Takayama

Watch a day unfold, then make them yours. Takayama's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Hida no Sato Folk Village Museum

Museum · 1 h 30 min

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Takayama at a glance

Takayama is a city known for its Edo-style streets and traditional townscape in the Hida region.

About Takayama

Takayama is known for its well-preserved quarter with Edo-style streets. The traditional townscape is a major attraction, comparable to Kanazawa among cities in the Chubu region. The city developed around Takayama Castle from the 15th to 18th centuries.

After the central Tokugawa shogunate took control and demolished the castle, the city's forestry industry and artisan crafts developed over 200 years. Woodcraft and other craftsmanship have been passed down to the present day.

Edo-style streets
Traditional townscape
Woodcraft
Hida beef
Ramen noodles
Hōba miso

How long to stay

1 day

1+ days will allow you to see more of Gifu.

Best time to go

Autumn

May–Jun, Aug–Sep are the mildest.

Getting around

Takayama is small enough to cover on foot. Bicycle rental is also an option, available for ¥600 per day from the youth hostel.

Takayama in a day

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Hida no Sato Folk Village Museum

9:00 AM – 3:40 PM

Hida no Sato Folk Village Museum9:00 AM
Takayama Jinya10:45 AM
Hidatakayama Sanmachi Historic District11:20 AM
Lunch at Suzuya Restaurant12:56 PM
Hida Kokubun-ji Temple2:00 PM
Sanmachi Suji2:40 PM

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Where to stay in Takayama, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Miyagawa Morning Markets

Hidatakayama Sanmachi Historic District4.4 · 5.7K
Takayama Jinya4.2 · 8.7K
Miyagawa Morning Markets4.1 · 10K

Stays near Miyagawa Morning Markets

HOTEL WOOD TAKAYAMA

Chisun Grand Takayama

Oyado Koto No Yume

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When to visit Takayama

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Autumn

Best: May–Jun, Aug–Sep
Hottest: Aug · 26°C
Coldest: Jan · -8°C
Wettest: Jul · 249 mm

Jan: -8 to -1°C, 84 mm of rain. Feb: -8 to 0°C, 74 mm of rain. Mar: -4 to 6°C, 116 mm of rain. Apr: 2 to 12°C, 142 mm of rain. May: 7 to 18°C, 141 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 12 to 21°C, 190 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jul: 17 to 24°C, 249 mm of rain. Aug: 18 to 26°C, 199 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Sep: 14 to 22°C, 209 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Oct: 7 to 16°C, 162 mm of rain. Nov: 1 to 10°C, 92 mm of rain. Dec: -5 to 2°C, 92 mm of rain.