Takayama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with a small town nestled in a valley.
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A river flowing through a forested valley with dense green foliage on both sides.
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A river flowing through a lush green landscape with rocks and dense vegetation.
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A grassy hill with a dirt path leading up to a rocky outcrop.
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A snow-covered mountain with trees in the foreground.
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Where to stay in Takayama

Find the best Takayama areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Takai

If you're spending some time in Takai, Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe are top sights worth seeing.

Ryokan Warabino

Ryokan Warabino

3 out of 5
Okuyamada 1320, Kamitakai-gun Takayama Nagano
The price is Rp4.272.281 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp4.272.281
Rp4.733.029 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Wonderful authentic Ryocan Oncen experience. The entire staff were pleasant, helpful, and polite. The ryocan is located in a beautiful valley that is home to rice paddies and vegetable gardens. The private onsen is a great way to go for the modest ones. The half pension included an authentic and ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Ryokan Warabino
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is Rp1.045.821 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.045.821
Rp1.150.403 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is wonderful, and have excellent location, 14 minutes stray walking fro the Zenkoji Temple"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is Rp1.004.674 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.004.674
Rp1.215.655 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum are located ...
8/10 Very good! (746 reviews)
"I loved the onsite Onsen and style of traditional Japanese hotel rooms. The staff was very nice and helpful! Amenities were great! Beautiful hotel room view! The only downside is that the hotel is located on the outskirts of Nagano, so plan ahead as it’s not easy to reach via walking. Shuttle buses ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

2 out of 5
745 Kusatsu Gunma
Stay at this villa in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yubatake and Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Great venue and facilities."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen
YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA

YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2271-30 Hosohara, Oaza Omae Tsumagoi Gunma
Stay at this holiday home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"清潔な客室です　dog run併設で愛犬も大満足でしたありがとう"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA
Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa

Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa

3 out of 5
1053 Ookaishiko, Kanbara Tsumagoi Gunma
Stay at this cottage in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Asama Volcano Museum and Shiraito Falls are located ...
8/10 Very good! (33 reviews)
"The quiet was lovely and peaceful. Breakfast was delicious and abundant. Beds were comfy. A little too warm upstairs but cooled off in the night. Disappointed the pool was already closed in late August but we still really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommend! the"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa
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Stay near popular Takayama attractions

Matsukawa Gorge

6.0/10 (1 review)
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.
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Things to do

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Obuse, & Hot Spring Foot Bath Tour

Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Obuse, & Hot Spring Foot Bath Tour

Rp1.114.578
per adult
Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Obuse, & Hot Spring Foot Bath Tour
©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

Rp2.987.069
per adult
Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip

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

Rp3.095.339
per adult
Nagano/Matsumoto: Matsumoto Castle and Narai-juku Day Trip
Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano

Rp2.741.586
per adult
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
Narai juku and Wasabi Grating Lunch Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor

Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor

Rp3.625.968
per adult
Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

Rp1.967.751
per adult
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
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