Takai Travel Guide
Takayama
Popular places to visit

Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree
You can learn about the history of Takayama with a stop at Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Matsukawa Gorge
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matsukawa Gorge during your travels in Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Kobayashi Issa Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kobayashi Issa Museum during your trip to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe during your travels in Takayama. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Shinshu Takayama Onsen Village
You can take time to visit Shinshu Takayama Onsen Village during your travels to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park
Hit the slopes in Takayama with a visit to Yamaboku Wild Snow Park. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
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Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

1-Day Togakushi: Soba making, Ninja Town and Hidden Shrines
Top hotels in Takai

Hotel JAL City Nagano
"The hotel is wonderful, and have excellent location, 14 minutes stray walking fro the Zenkoji Temple"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Excellent t breakfast and in the heart of Nagano"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
"Close to station so you can get everything."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
"Very nice accommodations and very good value. The rooms are in need of a refresh, but extremely functional. Our only improvement would be the food variety. We stayed for one week, which is probably unusual for most guests so we tired of the same food day after day. There is great variety, but the ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai
"This resort went way above and beyond our expectations. The staff was very friendly and helpful, making us feel very comfortable when explaining how things worked. The buffet, lounge, and free drinks and snacks were wonderful. And the facilities are very clean and very well maintained. The different ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Hotel New Nagano NeXT
"Wonderful location, walkable to train station. Very safe. Small room and amenities were basic. Would stay there again."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
