"Absolutely exquisite stay! Everything was perfection - from the check in with green tea, to the delicious Japanese style breakfast, to the friendly and attentive staff. This stay comes with so many extra amenities such as free yamata rental, complimentary sake, public baths etc. Also excellently located close to the station. We felt relaxed and at home our whole stay. It was genuinely one of our favourite stays in the whole of Japan. Special shout out to Karen who went over and above to help me try and get through to my airline to change a flight! "
"This is a very lovely hotel in downtown Takayama. We were staying here for one night coming from Kusatsu. We had some issues with the GPS so were going to be late for dinner, we called them and they said they would hold dinner for us no issues. We had the Hida beef dinner which was fantastic. The breakfast the next morning was also fantastic. The room had a nice view of the river and we left the door open all night without any noise. Most of the town closes down at 6pm but opens back up at 8am. The beds were very uncomfortable so glad we only stayed one night. The staff was very friendly. They helped us pick out our yukatas and gave us beautiful tabi socks as a souvenir. "
What should I expect on my historical trip to Takayama?
Visitors in search of a tour of historical sites will find plenty of reasons to visit Takayama. Why not appreciate the mountain landscape during your visit?
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Takayama?
Takayama is home to 292 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the most important historical sites and other places in Takayama?
Takayama is notable for landmarks like Takayama Jinya, Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village. Cultural venues include Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and Hida-no-Sato. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Miyagawa Morning Market and Sukyo Mahikari.
What is a historic hotel like in Takayama?
By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Takayama, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what's most important. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Takayama have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Takayama, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.