TOP Historic Hotels in Takayama for 2026

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bench, and a sliding door leading to a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors with calligraphy.

A traditional Japanese-style room with a wooden interior, a tatami mat table, and a shoji screen window.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, stone steps, and flower planters.

1. Villa Mitoya / Villa MITORE-YA

高山市

Pete

£371

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Top Takayama Hotel Reviews

Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)

10/10 Excellent

"Booking this Hotel was the best choice we made. The breakfast were excellent. The onsen was great as well. We Will plan to come back next year"

Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

10/10 Excellent

"We were made to feel exceptionally welcomed on arrival by the staff. The place was comfortable and clean, the staff extremely attentive, and we were provided with every amenity required. We felt that the offer of the Yukatas and sleeping garments were really considerate. We enjoyed the carefully curated dishes for dinner. Really exceptional service, this is how luxury travel used to feel and sadly has been lost in many places in more modern times. Highly rated. Takayama was the highlight of our visit."

Hida Hanasatonoyu Takayama Ouan

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all friendly. The room and the whole building was clean. I love their private onsen and free popsicle and yakult before/after onsen, and their free half bowl ramen at night. Will definitely go back."

Country Hotel Takayama

10/10 Excellent

"The Country Hotel Takayama is an excellent value budget hotel. The hotel is right next to the train station, providing easy access when pulling a suitcase. The single room was small, clean, and functional. Hotel policy is to drop off the key at the desk when leaving, which I find a little inconvenient. The price for a night's stay is really low, so I can put up with the inconvenience."

Frequently asked questions

What should I expect on my historical trip to Takayama?

Visitors in search of a tour of historical sites will find plenty of reasons to visit Takayama. Why not appreciate the mountain landscape during your visit?

How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Takayama?

Takayama is home to 255 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.

What are the most important historical sites and other places in Takayama?

Takayama is notable for landmarks like Takayama Jinya, Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Kusakabe Folk Museum. Cultural venues include Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Hida Folk Village and Takayama Showa Kan. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Miyagawa Morning Market and Sukyo Mahikari.

What is a historic hotel like in Takayama?

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Takayama, giving a real sense of character.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what's most important. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Do historic hotels in Takayama have modern facilities?

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Takayama, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.