LOCALUローカル合同会社

Our strong point is the connection with locals. We can show the real Japan!

We will take you to the daily life in Takaoka city. The authentic Japanese life spreads out in the town.

Guests can easily cycle any courses even uphills with power-assisted, and the fat tires allow you to cycle comfortably.

The guide will take guests to the nature area which is off the beaten path where travelers cannot access easily.

Bikes named "Mama-chari" are very common bikes for people living in Japan, which can easily treat.

The guide will take guests to the historical area and the nature area. 

One of Takaoka city's main industries is Takaoka copperware, which includes products made of tin, brass, and bronze. Artisans were invited to Takaoka about 400 years ago. 

We will one of workshops and interact with artisans directyly. 

Local residents continue to work their paddy fields in an effort to maintain their farming practices despite a declining population due to damage to houses and warehouses caused by earthquake and heavy rains in 2024. Rice planting requires lots of people who can help it. Many volunteers from all over Japan come to the area to support. The tour offers the opportunity to experience rice planting in the area where machinery cannot reach.

There is a "Kimono sewing school" in Takaoka, Toyama, where many students who love kimono clothes come to learn the craft. 

The school's instructors and students find fulfillment in wearing kimonos themselves and welcoming guests to help them dress in kimonos. 

If you have never worn kimonos, why don't you give it a try?

We can hold the tea ceremony, which is a unique Japanese culture. The host traditionally prepares for the ceremony and serves tea to guests who are invited. 

Its culture that integrates etiquette, spirituality, space, utensils, and Japanese sweets. 

Yamagen brewery,  which is making soy sauce & Miso in Takaoka city, Toyama, was established in 1772. You can take a tour of the facility to see the traditional wooden barrels for aging soy sauce and learn about the brewing process. 

If you are interested in Japan's fermentation culture, please visit here. 

This is located at the site of the former Takaoka castle where most of the original structure of the castle remains. The place is currently a park named "Takaoka old castle park", which is a gathering place for local residents. A Japanese archery is called Kyudo. There is an archery hall. You can observe close the process of how to release their arrows.  

Traditional Japanese sweets are typically served with matcha tea during tea ceremonies. 

The basic sweets consist of sweet red bean paste wrapped in the rice cake skin. 

Guests can wrap the filling in the skin and decorate them and can enjoy the sweets with tea.

This is a new handmade art that uses special tools to weave yarn into canvas fabric to create original rugs and mats. 

You can create items that embody Japanese things like sushi or lucky cat, as well as items that are more unique of the local area. Why not consider it as a way to preserve your travel memories by tafting. 

The sugegasa hat is a traditional craft with a 400-year history made by suge sedge plants. It is used for protecting from rain and sunlight. 90% of all hats  produced in Japan are made in Takaoka city. Hats are perfect for working outdoors. 

You can also enjoy chatting with local people who have been making items for a long time.

Guests can see around  in the oldest distillery making whisky in the Hokuriku area.

Guests can make an own 700ml-bottle by yourself by taking out the whisky from a barrel.

Takoyaki making is a Japanese cuisine culture. Takoyaki is made from wheat flour. (It can be changed rice flour.) 

Using the machine, handmade fried ball are formed by using sticks. Typical ingredient is the octopus. 

Zuiryuji was built in 1663. 

It was built for a feudal lord Maeda to mourn him by his brother. Maeda was the founder of Takaoka city.

There are some traditional buildings which are designated as national treasures. 

Shokoji was established in 1471. The temple consists of 12 buildings.  

Among them, the main hall, the reception hall, and the entrance hall are designated as national treasures. 

Mt. Futagami is a local mountain located in the suburbs of Takaoka city.  There is abundant nature. Local residents often hike for having their relaxing time. 

There are some attractions like a huge statue of goddess of mercy, observatory, and a huge bell named "Piece bell."

Takaoka city was originally developed as a castle town by a feudal lord Maeda, 400 years ago. 

Kanayamachi town is known as the birthplace of Takaoka copperware and it flourished.

Guests can understand how to make the metal item and try to make own sake cups.

Yamacho district is the general term of which consists of 10 towns in Takaoka. Yamacho-suji street is one of streets of Yamacho district. 

Guests can appreciate the atmosphere of the town with traditional unique houses which equipped with fire-resistant construction.