Takayama Travel Guide

Attractions

1 Takayama Festival

Held on two days in spring and autumn.
User rating: 94/100 (72 votes)
Visited by: 129 users

2 Old Town

Beautifully preserved old town.
User rating: 87/100 (377 votes)
Visited by: 638 users

3 Hida Folk Village

Wonderful open air museum.
User rating: 86/100 (238 votes)
Visited by: 430 users

4 Takayama Jinya

The former local government office.
User rating: 77/100 (152 votes)
Visited by: 279 users

5 Higashiyama Walk

Passing temples and the former castle site.
User rating: 81/100 (149 votes)
Visited by: 265 users

6 Yatai Kaikan

Festival floats exhibition hall.
User rating: 75/100 (68 votes)
Visited by: 135 users

7 Morning Markets

Held daily in two separate locations.
User rating: 72/100 (237 votes)
Visited by: 409 users

8 Matsuri no Mori

Impressive museum about the Takayama Matsuri.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 1 user

Special Interest Guides

Takayama Cherry Blossom Spots

A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Takayama.

Side Trips from Takayama

1 Shirakawa-go

Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses.
User rating: 93/100 (247 votes)
Visited by: 484 users

2 Okuhida

Hot springs in the mountains above Takayama.
User rating: 84/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 121 users

3 Gujo-Hachiman

Small town in rural Japan with castle.
User rating: 79/100 (56 votes)
Visited by: 146 users

4 Furukawa

Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama.
User rating: 76/100 (40 votes)
Visited by: 99 users

5 Gero Onsen

Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.
User rating: 77/100 (104 votes)
Visited by: 238 users

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