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.
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.
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 culturally rich 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
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama
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Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
Great hotel and staff. Very helpful with notes about things to see in the area.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Takayama stay Kakitsubata
広々として，清潔感もあり使いやすかった。 夜に入館したため，チェックイン時の鍵の部分が暗くわかりにくかった。 外国人対応も意識しての掲示もわかりました。 館内は段差があるので、サイト上2階への階段の案内の他に字とことプラスされていればkさらに良いかもしれません。 また，チェックイン前に宿泊者の写真登録が必要な意味も、実際にチェックインしてセキュリティ上理解しました。滞在は快適でした。
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Onsen, nice and comfortable room
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Small space for face cleaning.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Clean room great public bath
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
친절한 직원, 좋은 온천, 자주 움직이는 셔틀, 1층 카페 등 좋은 점이 많은 곳입니다
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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.
