Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
Takayama
Visit Old Town Takayama
Popular places to visit
Miyagawa Morning Market
Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.
Takayama Showa Kan
You can study the exhibits at Takayama Showa Kan, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Takayama. Find some time to visit the temples or monuments in this walkable area.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this walkable area.
Kusakabe Folk Museum
Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.
Yoshijima House
Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this walkable area.
Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
You can learn about the history of Takayama when you stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hida Folk Village Museum Passes in Takayama Japan
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama
Shirakawago & Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya w/Optional Lunch
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
Tranquil, cozy atmosphere. It’s well located. Staff is friendly and service was excellent. The room was spacious enough, minimalistic, had nice design accents and was very comfortable. We really enjoyed it.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Takayama stay Kakitsubata
広々として，清潔感もあり使いやすかった。 夜に入館したため，チェックイン時の鍵の部分が暗くわかりにくかった。 外国人対応も意識しての掲示もわかりました。 館内は段差があるので、サイト上2階への階段の案内の他に字とことプラスされていればkさらに良いかもしれません。 また，チェックイン前に宿泊者の写真登録が必要な意味も、実際に チェックインしてセキュリティ上理解しました。滞在は快適でした。
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
I had a wonderful stay at Residence Hotel Takayama Station. The location is extremely convenient—right next to the JR train station and bus terminal, making it easy to get anywhere. Despite this, the room was very quiet thanks to the double-glazed sliding doors; I couldn’t hear any train or bus noise ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Generous, gave us water in 2l bottles in exchange for two small unopened ones. Breakfast was delightful, with a good variety to choose from. Rooms were bigger than expected, almost like they’ve upgraded them. Overall, a very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
good
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
A lovely place to stay with very welcoming staff, clean spacious rooms and a fabulous gift store.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Sakurayama-Jinja and Takayama Yatai Kaikan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.
Fuyutō
While Fuyutō isn't home to many top sights, Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Sakurayama-Jinja are some notable places to visit nearby.
