Takayama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with a small town nestled in a valley.
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A river flowing through a forested valley with dense green foliage on both sides.
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A river flowing through a lush green landscape with rocks and dense vegetation.
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A grassy hill with a dirt path leading up to a rocky outcrop.
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A snow-covered mountain with trees in the foreground.
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Where to stay in Takayama

Find the best Takayama areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Takai

If you're spending some time in Takai, Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree are top sights worth seeing.

Ryokan Warabino

Ryokan Warabino

3 out of 5
Okuyamada 1320, Kamitakai-gun Takayama Nagano
The price is ฿7,016 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿7,016
฿7,782 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu are located ...
Ryokan Warabino
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is ฿2,174 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,174
฿2,392 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is ฿2,055 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿2,055
฿2,487 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum are located ...
8/10 Very good! (833 reviews)
"There were some maintenance issues with the hotel. The lights on the elevator button on the 9th floor did not illuminate, my room lights were also a little trouble. There were a couple of bugs in my room as well. The check in staff was not as accommodating as I would have liked. However, the hot ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

2 out of 5
745 Kusatsu Gunma
Stay at this villa in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum and Sainokawara Street are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Great venue and facilities."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen
Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa

Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa

3 out of 5
1053 Ookaishiko, Kanbara Tsumagoi Gunma
Stay at this cottage in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Asama Volcano Museum and Shiraito Falls are located ...
Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa
YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA

YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2271-30 Hosohara, Oaza Omae Tsumagoi Gunma
Stay at this holiday home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic ...
YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Takayama attractions

Cherry blossom trees, a wooden fence, and a small cabin in a park.

Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Winter is also the best time to see the monkeys in their hot spring.

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

฿4,628
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

฿4,628
per adult
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

฿5,944
per adult
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Snow Monkey Park Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

฿2,547
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

฿10,529
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

฿5,095
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
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Cities near Takayama

A red bridge over a calm river, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Suzaka

A man writing in a notebook, traditional Japanese architecture, and signage in Japanese.

Yamanouchi

A vast agricultural field with rows of young plants, a tractor, and a blue vehicle. In the background, there are buildings and a snow-capped mountain.

Tsumagoi

A traditional Japanese building with a red bridge in a lush, green setting.

Nakanojo