Takayama Historic Hotel

Visitors in search of a tour of historical sites will find plenty of reasons to visit Takayama. Why not appreciate the mountain landscape during your visit?

Based on our travel expertise, Hidatakayama Relax Hostel Bettei Fuji is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi. Kusakabe Folk Museum is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Hotel Wood Takayama and eph TAKAYAMA.

Takayama is home to 264 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Takayama is notable for landmarks like Takayama Jinya, Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area. Cultural venues include Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Hida-no-Sato and Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Miyagawa Morning Market and Shiroyama Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Takayama, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Takayama, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.