Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
Takayama
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.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this culturally rich 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 quaint 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.
Things to do
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya Shirakawa go Village and Takayama One Day Tour
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
A nice hotel, very conveniently located, but very busy when we stayed and not as “mindful” as it markets itself. Room was large, but futon beds were rock solid and uncomfortable (even for someone who is happy sleeping directly on tatami). The breakfast was very generous, tasty and beautifully presented, ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Takayama stay Kakitsubata
また利用したいと思う そんな施設でした
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
This is a great place with the option for public or private onsen. The one draw back for me is that it seems to be a typical location for tour groups.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
very close to the bus station, room has enough space and ery clean, we enjoyed here, thanks!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Great views, convenient shuttle and not far from the centre by taxi if you miss the shuttle. Friendly staff. Old fashioned but clean and charming. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Excellent horel
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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.
