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.
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.
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.
Kusakabe Folk Museum
Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.
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 culturally rich area.
Activities
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shirakawago & Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya w/Optional Lunch
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Hida Folk Village Museum Passes in Takayama Japan
From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures
Our pick of the best Old Town Takayama Hotel Deals
Hotel Wood Takayama
The location of this hotel is brilliant, right in the old town. And the onsen was a welcome relax at the end of a busy day. The staff were friendly and so helpful. The bed area was not that comfortable, a steep shelf to climb up is difficult for those with walking difficulties. And the bed was the ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Takayama stay Kakitsubata
広々として，清潔感もあり使いやすかった。 夜に入館したため，チェックイン時の鍵の部分が暗くわかりにくかった。 外国人対応も意識しての掲示もわかりました。 館内は段差があるので、サイト上2階への階段の案内の他に字とことプラスされていればkさらに良いかもしれません。 また，チェックイン前に宿泊者の写真登録が必要な意味も、実際にチェックインしてセキュリティ上理解しました。滞在は快適でした。
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
What a fantastic hotel. This is a newly built hotel within the past 5 years. Eveyrthing look brand new. This is a very busy hotel but everything was top notch. We didn't plan for dinner here but it was fantastic. All the staff were great. Its also great if you are travleing by train, the station ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Staff is polite and friendly
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Everything was awesome, the provision of yukata and being able to use the private family onsen was great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Room was excellent in size and cleanliness. Staff was also very courteous and helpful most of the time. The dining room staff was outstanding. The one major faux pas was that my misplaced her walking cane somewhere in the hotel during our initial check in. We were staying for four nights but the ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Showa Kan 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 Takayama Showa Kan.
Fuyutō
While Fuyutō isn't home to many top sights, Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Sakurayama-Jinja are some notable places to visit nearby.
