Old Town Takayama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Old Town Takayama
Old Town Takayama
Kusakabe Mingei-kan showing autumn leaves and a garden
Old Town Takayama
Old Town Takayama

Popular places to visit

Miyagawa Morning Market

Miyagawa Morning Market

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.

Miyagawa Morning Market
Kusakabe Folk Museum

Kusakabe Folk Museum

4/5(1 review)

Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.

Kusakabe Folk Museum
Morning Markets

Morning Markets

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this culturally rich area.

Morning Markets
Takayama Showa Kan

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 quaint area.

Takayama Showa Kan
Yoshijima House

Yoshijima House

Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this quaint area.

Yoshijima House

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 Buildings Preservation Area

Activities

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

AU$97
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Picture 8 for Activity Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket

AU$35
per adult
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour

Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour

AU$87
per adult
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide

Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide

AU$107
per adult
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

AU$91
per adult
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Light Museum

Light Museum

AU$10
per adult
Light Museum
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Our pick of the best Old Town Takayama Hotel Deals

Hotel Wood Takayama

Hotel Wood Takayama

3 out of 5
Kamininomachi 80-2, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
The price is AU$238 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$238
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
"Very clean! Staff were nice, helpful & spoke good English! I arrived a couple of hours before my check-in & was allowed to use the laundry facilities while I waited for my room to be ready. They even provided me with free laundry detergent! They also provided free drinks in the evening. My only complaint ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Wood Takayama
Takayama stay Kakitsubata

Takayama stay Kakitsubata

3 out of 5
1-chome-98 Oshinmachi, Takayama, Gifu
The price is AU$280 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$280
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bathrobes. Popular attractions Inro Museum (Inro Bijitsukan) and Yoshijima ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"また利用したいと思う そんな施設でした"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Takayama stay Kakitsubata
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama

Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama

3.5 out of 5
3-39-1, Hanasato-cho, Takayama, Gifu-ken
The price is AU$156 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$156
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"One of the nicest hotel i have been in Japan. Nice rooms with comfy beds. They have private Onsen so you can enjoy with friends or partner! Free drinks for happy hour!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Residence Hotel Takayama Station

Residence Hotel Takayama Station

3 out of 5
6-105 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
The price is AU$207 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$207
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)
"We chose this hotel because it is an apart-hotel and we wanted the in-room washer and dryer. This was incredibly convenient to have for the halfway point in our trip! I was worried about noise but there is NO issue here. The rooms have MULTIPLE windows blocking any noise from the trains. The beds ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Residence Hotel Takayama Station
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu

3.5 out of 5
4-301, Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu
The price is AU$245 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$245
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great room."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort

4 out of 5
1134 Echigo-cho, Takayama, Gifu-ken
The price is AU$230 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$230
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
"The property had beautiful views. The rooms were very western in style compared to rooms in Japanese cities. The breakfast was good, but a bit high priced. It was disappointing not to have a swimming pool for a resort of this size. The staff were very attentive."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama

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Atagomachi

When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Sakurayama-Jinja and Takayama Yatai Kaikan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Atagomachi
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Hida Takayama Onsen

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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.

Hida Takayama Onsen
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Fuyutō

While Fuyutō isn't home to many top sights, Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and Takayama Yatai Kaikan are some notable places to visit nearby.

Fuyutō

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