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.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this culturally rich area.
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 quaint area.
Yoshijima House
Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this quaint 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
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
A nice hotel, very conveniently located, but very busy when we stayed and not as “mindful” as it markets itself. Room was large, but futon beds were rock solid and uncomfortable (even for someone who is happy sleeping directly on tatami). The breakfast was very generous, tasty and beautifully presented, ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Takayama stay Kakitsubata
また利用したいと思う そんな施設でした
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Nice friendly and clean. Enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
My 2nd time using this hotel in a year. Excellent location. Have kitchen to fix our own meals and washer/dryer for our clothes. Will visit again for sure.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Excellent facilities, we had a car so used the free parking. Service 10/10
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Great location, right next to train station Close to everything. In room washer / dryer a big plus. Free coffee, smoking area
Reviewed on 16 Oct 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 Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and Takayama Yatai Kaikan are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
- Miyagawa Morning Market
- Kusakabe Folk Museum
- Takayama Showa Kan
- Hirayu Waterfall
- Hida-no-Sato
- Meiho Ski Resort
- Takayama Yatai Kaikan
- Takayama Jinya
- Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village
- Chubu-Sangaku National Park
- Honoki-Daira Ski Resort
- Mont Deus Hidakuraiyama Snow Park
- Hida Furukawa Festival Exhibition Hall
- Hirayu Onsen Ski Place
- Hida Great Limestone Cave
- Sakurayama-Jinja
- Shiroyama Park
- Ciao Ontake Snow Resort
