Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.

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.

Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums 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 walkable 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 quaint area.
Activities

Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama

Shirakawago & Hida Takayama One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
Our pick of the best Old Town Takayama Hotel Deals

Hotel Wood Takayama
Amazingly located, striking architecture, friendly and accommodating staff. The quality of the amenities and the quality of service & small touches is very good. Website does not work properly and is outdated as mentioned a free early morning walking tour but staff did not know anything about this ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Fabulous stay
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
We had a fantastic stay at Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Takayama. The location is super convenient—just a short walk from the station and within easy reach of the old town, which made exploring really easy. The rooms were surprisingly spacious ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
zen like room, nice details, location very convenient
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Clean room is very good
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great location, spotlessly clean room, gorgeous onsen and a breakfast that is so pretty we had to take pictures. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

