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 culturally rich 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 walkable 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.
Kaminari-daki Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaminari-daki Waterfall during your travels in Takayama. 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
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
1-Day Togakushi: Soba making, Ninja Town and Hidden Shrines
Top hotels in Takai
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
"A large hotel with a ton of guests. Great hotel and great staff. Only feedback would be for the hotel to create more dinner and breakfast “start times” to avoid the massive rushes in the dining area that created a feeding frenzy with some disgruntled people. Seemed unlike most Japanese ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
"Hotel staff: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The room: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai
"Very clean and well maintained hotel. Staff were very helpful they had a native English speaker at the desk. Great amenities."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
"Excellent location and very welcoming and kind staff!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
