Festival drum Exhibition hall - White-walled sake breweries along the Seto River - Traditional Japanese candle maker's shop- Honkouji,Enkouji and Shinshoji Temples

Duration

3hr

Price

JPY 25,500 / Standard-size Sedan

For Reservations

Japanese Alpine Tours

Kamikouchi
  • Taisho Pond
  • Azusa River
  • Kamikouchi
  • Mt.Yakedake
Kamikouchi

Kamikochi is a remote mountainous highland which has been preserved in its natural state. It’s Japan’s most famous alpine sightseeing destination.

Duration

5hr

Price

JPY 42,500 / Standard-size Sedan

Mt.Norikuradake
  • Mt.Norikuradake
  • Tatamidaira in Mt.Norikuradake
  • Mt.Norikuradake
  • Tatamidaira in Mt.Norikuradake
Mt. Norikura

Mt. Norikura is the third tallest volcano in Japan. There are eight plains and 12 crater lakes on the mountain that were formed by volcanic activity. It has a variety of plant and animal life on its slopes.

Duration

5hr

Price

JPY 42,500 / Standard-size Sedan

Northern Alps and Shinhotaka Ropeway
  • Takayama City
  • Takayama City
Shinhotaka Ropeway

The double-deck gondola will take you to the world above the clouds, 2,156m above sea level. From the Observation Deck at the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Northern Japan Alps.

Duration

5hr

Price

JPY 42,500 / Standard-size Sedan

For Reservations

shirakawa-gou and Gokayama World Heritage Site

shirakawa-gou and Gokayama World Heritage Site
  • Takayama City
  • Takayama City
  • Takayama City
  • Takayama City
shirakawa-gou

The historic villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are one of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These villages are famous for their farmhouses built in a unique architectural style known as gassho-zukuri.

Duration

5hr

Price

JPY 42,500 / Standard-size Sedan

shirakawa-gou and Gokayama
World Heritage Site
shirakawa-gou and Gokayama World Heritage Site

You will visit the World Heritage Site of shirakawa-gou and Gokayama,and enjoy Gassho-zukuri (traditional Japanese farm houses).

Duration

6hr

Price

JPY 51,000 / Standard-size Sedan

For Reservations

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