Takayama Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
About Takayama
Takayama is famous for its well-preserved quarter with Edo-style streets. Sometimes called "LittleKyotoof Hida" (飛騨の小京都), the traditional townscape is a major attraction to visitors, only rivalled by that ofKanazawaamong cities in theChuburegion. Much of the city had been established when it had been a castle town surrounding the Takayama Castle (高山城) since the 15th century until the 18th century. The central Tokugawa shogunate then took over the control and demolished the castle. Over the period of some 200 years since then, the city saw development of the forestry industry and boasted the crafts made by its artisans. The art of woodcraft and other works of craftsmanship has then been passed over through the Meiji era to the present day. Having a humid continental climate, there is a la
Top Attractions in Takayama
Explore the best things to see and do in Takayama:
- ★Hida Folk Village
- ★Hida Takayama Museum of History and Art
- ★Higashiyama Walking Course
- ★Hikaru Museum
- ★Karakuri Museum
- ★Kusakabe Mingei-kan
- ★Matsuri no Mori
- ★Miyagawa Morning Market
Where to Eat in Takayama
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Agura
- 🍴Beef Bun and Cafe Kihachiro Kamisannomachi
- 🍴Chitose
- 🍴Crepe and Wine Hanchikutei
- 🍴Hatoya
- 🍴Maruaki
Where to Stay in Takayama
- 🏨Best Western Takayama
- 🏨Hida Hotel Plaza
- 🏨Hida Takayama Tenshōji
- 🏨Oyado Koto No Yume
- 🏨Takayama Green Hotel
- 🏨Temple Hotel Zenkoji
Takayama Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: