Things to Do in Takayama in 2025

Sakurayama-Jinja showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Hida Takayama Onsen which includes a small town or village and a pond

Takayama featuring a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes

Sakurayama-Jinja which includes heritage elements

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What to do in Takayama

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Shinhotaka Ropeway

5/5(9 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

5/5(1 review)

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(15 reviews)

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

Takayama Jinya

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

Mount Norikura

5/5(1 review)

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.

Hida-no-Sato

4.5/5(9 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

5/5(7 reviews)

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

Takayama Yatai Kaikan

4.5/5(14 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.

Higashiyama Walking Course which includes signage and heritage elements

Shiroyama Park

5/5(2 reviews)

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

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Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(101 area reviews)

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.

Takayama Showa Kan featuring interior views

Old Town Takayama

River views, historic 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.

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.

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 Sakurayama-Jinja.