Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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.
Activities

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

Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

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
Our pick of the best Old Town Takayama Hotel Deals

Hotel Wood Takayama
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Takayama stay Kakitsubata
Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Reviewed on 26 Sept 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.