Takai Travel Guide
Takayama

Popular places to visit

Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree
You can learn about the history of Takayama with a stop at Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Matsukawa Gorge
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matsukawa Gorge during your travels in Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Kaminari-daki Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaminari-daki Waterfall during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe during your travels in Takayama. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kobayashi Issa Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kobayashi Issa Museum during your trip to Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Yamaboku Wild Snow Park
Hit the slopes in Takayama with a visit to Yamaboku Wild Snow Park. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Takai

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel is connected to Nagano station, which makes it super easy for travel. The rooms are clean and well equipped. Mine had a great view. I also enjoyed the breakfast and service. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Very clean. Very comfortable. The sky deck is probably the best amenity. Especially for breakfast time, you are able to zone out and focus on yourself and breakfast time in general. Breakfast times are appointed so not too many guest arrive at the same time which is a plus. Extra toothbrushes w/ ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE
Room was comfortable. Location was great.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkojiguchi
Very close to Nagano station, nice size room. Very clean and staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
Onsen was nice
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
Staff was friendly and welcoming, which is pretty standard for hotels in Japan. 5/5. Hotel room was clean and spacious (especially compared to the hotel we stayed at in Tokyo), and also QUIET. Didn't hear a peep from our neighbors. 5/5. - We didn't ask for it when I booked, but we were put into a ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Takai Travel Guide
- Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree
- Edo Higan Cherry Tree of Kurobe
- Kobayashi Issa Museum
- Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
- Shiga Kogen Ski Area
- Myoko Kogen
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
- Ryuoo Ski Park
- Yudanaka Hot Spring
- Zenko-ji Temple
- Shibu
- Karuizawa Toy Kingdom
- Togakushi Ski Area
- Okushiga Kogen Ski Area
- Tangram Ski Circus
- Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort
- Kurohime Kogen Snow Park
- Mount Asama
- Myoko Ski Park
- Akakan Ski Area
- Pallcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort
- Maruike Ski Area
- Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
