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.
Kusakabe Folk Museum
Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.
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.
Yoshijima House
Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this culturally rich 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
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Takayama: Edo-Period Old Town Walking Tour(20 Minutes)
From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
Loved the location. Everything about it was wonderful. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Helpful & friendly staff. Comfortable room size Enjoyed the indoor & outdoor onsen + sauna.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Excellent in every respect. Having a washer/dryer in the room was really helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Nice hotel onsen, clean and tidy. However lacks character and is sprawled over multiple buildings (all of which are architecturally quite ugly). Average breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Room was clean. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. The hotel is location is very accessible from the train station.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Oyado Koto No Yume
Wonderful immersive experience, fantastic breakfasts and great central location. Incredible staff!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Check Old Town Takayama hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area, 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 Kusakabe Folk Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
