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Places in Takayama
Browse 39 photo-backed places to visit in Takayama.
Seto River Canal Area
Takayama, Japan
Stroll alongside a picturesque 400-meter canal filled with colorful swimming carp and bordered by historic white-walled storehouses.
Furukawa Festival Hall
Takayama, Japan
Step inside the Furukawa Festival Hall to experience the vibrant energy, grand ceremonial floats, and thunderous drumming traditions of the town's famous annual festival year-round.
Mishima Candle Shop
Takayama, Japan
Step inside this historic 240-year-old workshop in Furukawa to witness the time-honored art of crafting traditional Japanese candles by hand.
Takumikan Craft Museum
Takayama, Japan
Discover the world-renowned woodworking mastery of the Hida region at this engaging craft museum dedicated to traditional carpentry and historic tools.
Rail-MTB Gattan Go (Kamioka Railway Cycling)
Takayama, Japan
Pedal custom electric-assist mountain bikes along the abandoned tracks of the Kamioka Railway for an exhilarating ride across bridges, through tunnels, and past scenic mountain vistas.
Gujo Hachiman Historic Town
Takayama, Japan
Known as "Little Kyoto," Gujo Hachiman enchants visitors with pristine historic waterways, picturesque traditional architecture, and a rich heritage of lively summer festivals.
Gujo Hachiman Food Replica Workshops
Takayama, Japan
Step into the fascinating world of hyper-realistic Japanese wax and plastic food models in the historic craft capital of Gujo Hachiman.
Otaki Limestone Cave
Takayama, Japan
Descend into subterranean wonders at Gujo's famed limestone caves, where fascinating geological formations and cool cavern air create an enchanting natural retreat.
Jionzenji Temple
Takayama, Japan
Founded in the 16th century, Jionzenji is a serene Zen temple renowned for its exquisite traditional garden and historic feudal lord mausoleums.
Gujo Hachiman Castle
Takayama, Japan
Perched high atop a forested hill, Gujo Hachiman Castle offers sweeping valley views and the rare craftsmanship of a 1930s wooden reconstruction.
Sample Kobo
Takayama, Japan
Step inside the birthplace of Japan’s hyper-realistic replica food industry to watch master craftsmen at work and try your hand at crafting your own wax delicacies.
Shirakabe Dozogai Street
Takayama, Japan
Lined with traditional white-walled storehouses and peaceful canals, Shirakabe Dozogai Street offers a serene glimpse into historic Hida craftsmanship.
Super-Kamiokande
Takayama, Japan
Buried a kilometer beneath Mount Kamiokakō, this colossal underground physics observatory captures the universe's most elusive cosmic particles.
Okuhida Hot Springs
Takayama, Japan
Nestled deep in the Northern Japan Alps, Okuhida Hot Springs is a serene cluster of five rustic onsen towns celebrated for their breathtaking open-air mountain baths.
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Takayama, Japan
Soar into the majestic Northern Alps aboard Japan's first double-decker cable car for sweeping panoramic mountain vistas.
Shirakawa-go
Takayama, Japan
Step into a timeless postcard at this UNESCO-listed mountain village celebrated for its centuries-old thatched farmhouses crafted like hands folded in prayer.
Gassho-zukuri Farmhouse Stay
Takayama, Japan
Spend an unforgettable night inside a historic thatched-roof gassho-zukuri farmhouse and experience warm, traditional Japanese hospitality firsthand.
Ogimachi Village
Takayama, Japan
Ogimachi is the postcard-perfect centerpiece of Shirakawa-go, famous for its historic thatched-roof gassho-zukuri farmhouses set against scenic mountain vistas.
Shirakawago Winter Light-Up
Takayama, Japan
Experience fairytale magic as deep winter snow and glowing illumination transform the historic thatched-roof farmhouses of Shirakawago into a radiant wonderland.
Ainokura Village
Takayama, Japan
Tucked deep in a tranquil mountain valley, Ainokura is the most remote and atmospheric thatched-roof village in the Gokayama region.
Suganuma Village
Takayama, Japan
Step back in time among the steep thatched roofs of Suganuma Village, an enchanting historic hamlet nestled in the serene mountains of Gokayama.
Forest of Seven Lucky Gods
Takayama, Japan
Discover colossal statues of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods carved from ancient thousand-year-old trees and nestled in serene historic storehouses near Takayama.
Hida Takayama Teddy Bear Eco Village
Takayama, Japan
Housed within a 200-year-old thatched-roof farmhouse, this whimsical museum showcases an enchanting collection of over 1,000 teddy bears from around the globe.
Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum
Takayama, Japan
Step back in time to mid-20th-century Japan at this vibrant retro museum packed with vintage video games, classic cinema setups, and nostalgic Shōwa-era storefronts.
Takayama Festival
Takayama, Japan
Celebrated as one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals, the Takayama Festival transforms the historic old town each spring and autumn with ornate floats, dynamic performances, and glowing evening lanterns.
Takayama Old Town
Takayama, Japan
Step back into feudal Japan as you stroll past beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant houses, traditional sake breweries, and charming artisan shops.
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
Takayama, Japan
Step back in time at Hida Folk Village, a picturesque open-air museum showcasing over 30 authentic, thatched-roof farmhouses preserved from the Edo period.
Takayama Jinya
Takayama, Japan
Step back into the Edo period at Takayama Jinya, the only surviving direct government outpost of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan.
Matsuri no Mori
Takayama, Japan
Experience the grandeur of one of Japan's greatest festivals year-round at Matsuri no Mori, an underground museum celebrating Takayama's legendary festival floats and craftsmanship.
Higashiyama Walking Course
Takayama, Japan
Stroll through Takayama's serene temple district and lush wooded hills along this charming, scenic walking trail.
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
Takayama, Japan
Marvel at the exquisitely carved, towering festival floats of Takayama's famous celebrations year-round at the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan.
Takayama Morning Markets (Asaichi)
Takayama, Japan
Experience lively local life and sample fresh seasonal produce at Takayama's centuries-old daily morning markets.
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
Takayama, Japan
Step back in time among the UNESCO-listed mountain villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, renowned for their steep, thatched-roof gassho-zukuri farmhouses.
Kamikochi
Takayama, Japan
Nestled in the Northern Japan Alps, Kamikochi is a breathtaking highland valley celebrated for its crystal-clear rivers, lush forests, and dramatic alpine peaks.
Okuhida
Takayama, Japan
Nestled deep in the rugged Northern Japan Alps, Okuhida is a tranquil hot spring haven renowned for its rustic outdoor baths and dramatic alpine scenery.
Gujo Hachiman
Takayama, Japan
Nestled along crystal-clear canals beneath a historic hilltop castle, Gujo Hachiman is an enchanting riverside town renowned for its pristine waterways and vibrant summer dance festival.
Hida-Furukawa
Takayama, Japan
Nestled just north of Takayama, Hida-Furukawa is an enchanting mountain town renowned for its picturesque canals filled with colorful carp and beautifully preserved storehouses.
Gero Onsen
Takayama, Japan
One of Japan's three most celebrated hot spring resorts, Gero Onsen beckons travelers with its legendary, skin-beautifying mineral waters nestled along the scenic Hida River.
Takayama
Takayama, Japan
Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Takayama enchants visitors with its beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant quarters, morning riverside markets, and rich artisan heritage.
