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.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this quaint area.
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 holiday in Takayama. Find some time to visit the temples or monuments 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 when you stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Experience the museums and festivals in this quaint area.
Things to do
![Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46197483/913c7c89-def4-45b6-abde-d80dc081cc23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura
Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in Takayama
From Takayama: Shirakawago and Gokayama Bus Tour by Nohi Bus
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
This hotel is in a fantastic location. The room is spacious and has everything you need including pods for the washing machine. They even provided hot chocolate sachets at the front desk! Heating was efficient. The only improvement I would suggest is putting extra pillows on the bed, in saying that, ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 20 Mar 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Very clean property and room. Enjoyed the free welcome drink in the afternoon.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Clean room is very good
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Oyado Koto No Yume
Friendly Neat Nice feeling
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square and Takayama Yatai Kaikan, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hida Takayama Onsen
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.
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.
