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 quaint 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 quaint 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
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
Our pick of the best Old Town Takayama Hotel Deals
Hotel Wood Takayama
"This was our 6th 3 ⭐️hotel in Japan and our most disappointing. The room and the location of the hotel was good but what we felt let it down was the breakfast and the lounge area. You had to book a time slot for your breakfast for each day of the stay. Then you had no choice you lined up as if you ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
"Clean room, nice staff, and great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
"This was probably the best hotel I stayed at during my Japan trip! The location was excellent — an easy walk to the morning markets, old town, restaurants, and everything I wanted to see in Takayama. The room was very comfortable, especially the large bed, and I loved having a washer/dryer combo ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
"This hotel was very nice. The room was clean and spacious and the breakfast buffet is excellent. What impressed me most was the customer service. I left something in my room after checking out and didn’t realize it until the next day. I contacted the hotel through the Hotels.com messaging feature ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"The restaurant was awful, I got a bad stomachache, the AC never working properly making sleep really hard, only few members of the staff at the front desk speak English, making comunication almost impossible."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Mercure Hida Takayama
"Excellent hotel! Large, clean room with an extremely comfortable bed. Water pressure in the shower is fabulous — super strong. Also, the quality of the water (it feels super soft) is the best I have ever experienced. Location of the hotel is perfect."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square 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 Yatai Kaikan and Kusakabe Folk Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
