Title: Takayama Travel Guide: Best of Takayama, Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels.d6342824.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Holiday-Rentals.d6342824.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Takayama.d6342824.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Takayama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Takayama.d6342824.Car-Hire-Guide)[Takayama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama.d6342824.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Takayama Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Japan: View of the Yamada area in Takayama (Nagano prefecture).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/14595f4f-7e67-4952-a82b-39c7f315b415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/14595f4f-7e67-4952-a82b-39c7f315b415.jpg) by [Kohei Fujii](https://www.flickr.com/people/43894128@N02) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Japan: View of the Yamada area in Takayama (Nagano prefecture).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/14595f4f-7e67-4952-a82b-39c7f315b415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/14595f4f-7e67-4952-a82b-39c7f315b415.jpg) by [Kohei Fujii](https://www.flickr.com/people/43894128@N02) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Matsu River (Kamitakai District, Nagano).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/a29def13-46b0-4618-9687-11b1de24f76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/a29def13-46b0-4618-9687-11b1de24f76d.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Matsu River (Kamitakai District, Nagano).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/fc007730-96e6-4917-b636-3ecb422a9028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/fc007730-96e6-4917-b636-3ecb422a9028.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![毛無峠](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/3d99ff49-03fd-4177-a38a-9dd6bb1c85e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342824/3d99ff49-03fd-4177-a38a-9dd6bb1c85e9.jpg) by [BXS07451](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5603892?with_photo_id=63055061) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Takayama Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Takayama ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takai If you're spending some time in Takai, Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Takai.dx3000750506) - Top hotels in Takayama - Top Holiday Rentals in Takayama ![the TOJI.ba MATSUKAWAKAN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112660000/112658200/112658170/49489206_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### the TOJI.ba MATSUKAWAKAN 3507-1, Yamada onsen Takayama Nagano £124 1 Mar - 2 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring are ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) The staff was courteous and the food was delicious. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=112658170&PinnedHotelID=112658170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342824) ![Ryokan Warabino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17500000/17497800/17497727/414fdc1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ryokan Warabino Okuyamada 1320, Kamitakai-gun Takayama Nagano Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews) It was a great experience. Will return one day Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=17497727&PinnedHotelID=17497727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342824) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=17497727&PinnedHotelID=17497727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342824) ![Naeba Prince Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2870000/2868400/2868393/00059a7a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Naeba Prince Hotel Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi Yuzawa Niigata-ken £137 10 Mar - 11 Mar Stay at this ski hotel in Yuzawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Naeba Ski Resort and Joshin'etsu-kogen ... 7.8/10 Good! (574 reviews) Ski in ski out, perfect powder snow every day. Convenient locker. Amazing breakfast. Friendly service. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=2868393&PinnedHotelID=2868393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342824) [See all 663 properties in Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6342824) 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. ![With private woodfired sauna limited to 1 group / Kamitakai-gun Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101852900/101852843/a2bf8131_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### With private woodfired sauna limited to 1 group / Kamitakai-gun Nagano Kamitakai-gun Nagano Stay at this holiday home in Takayama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama-Hotels-Limited-To-1-Group-Per-Day-Ease1-Kamitakai-Gun-Nagano.h101852843.Hotel-Information) ![KARUIZAWA FOREST SEASONS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91040000/91036600/91036514/c9b186e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KARUIZAWA FOREST SEASONS 2147-118 Nagakura Karuizawa Nagano Stay at this luxury villa in Karuizawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring and Karuizawa ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) Incredible stay and experience at 軽井沢森四季! The staff was so helpful and assisted us with everything we needed including making 2 amazing meals for our group. The 緑 cabin was the perfect size for our 6 person group and we were really able to utilize the space and location to maximize our time in Karuizawa. ... Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karuizawa-Hotels-KARUIZAWA-FOREST-SEASONS.h91036514.Hotel-Information) ![SANU 2nd Home Kitakaruizawa 2nd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118014300/118014288/509bf893_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SANU 2nd Home Kitakaruizawa 2nd 1484-14 Kanbara Tsumagoi Gunma Stay at this holiday home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Perfect accommodation ! Just a little suggestion, if there is a small mirror on the desk will be 10/10 ! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Takayama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342824&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342824&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342824&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342824&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342824&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6342824&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### 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) #### 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) #### Yamada Onsen You can take time to visit Yamada Onsen during your travels to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamada-Onsen-Nagano.d553248635810425116.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) ### 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) ## Cities near Takayama ![¨¨ÊÅãÊùë„ÅÆÁî∞ÂúíÈ¢®ÊôØÔºàÁæ§È¶¨ÁúåÔºâ,Rural area(Tsumagoi village,Gunma Pref,Japan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128311/3bdeb291-a091-4a8e-9bc1-6f88a7236bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tsumagoi ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nakanojo ![This is one of the special places in Nagano with blossom of both sakura and rape flower. However, due to the early coming of hot weather, most sakura has already fallen and it is the now best time of blossom of rape flower. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347608/fcecf0c2-1965-4618-90c8-116c817a21f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Obuse - Cities near Takayama - Places of interest [Tsumagoi](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi.dx6128311)[Nakanojo](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakanojo.dx6129217)[Obuse](https://expedia.co.uk/Obuse.dx6347608) - [Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe ](https://expedia.co.uk/Edo-Higan-Cherry-Tree-Of-Kurobe-Takai.d553248634998448592.Attraction) - [Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nozawa-Onsen-Snow-Resort-Nozawaonsen.d6103750.Attraction) - [Naeba Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Naeba-Ski-Resort-Yuzawa.d6131097.Attraction) - [Jigokudani Monkey Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) - [Yudanaka Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yudanaka-Hot-Spring-Yamanouchi.d553248623547482047.Attraction) - [Lake Nojiri ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Nojiri-Shinano.d6347420.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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