Old Town Takayama
Takayama
Visit Old Town Takayama
Popular places to visit
Miyagawa Morning Market
Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.
Kusakabe Folk Museum
Admire the grandiose aesthetic of this mansion, once home to a successful and wealthy merchant family.
Takayama Showa Kan
You can study the exhibits at Takayama Showa Kan, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Takayama. Find some time to visit the temples or monuments in this quaint area.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your visit to Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this quaint area.
Yoshijima House
Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this walkable area.
Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
You can learn about the history of Takayama with a stop at Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Experience the museums and festivals in this quaint area.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Takayama: Authentic Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Takayama and Shirakawa-go Day Tour from Nagoya
Shirakawago & Hida Takayama One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
Amazingly located, striking architecture, friendly and accommodating staff. The quality of the amenities and the quality of service & small touches is very good. Website does not work properly and is outdated as mentioned a free early morning walking tour but staff did not know anything about this ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Fabulous stay
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
We had a fantastic stay at Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Takayama. The location is super convenient—just a short walk from the station and within easy reach of the old town, which made exploring really easy. The rooms were surprisingly spacious ...
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
zen like room, nice details, location very convenient
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Clean room is very good
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Lovely hotel. Very nice inside. Well located to the bus station and train station. Was very peaceful. Very nice room and bathroom. We paid for use of the private onsen (there is a free public onsen also available) - the private onsen was reasonably priced and it was really nice and well worth ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
Though Atagomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area.
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.
Fuyutō
While Fuyutō might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Kusakabe Folk Museum.
