Old Town Takayama
Takayama
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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 trip to 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 with a stop at Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square
Enjoy an outing to Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square during your stay in Takayama. Discover the museums and monuments in this quaint area.
Things to do
![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46197483/c5578597-a7c4-4ad0-af60-20af1cdb2b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
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
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama
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 May 18, 2026
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
"Perfect base for exploring Takayama and surrounding areas"
Reviewed on May 21, 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 May 18, 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
"The room is clean. The toilet and bathroom are in separate rooms which is good. Hotel staff is very helpful when we asked for information. Ample parking space but chargeable at 1000Yen per day."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Hotel is modern, and very clean. Close walk to Takayama station, and many restaurants."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Mercure Hida Takayama
"Breakfast was excellent with great choice but there was a huge line to get in at 6.45am. Maybe they can improve access if there are lots of big groups. One day we had breakfast later at 9am after the market and it was nice and quite."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
Though Atagomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square and Takayama Yatai Kaikan.
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.
Fuyutō
While Fuyutō might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Kusakabe Folk Museum.
