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Takayama Hyouka Anime Pilgrimage Walking Tour
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Unlike typical anime tours that simply visit famous spots, this experience lets you walk through the everyday atmosphere that inspired Hyouka while exploring the historic streets of Takayama. The tour combines anime pilgrimage with traditional townscapes, quiet shrines, riverside markets, and cafés featured in the series, creating an immersive experience even for travelers who are not hardcore anime fans.
Using the official location map, guests can search for real-life scenes from the anime together with a local guide while learning about Takayama’s culture along the way. Rather than focusing only on photos, the tour is designed to let visitors experience the calm and nostalgic atmosphere t...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hyouka × Takayama location map
Café drink during the tour
English-speaking guide
Hyouka anime pilgrimage walking tour
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Optional purchases at cafés or shops beyond the included drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Tourism Association of Hida-Takayama
Meet your guide in front of the Nakabashi Tourist Information Center near the famous red Nakabashi Bridge in Takayama. Your guide will be holding our company sign. Please check the meeting point carefully on the map before arriving.
Return
Marutto Plaza
The tour ends at Marutto Plaza in central Takayama, within walking distance of the historic old town, local shops, cafes, and Miyagawa Morning Market. Takayama Station is also easily accessible on foot after the tour.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kajibashi Bridge is one of the iconic locations featured in Hyouka and serves as a memorable starting point for the anime pilgrimage in Takayama. The bridge and its surrounding streets appear throughout the series, allowing fans to experience the atmosphere of the town exactly as depicted in the anime.
20 minutes
2
Miyagawa Morning Markets
Miyagawa Morning Market Street is a scenic riverside area featured in the opening scenes of Hyouka. With its traditional townscape, flowing river, and local shops, the area captures the calm and nostalgic atmosphere that made the anime’s setting so distinctive.
30 minutes
3
Takayama City Main Library (Kanshōkan)
Takayama City Library Kanshoukan appears in Episode 18 of Hyouka and is one of the most recognizable indoor locations from the series. Visitors can explore both the exterior and interior spaces while comparing real-life scenes with moments from the anime.
30 minutes
4
Hie Shrine
Hie Shrine is an important location featured in Episode 20 of Hyouka. Surrounded by forest and traditional architecture, the shrine reflects the quiet spiritual atmosphere of Takayama and also connects to the city’s famous seasonal festivals.
40 minutes
5
Kamisannomachi
Kami-Sannomachi is Takayama’s historic old town district, lined with traditional wooden buildings, shops, and cafés that inspired several scenes in Hyouka. Fans can visit cafés modeled in the anime and enjoy the calm atmosphere that shaped many of the series’ everyday moments.
30 minutes
6
Marutto Plaza
Marutto Plaza features a special Hyouka fan exchange corner where visitors can view displays, messages, and local materials related to the anime. It serves as a gathering point for fans visiting Takayama as a real-life setting of the series.
Unlike typical anime tours that simply visit famous spots, this experience lets you walk through the everyday atmosphere that inspired Hyouka while exploring the historic streets of Takayama. The tour combines anime pilgrimage with traditional townscapes, quiet shrines, riverside markets, and cafés featured in the series, creating an immersive experience even for travelers who are not hardcore anime fans.
Using the official location map, guests can search for real-life scenes from the anime together with a local guide while learning about Takayama’s culture along the way. Rather than focusing only on photos, the tour is designed to let visitors experience the calm and nostalgic atmosphere t...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hyouka × Takayama location map
Café drink during the tour
English-speaking guide
Hyouka anime pilgrimage walking tour
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Optional purchases at cafés or shops beyond the included drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Tourism Association of Hida-Takayama
Meet your guide in front of the Nakabashi Tourist Information Center near the famous red Nakabashi Bridge in Takayama. Your guide will be holding our company sign. Please check the meeting point carefully on the map before arriving.
Return
Marutto Plaza
The tour ends at Marutto Plaza in central Takayama, within walking distance of the historic old town, local shops, cafes, and Miyagawa Morning Market. Takayama Station is also easily accessible on foot after the tour.
