Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
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.
Morning Markets
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Morning Markets during your stay in Takayama. Experience the festivals and museums in this walkable area.
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 walkable area.
Yoshijima House
Learn about the local history of Takayama with a stop at Yoshijima House. Discover the museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Shinhotaka Ropeway
You can take time to visit Shinhotaka Ropeway during your travels to Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
Top hotels in Old Town Takayama
Hotel Wood Takayama
Great Location! You are right next to (within) “old town” which is the one thing to really see in Takayama. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
Wat was a beautiful hotel set within walking distance from the old town section of Takayama. The staff were extremely friendly and the rooms were immaculate and spacious.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Excellent hotel and staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
hotel around TAKAYAMA, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything was just excellent - large and very comfortable rooms, extremely clean, excellent breakfast, not just tasty but also beautifully decorated. Highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
This is a beautiful, peaceful hotel! It's so warm and calming. The proximity to the train station was incredibly convenient, we loved not having to drag our suitcases far from the train and shuttle bus area. The staff were super lovely and we're happy to speak to us in English (our Japanese isn't ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Room was clean and quite spacious for Japanese standards. Parking was very convenient using a system of reserved space, but the garage was a bit hard to find at first because the entrance is around the back of the hotel and not clearly marked. I left my airpods after checkout but a phone call to ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Takayama
Atagomachi
When in Atagomachi, you can plan a visit to Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area, 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.
