Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
Takayama
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.
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.
Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square
Enjoy an outing to Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square during your stay in Takayama. Discover the museums and monuments in this quaint area.
Things to do
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
Buddhist Morning Prayer Ceremony in Takayama
From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
From Takayama: Delve into Hida-Furukawa's Cultural Treasures
Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
"This was our 6th 3 ⭐️hotel in Japan and our most disappointing. The room and the location of the hotel was good but what we felt let it down was the breakfast and the lounge area. You had to book a time slot for your breakfast for each day of the stay. Then you had no choice you lined up as if you ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
"Perfect base for exploring Takayama and surrounding areas"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
"Easy to park. Has public onsen and laundry in the room. Downside is expensive parking. Right next to JR station and near to family mart."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
"Great stay, excellent service. The onsen was really nice and the sauna super hot. Gym was great as well highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Hotel is modern, and very clean. Close walk to Takayama station, and many restaurants."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mercure Hida Takayama
"Breakfast was excellent with great choice but there was a huge line to get in at 6.45am. Maybe they can improve access if there are lots of big groups. One day we had breakfast later at 9am after the market and it was nice and quite."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square 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 Yatai Kaikan and Kusakabe Folk Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
