Title: Takai Travel Guide: Best of Takai, Takayama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Takai](https://expedia.co.uk/Takai-Takayama-Hotels.0-n3000750506-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Takayama.d6342824.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Takai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Takai.d3000750506.Car-Hire-Guide)[Takai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Takai.d3000750506.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Takai Travel Guide ## Takayama ## Visit Takai Things to do Hotels [Takayama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama.dx6342824) --- ### Popular places to visit ![F0E4JT Weeping cherry tree in Nagano, Japan. Image shot 04/2013. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634998453122/4c2e0fb4-a461-4588-8d23-2857b41374a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree You can learn about the history of Takayama with a stop at Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Japanese-Weeping-Cherry-Tree-Takai.d553248634998453122.Attraction) ![Very exciting view behind a waterfall, Kaminaridaki](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/a86e87d3-7678-4219-ad70-e922e6db56cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsukawa Gorge Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matsukawa Gorge during your travels in Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsukawa-Gorge-Nagano.d553248634998457103.Attraction) #### Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe during your travels in Takayama. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edo-Higan-Cherry-Tree-Of-Kurobe-Takai.d553248634998448592.Attraction) #### Kobayashi Issa Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kobayashi Issa Museum during your trip to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kobayashi-Issa-Museum-Takai.d553248635998062128.Attraction) #### Yamaboku Wild Snow Park Hit the slopes in Takayama with a visit to Yamaboku Wild Snow Park. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamaboku-Wild-Snow-Park-Takayama.d553248621583807712.Attraction) #### Shinshu Takayama Onsen Village You can take time to visit Shinshu Takayama Onsen Village during your travels to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shinshu-Takayama-Onsen-Village-Nagano.d553248635998062129.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47061519/4b48a630-a5fd-4908-9b46-8c52a8c8da63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car £61 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.activity-details) ![Picture 21 for Activity Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46791352/c3fcde2c-92e8-4ac5-916e-150f722c6507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/food-cultural-walking-tour-around-zenkoji-temple-in-nagano.a46791352.activity-details) [See all activities in Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Takayama.d6342824.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Takai ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750506) ![Chisun Grand Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/110000/109500/109419/d743a377_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chisun Grand Nagano 2-17-1 Minami Chitose Nagano Nagano-ken £31 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews) Friendly staff, clean room and plenty of amenities. Breakfast was very good Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=109419&PinnedHotelID=109419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750506) ![KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96458100/96458079/2a2ca7b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE 512-3 Kusatsu Kusatsu Gunma £149 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this ryokan in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews) We enjoyed our stay. Great staff and service. Very clean and a good dinner buffet. The hotel is a bit of a hike uphill. Google maps might tell you to approach from the right, go behind the hotel and come around to the entrance. This route has a bunch of uneven steps and is somewhat steep. It’s better ... Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=96458079&PinnedHotelID=96458079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750506) ![TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57430000/57428000/57427998/2cdea210_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae 1016-1 Kurita Nagano Nagano £34 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gondo Shopping Street and Kitano Cultural Center ... 7.8/10 Good! (366 reviews) Clean comfortable room. Perfect for one night passing through Nagano Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=57427998&PinnedHotelID=57427998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750506) ![Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2875900/2875882/ea075cbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken £106 11 Mar - 12 Mar Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ... 7.6/10 Good! (163 reviews) Rooms are dated but reasonably clean. I would describe the room as adequate. Buffet breakfast is a must as there’s no easy alternative. The variety of the food was good but the temperature of the hot food was always luke-warm. Dinner was a mission unless you want to spend $50 or $100 (AUD) per adult ... Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=2875882&PinnedHotelID=2875882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750506) ![Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91160000/91156800/91156739/3cc3ae8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi 2137 Kurita Nagano Nagano £44 11 Mar - 12 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (547 reviews) Great clean awesome hotel. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=91156739&PinnedHotelID=91156739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750506) [See all 605 properties in Takai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000750506) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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