Title: Hirayu Travel Guide: Best of Hirayu, Takayama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hirayu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirayu-Hotels.d553248635975856800.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hirayu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirayu-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975856800.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Hirayu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hirayu.d553248635975856800.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hirayu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirayu.d553248635975856800.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hirayu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![ Autumn leaves　](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975856800/15ee5713-c6c3-46c8-a11a-baec378cbc91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![ Autumn leaves　](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975856800/15ee5713-c6c3-46c8-a11a-baec378cbc91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Freezing cold and signs in Okuhida, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975856800/d59a0999-b62b-4c20-8b1d-4ee833b2ef8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japanese onsen hot spring stone bathtub with bamboo fountain surrounded with snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975856800/1adaa642-4127-451a-baa4-00f1016b6f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![平湯瀑布 Hirayu Waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975856800/3b25411c-3961-4070-9351-392cded7b443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Hirayu Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975856800) - Top hotels in Hirayu - Top Holiday Rentals in Hirayu ![Takumi no Yado Miyama Ouan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2693400/2693345/83ccebb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Takumi no Yado Miyama Ouan 229 Okuhida onsen, Hirayu Takayama Gifu-ken £148 24 Mar - 25 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews) We had a really great stay, the location and the Onsen is the main attraction for this hotel. There are generally not that many options and variety with food both in the hotel and in the nearby by restaurants and cafes, but that’s understandable given that the location, nature and ski resorts are ... Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=2693345&PinnedHotelID=2693345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975856800) ![Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113144400/113144371/1f74fcce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hoshino Resorts KAI Okuhida 138 Okuhida Onsengo Hirayu Takayama Gifu £537 7 Apr - 8 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Takayama. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Alpes Street Hotsprings and Hirayu Onsen Ski Place are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=113144371&PinnedHotelID=113144371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975856800) ![Tabist Kazeyuki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33900000/33892500/33892481/c881fbbc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tabist Kazeyuki 508-8, Okuhidaonsengo Hirayu Takayama Gifu £59 19 Mar - 20 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Alpes Street Hotsprings and Hirayu Onsen Ski Place are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (88 reviews) Great location for the hotel to see both the Shinhotaka ropeway and the Kamikochi park. Inside it was clean, quiet and, of course, great private onsens. 2 indoor and 1 outdoor. Water was very hot, but relaxing. Will definitely book again if we're back here Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=33892481&PinnedHotelID=33892481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975856800) [See all 347 properties in Hirayu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975856800) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Residence Hotel Takayama Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46140000/46130300/46130283/4c6b8ddf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residence Hotel Takayama Station 6-105 Hanasatomachi Takayama Gifu Prefecture Stay at this aparthotel in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (840 reviews) It’s designed as a comfortable mansion, with every amenity and facility you may need. A great place worth every penny of my budget! Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels-RESIDENCE-HOTEL-TAKAYAMA-STATION.h46130283.Hotel-Information) ![FAV LUX HIDATAKAYAMA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92088000/92087951/bed69d96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### FAV LUX HIDATAKAYAMA 6-101 Hanasatomachi Takayama Gifu Stay at this aparthotel in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Teramachi & Shiroyama-kōen and Miyagawa Morning ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews) Clean room . Nice staff . Great location. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels-FAV-HOTEL-HIDATAKAYAMA-EAST.h92087951.Hotel-Information) ![fav HIDATAKAYAMA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58820000/58812300/58812246/a7f21a6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### fav HIDATAKAYAMA Nishinoisshikimachi 2-169-1 Takayama Gifu Stay at this condo in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews) The room is spacious and cosy. It's about 10 minutes away from Takayama Station. Kids really like the idea of 2 bunks. However, there are not many power points available inside the room. Also, it's not very soundproof and we could hear people walk pass and neighbors talking next door. In addition, ... Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels-FAV-HOTEL-TAKAYAMA.h58812246.