Travel Guide of Takayama in Japan by Influencers and Travelers
Takayama is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 88,473 in 35,644 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km².
The Best Things to Do and Visit in Takayama
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1 - Hida Folk Village
Hida Folk Village, Hida no Sato is an open-air museum of close to 30 old farmhouses illustrating the traditional architectural styles of the mountainous regions of Japan.
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2 - Japanese Alps
28 km away
The Japanese Alps is a series of mountain ranges in Japan which bisect the main island of Honshu. The peaks that tower over central Honshu have long been the object of veneration and pilgrimage.
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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Takayama
This is a guided e-bike tour with lunch at the rural valley village and historical town in Hida. Just a short hop from Takayama, but only a few tourists know the areas. That is why it must be off the beaten path experience for you! Your friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan!
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4 - Shirakawa-go
33 km away
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5 - Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama
34 km away
Gokayama is an area within the city of Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its traditional gasshō-zukuri houses, alongside nearby Shirakawa-gō in Gifu Prefecture.
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6 - Archaeology Tours in Takayama
Our exceptional tour service will transport you in style and comfort from Takayama to Kanazawa. Take in the beautiful UNESCO village of Shirakawago on your way and at your leisure. Our professional English speaking driver guide will take you through the fairytale village on your way to Kanazawa.
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7 - Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck
34 km away
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8 - Shirakawa
35 km away
Shirakawa is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the city had an estimated population of 59,393 in 23,546 households and a population density of 190 persons per km². The total area of the city was 305.3 square kilometres.
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9 - Culinary Tour in Takayama
*This tour is designed for tourists from foreign countries. Enjoy tasting a variety of local food and saké in Takayama on this 2.5-hour tour. Visit local shops that you can’t find on your own to taste and learn about the culture and history related to them. A local guide will explain the culinary culture and history that developed in Takayama due to its isolated location. Explore the old town with an exotic atmosphere. Soak-up the daily lives of people in Takayama and discover the special fascination of the rural Japan.
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10 - Shirakawa-gō
35 km away
Shirakawa is a village located in Ōno District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is best known for being the site of Shirakawa-gō, a small, traditional village showcasing a building style known as gasshō-zukuri.
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11 - Mt. Ainodake
37 km away
Mount Aino, or Ainodake, is a peak of the Akaishi Mountains−Southern Alps, in Minami Alps National Park, Japan. At 3,189 m, it is the fourth tallest peak in Japan and the second highest in the Akaishi Mountains. its peak lies on the border of Aoi-ku and Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture, and of Minami-Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture.
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12 - Climbing in Takayama
Riding on a train south from Hida-Takayama for 30 minutes, or north from Gero Hot Spring for 20 minutes. Hida-Osaka spreads at the west foot of an active volcano, Mt. Ontake, of which altitude is 3067 m (9000 ft). The river water of Hida-Osaka is very clear due to the huge amount of water sweeping out from the deep forests of the mountain. Hida-Osaka Shower Climbing is a canyoning-like adventure that you can swim in rivers, dive into waterfall basins, and enjoy the natural water sliders! With all the gear provided by us, you can enjoy Hida-Osaka much more than you imagined! You don't have to worry about gears. All gears are prepared by 216 WORKS. Just bring your bathing suites and flip-flops. Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path experience in Japan.
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13 - Kamikochi
38 km away
Kamikōchi is a remote mountainous highland valley within the Hida Mountains range, in the western region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It has been preserved in its natural state within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park.
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14 - Hakusan
44 km away
Hakusan is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 113,375 in 43246 households, and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city was 754.93 square kilometres.
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15 - Snowshoeing in Takayama
It’s a fun activity that includes walking, lying down, running up and down and sliding on the field of snow! What fun to run around in the field of snow! What fun to go downhill on a sleigh! How breath-taking to take in the scenery of the Northern Japanese Alps and Mt. Ontake! How extraordinary to have a hot drink out in the snow field! Anything you do here will turn out special! Hida-Osaka is situated 40 minutes south from Takayama, and 40 minutes north from Gero either by train or bus or car. It's the best choice for those who are looking for the off-the-beaten path experience in Japan.
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