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Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, which has retained a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town.

Takayama gained importance as a source of high quality timber and highly skilled carpenters during the feudal ages. The Takayama Festival, held in spring and autumn, is considered one of Japan's best festivals.

Attractions

Sightseeing Spots

Hida Folk Village (2) Wonderful open air museum. Old Town (1) Beautifully preserved old town. Takayama Jinya (4) The former local government office. Higashiyama Walking Course (5) Passing temples and former castle site. Yatai Kaikan (6) Festival floats exhibition hall. Morning Markets (3) Held daily in two separate locations.

Events

Takayama Festival (7) Held on two days in spring and autumn.

Side Trips from Takayama

Shirakawa-go Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses. Furukawa Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama. Gero Onsen Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Takayama. About transportation in Japan

Accommodation

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Oyado Iguchi A small, family-run inn built in 2003. Popular for its cleanliness and baths. A shuttle provided from Takayama Station. Minshuku Kuwataniya A small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from Takayama Station. Yasuda Pension 10min by car from Takayama Sta. Free pick-up. Nestled in great nature. Combination of Spanish and Japanese dishes served. Ryokan Say-liu (Seiryu) A Japanese hotel with clean, comfortable en-suite rooms. Close to major historical sites in and around Takayama town.

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Tours and Packages

Takayama Packages:

Shoguns and Samurai tour Guided tour to Tokyo, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Snow Monkeys, Nakasendo, Kyoto and Nara, visiting small villages, hot springs, traditional ryokan. From Tokyo - 2 Days Hotel and round trip by shinkansen from only 28,900 Yen! From Nagoya - 2 Days Hotel and round trip by train from only 16,900 Yen! From Kyoto - 2 Days Hotel and round trip by shinkansen from only 18,500 Yen! From Osaka - 2 Days Hotel and round trip by shinkansen from only 22,500 Yen!

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Takayama World Heritage Shirakawago & Kanazawa Guided 3-day trip from Takayama via Shirakawago to Kanazawa. From Tokyo - Takayama Express Guided 3-day trip to Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. From Kyoto - Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa 3 days Guided 3-day trip to Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. From Nagoya - Takayama, Shirakawago & Kanazawa 3 days Guided 3-day trip to Takayama, Shirakawago and Kanazawa. More vacation packages Individual or guided.

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