10 TOP Things to Do in Takayama April 2025

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Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour

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Private Tour Kanazawa, Shirakawago, Hida Furukawa,Takayama

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Nagoya: Shirakawa-go Village and Takayama UNESCO 1-Day Trip

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Cooking Class in Takayama

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What to do in Takayama

Popular places to visit

Shinhotaka Ropeway

5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Shinhotaka Ropeway during your travels to Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Hirayu Onsen

4/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hirayu Onsen during your travels to Takayama. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Miyagawa Morning Market

4/5(10 reviews)

Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.

Takayama Jinya

4/5(13 reviews)

Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama's significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Hida-no-Sato

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Hida-no-Sato, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.

Mount Norikura

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Norikura during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Admire the detailed carvings, metalwork and puppets of the floats housed in this exhibition hall. Learn why the floats were originally decorated in this way.

Shiroyama Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shiroyama Park, a lovely green space in Takayama. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.

Explore areas of Takayama

Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

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.

Old Town Takayama

River views, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Old Town Takayama. Make a stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area or Miyagawa Morning Market while you're exploring.

Fuyutō

While Fuyutō isn't home to many top sights, Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Morning Markets are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.