Takayama Japan Travel Guide: 16 BEST Things To Do In Takayama

This Takayama travel guide shares the best things to do in Takayama.
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Recommended Tours in Takayama:
Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: www.viator.com...
Private Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida: www.viator.com...
1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida: www.viator.com...
Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch from Nagoya: klook.tp.st/2A...
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Welcome to Takayama, Japan, a charming city nestled in the Japanese Alps known for its preserved Edo-period streets, traditional architecture, and stunning natural surroundings. Here’s what you can experience in Takayama:
Explore the Historic Old Town (Sanmachi Suji): Wander through the narrow streets of Takayama's Old Town, lined with beautifully preserved merchant houses (machiya) dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868). Admire the traditional wooden buildings, sake breweries, and shops selling local crafts, snacks, and souvenirs.
Visit Takayama Jinya: Explore the Takayama Jinya, a former government house that served as the local administrative office during the Edo period. Discover the preserved tatami rooms, offices, and administrative halls. Learn about the history and governance of Takayama during feudal times.
Experience Takayama's Morning Markets: Visit the Miyagawa Morning Market or Jinya-Mae Morning Market, where local vendors sell fresh produce, crafts, and souvenirs. Sample local specialties such as mitarashi dango (skewered rice dumplings with sweet soy sauce) and Hida beef skewers.
Discover Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato): Explore this open-air museum showcasing traditional thatched-roof houses (gassho-zukuri) from the mountainous Hida region. Walk through the village to learn about rural life in historic Japan and see demonstrations of traditional crafts like weaving and pottery.
Taste Hida Beef: Indulge in Hida beef, a renowned Wagyu beef variety known for its marbling and rich flavor. Try Hida beef sushi, Hida beef skewers (yakitori), or savor a teppanyaki meal where the beef is grilled to perfection in front of you.
Visit Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall: Learn about Takayama's famous festivals, particularly the Takayama Matsuri held in spring and autumn. Admire the ornate festival floats (yatai) decorated with intricate carvings, textiles, and lacquer work at the exhibition hall.
Relax in Shirakawa-go: Take a day trip to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs. Explore the village, visit the observation points for stunning views, and learn about the local lifestyle and architecture.
Enjoy Hot Springs (Onsen): Relax in Takayama's hot springs (onsen) to rejuvenate after a day of sightseeing. Many ryokan (traditional inns) and hotels offer onsen baths with mineral-rich waters surrounded by scenic mountain views.
Explore Takayama Green Hotel Folk Village: Visit this unique hotel that recreates a traditional Japanese village setting with thatched-roof houses, workshops, and gardens. Experience hands-on activities such as weaving, calligraphy, and tea ceremony demonstrations.
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[@TaylorJordan111]

How I traveled for 8 year straight (budget travel guide): travelforalmostfree.com/ref=taylorjordan // Recommended Tours in Takayama:
Takayama Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: www.viator.com/tours/Takayama/Takayama-oldtownship-walking-tour-with-local-guide-About-50min/d25943-183058P9?pid=P00104625&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=yttj-Takayama-comments
Takayama & Shirakawa-go Day Tour with Hida Beef Lunch from Nagoya: klook.tp.st/FjBsRED1
Private Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting Tour in Hida: www.viator.com/tours/Takayama/Sake-Brewery-Visit-and-Tasting-Tour-in-Hida/d25943-73612P2?pid=P00104625&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=yttj-Takayama-comments
1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida: www.viator.com/tours/Takayama/1-Day-Rural-E-bike-Tour-in-Hida/d25943-73612P1?pid=P00104625&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=yttj-Takayama-comments

[@crossofamber]

Excellent video, informative, beautifully shot

[@TaylorJordan111]

Thank you!