Takai Travel Guide
Takayama

Popular places to visit

Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree
You can learn about the history of Takayama with a stop at Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Matsukawa Gorge
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matsukawa Gorge during your travels in Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Kaminari-daki Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaminari-daki Waterfall during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe during your travels in Takayama. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kobayashi Issa Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kobayashi Issa Museum during your trip to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park
Hit the slopes in Takayama with a visit to Yamaboku Wild Snow Park. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake

Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car

Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e

Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
Top hotels in Takai

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Love proximity to train station and other transportation hub. Breakfast buffet was great
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Fantastic location for a quick stay in Nagano
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE
One night was definitely not enough! Clean room, great amenities, a wide variety of delicious buffet options, and three relaxing hot springs. I did notice a comment about one of the baths, which I understand, but the water quality was still excellent and very soothing. Special thanks to Mr. Kakumoto ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
While aimed at the business traveler, we found the hotel to be centrally convenient for a short family stay in Nagano with helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Conveniently located by Nagano Station. A lot of restaurants nearby. Storage lockers available before check in and after check out. They offer a free donut on check in. Prepaid breakfast had a good selection. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was on the 6th floor overlooking the street. You ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Clean, courteous staff, very convenient to train station and city. Room a little cramped but perfectly comfortable for overnight stay.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

