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.
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.
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.
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.
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 relaxing area.
Things to do
From Matsumoto/Nagano: Nakasendo Trail Walking Tour
Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Top hotels in Takai
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Great location and room. Very close to station and bus for snow monkey trip.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Perfect for a solo visit to Nagano, right across from the station, a good view, all the amenities you need, and a great price
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Overall was great. The bathroom size was disproportionately very small.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Check in Staff- Ms Hiro.. She made the check in experience very wonderful.. she was really detailed with the breakfast & dinner booking. Definitely must go for the half board option! Dinner menu is the same in all our 4 nights stay.. Careful of the lady on 3/F guarding the Onsen, she is a little ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE
Room was comfortable. Location was great.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
This is an excellent place to stay in Nagano. It’s a short walk from Nagano Station and a short train or bus ride away to most places you’ll want to see. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly, the hotel is quiet, and there are laundry facilities and onsen onsite. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
