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.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this walkable 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 walkable area.
Kusakabe Folk Museum
Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.
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 walkable area.
Activities
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
Hida Folk Village Museum Passes in Takayama Japan
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama
Our pick of the best Old Town Takayama Hotel Deals
Hotel Wood Takayama
Service is good and staff can speak abit English. Convenient store is just beside hotel. Hotel provides free sake tasting and beer which is a bonus!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Spacious apartment complete with washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove and tub centrally located in town for an exceptionally reasonable price. The train station was behind us and the promised soundproofing was great. Some staff were able to speak English and were incredibly kind and helpful. Love the ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Generous, gave us water in 2l bottles in exchange for two small unopened ones. Breakfast was delightful, with a good variety to choose from. Rooms were bigger than expected, almost like they’ve upgraded them. Overall, a very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Breakfast was fresh and nice 👍
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
A lovely place to stay with very welcoming staff, clean spacious rooms and a fabulous gift store.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Oyado Koto No Yume
Great time; great staff. Very traditional/cultural. On sen baths were great for relaxation after a busy day.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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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.
