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Takayama
# 19   of 113 destinations
in our travel guide

Takayama during the Spring Festival

Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, which has retained a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town.

Takayama gained importance as a source of high quality timber and highly skilled carpenters during the feudal ages. The Takayama Festival, held in spring and autumn, is considered one of Japan's best festivals.

Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
 1  Old Town
Beautifully preserved old town.
User rating: 86/100 (161 votes)
Visited by: 232 users
 2  Hida Folk Village
Wonderful open air museum.
User rating: 86/100 (99 votes)
Visited by: 158 users
 3  Takayama Jinya
The former local government office.
User rating: 79/100 (67 votes)
Visited by: 99 users
 4  Higashiyama Walk
Passing temples and former castle site.
User rating: 79/100 (60 votes)
Visited by: 86 users
 5  Yatai Kaikan
Festival floats exhibition hall.
User rating: 77/100 (32 votes)
Visited by: 52 users
 6  Morning Markets
Held daily in two separate locations.
User rating: 71/100 (104 votes)
Visited by: 154 users
Events
 1  Takayama Festival
Held on two days in spring and autumn.
User rating: 95/100 (41 votes)
Visited by: 58 users
  
Side Trips from Takayama
 1  Shirakawa-go
Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses.
User rating: 93/100 (72 votes)
Visited by: 128 users
 2  Furukawa
Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama.
User rating: 79/100 (21 votes)
Visited by: 42 users
 3  Gero Onsen
Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.
User rating: 74/100 (32 votes)
Visited by: 54 users

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A small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from Takayama Station.
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10min by car from Takayama Sta. Free pick-up. Nestled in great nature. Combination of Spanish and Japanese dishes served.
Takayama Park City Hotel
Takayama Park City Hotel is a quaint British-style 12 room hotel on a small hill in Hida Takayama.
Oyado Iguchi
A small, family-run inn built in 2003. Popular for its cleanliness and baths. A shuttle provided from Takayama Station.
Ryokan Say-liu (Seiryu)
A Japanese hotel with clean, comfortable en-suite rooms. Close to major historical sites in and around Takayama town.

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Shoguns and Samurai tour
Guided tour to Tokyo, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Snow Monkeys, Nakasendo, Kyoto and Nara, visiting small villages, hot springs, traditional ryokan.
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Various tours and travel packages for Takayama and surroundings.
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Customized tours emphasizing cultural experiences and communication to find real Japan. Education and exchange program available.

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Most visited: Ranked 19th out of 113 destinations

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English Links
Hida Takayama
Official city website.
Hida Takayama Minshuku Association
Useful homepage introducing nearly 30 cozy Japanese inns and pensions in Hida area.

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