Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
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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 quaint 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 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 when you stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Things to do

Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery

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Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

Cultural Heritage Tour Shirakawa Go and Takayama from Nagoya

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama

Hotel Wood Takayama
Great Location! You are right next to (within) “old town” which is the one thing to really see in Takayama. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Clean room, nice staff, and great breakfast!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Very clean room great amenities
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
No free parking for hotel guest at 1000yen per day.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exceptional
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Mercure Hida Takayama
Excellent hotel! Large, clean room with an extremely comfortable bed. Water pressure in the shower is fabulous — super strong. Also, the quality of the water (it feels super soft) is the best I have ever experienced. Location of the hotel is perfect.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama

Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area, 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.
