Old Town Takayama Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Miyagawa Morning Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Miyagawa Morning Market during your visit to Takayama. Discover the museums and temples in this walkable area.
Kusakabe Folk Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kusakabe Folk Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Takayama. Experience the museums and festivals in this culturally rich area.
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 hotel and staff. Very helpful with notes about things to see in the area.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Takayama stay Kakitsubata
広々として，清潔感もあり使いやすかった。 夜に入館したため，チェックイン時の鍵の部分が暗くわかりにくかった。 外国人対応も意識しての掲示もわかりました。 館内は段差があるので、サイト上2階への階段の案内の他に字とことプラスされていればkさらに良いかもしれません。 また，チェックイン前に宿泊者の写真登録が必要な意味も、実際にチェックインしてセキュリティ上理解しました。滞在は快適でした。
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama
The breakfast was delicious and had a huge variety. Parking is available on site. The rooms are comfortable. I didn’t use the hot spring facilities so I cannot comment.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Super clean room, spacious, and the full size kitchen was a bonus!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu
Clean room great public bath
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS)
Room is super spacious. My toddler has so much space to run around. Location is strategically located near Takayama’s tourist attractions
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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.
