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Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour
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One-Day Private Trip to Shirakawa-go and Takayama
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Nagoya: Shirakawa-go Village and Takayama UNESCO 1-Day Trip
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Shuriken Experience in Takayama
What to do in Takayama
Popular places to visit
Shinhotaka Ropeway
You can take time to visit Shinhotaka Ropeway during your travels to Takayama. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
Hirayu Onsen
You can take time to visit Hirayu Onsen during your travels to Takayama. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Miyagawa Morning Market
Experience authentic Takayama life at this teeming morning market, where traditionally dressed farmers hawk fresh produce and local wares.
Takayama Jinya
Housed in a traditional Edo Period government complex, this interesting museum tells of Takayama's significance to the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Hida-no-Sato
You can study the exhibits at Hida-no-Sato, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Takayama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village
Discover what life was like for mountain farmers during the Edo period at this preserved rural village.
Takayama Yatai Kaikan
Admire the detailed carvings, metalwork and puppets of the floats housed in this exhibition hall. Learn why the floats were originally decorated in this way.
Mount Norikura
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Norikura during your travels in Takayama. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
You can study the exhibits at Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Takayama. Discover the museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Areas of Takayama
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.
Old Town Takayama
River views, historic sites, and restaurants are some highlights of Old Town Takayama. Make a stop by Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area or Miyagawa Morning Market while you're exploring.
Fuyutō
While Fuyutō might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and Takayama Yatai Kaikan.
Atagomachi
Though Atagomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area.