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hirayu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975856800&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hirayu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[11 Mar - 12 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975856800&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Shinhotaka Ropeway which includes a gondola, tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526925041/856a9e0d-5bbf-41f0-9204-25c541dfb8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shinhotaka Ropeway 5/5(3 reviews) You can take time to visit Shinhotaka Ropeway during your travels to Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinhotaka-Ropeway-Takayama.d553248621526925041.Attraction) ![白ヘビ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634360960581/48b4dd83-1688-4c55-8a86-9373c1b1c405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hirayu Onsen 4/5(3 reviews) You can take time to visit Hirayu Onsen during your travels to Takayama. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirayu-Onsen-Gifu.d553248635810426021.Attraction) ![Miyagawa Morning Market showing shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6251757/188eb52f-1dfb-4a3b-83f4-c4051bf7a177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Miyagawa Morning Market 4/5(10 reviews) Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miyagawa-Morning-Market-Takayama.d6251757.Attraction) ![Takayama_HirayuWaterfall_6102554_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102554/22b9eca8-98c4-4943-8966-fe9299f3acbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hirayu Waterfall 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Hirayu Waterfall, a lovely green space in Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hirayu-Waterfall-Takayama.d6102554.Attraction) ![Hida-no-Sato](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104062/f132cea3-53cd-464b-9d4f-0070bc9479c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hida-no-Sato 4.5/5(5 reviews) You can study the exhibits at Hida-no-Sato, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hida-No-Sato-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6104062.Attraction) ![Takayama Jinya as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104068/843fd15c-6327-4643-8a38-f58f67eaa13e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Takayama Jinya 4/5(13 reviews) Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama's significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Jinya-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6104068.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Light Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2715329/fdc0284a-5cb2-452d-acf6-daf27159ae52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Light Museum £5 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/light-museum.a2715329.activity-details) ![From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50154689/b8b488ac-c9b0-42e3-8255-0899c70b2281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus £63 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-takayama-shirakawago-and-gokayama-bus-tour-by-nohi-bus.a50154689.activity-details) ![Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327241/953e05fe-85a4-4308-9dbc-cd4b459b9f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/buddhism-morning-prayer-ceremony-in-takayama.a47327241.activity-details) ![From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47813896/0220ad04-6693-44f9-8e8a-84670887b844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-takayama-guided-day-trip-to-takayama-and-shirakawa-go.a47813896.activity-details) ![From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48152137/ec662e1f-a681-48e8-8efe-c46d5f62b331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures £100 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-takayama-delve-into-hida-furukawas-cultural-treasures.a48152137.activity-details) ![Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Day Tour from Nagoya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51070265/04c86fbb-75c2-4f80-b756-fe9010ae5d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shirakawa-go, Hida Takayama Day and Old Town Tour from Nagoya £67 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shirakawa-go.a51070265.activity-details) [See all activities in Hirayu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hirayu.d553248635975856800.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hirayu ![Takayama Yatai Kaikan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104070/09d0348b-e52a-4331-8bb1-603e42743e54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takayama ![Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/3e37d682-7fa2-4b6f-9794-7e254aea9c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsumoto - Cities near Hirayu - Places of interest [Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama.dx6048192)[Matsumoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsumoto.dx6053699) - [Kappa Bridge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kappa-Bridge-Matsumoto.d553248621532772891.Attraction) - [Takayama Yatai Kaikan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Yatai-Kaikan-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6104070.Attraction) - [Sukyo Mahikari ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sukyo-Mahikari-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d553248621532773123.Attraction) - [Okuhida Hot Spring Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Okuhida-Hot-Spring-Village-Takayama.d553248622820038937.Attraction) - [Chubu-Sangaku National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chubu-Sangaku-National-Park-Japan.d6103736.Attraction) - [Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hida-Minzoku-Mura-Folk-Village-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6251760.Attraction) - [Taisho Pond ](https://expedia.co.uk/Taisho-Pond-Matsumoto.d553248621532772888.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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