Takayama's main attractions are in walking distance from our hotel.
It's also a 5-minute walk from Takayama Station, making it a great base for sightseeing.
Here are some of our recommended tourist spots and things to do.
105 minutes by bus from Takayama Station
Japan's only two-story ropeway takes you above the clouds to an altitude of 2,156 meters. It offers a magnificent view of the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains). The view from the observatory on Nishihotakaguchi Station's roof was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide.
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25 minutes by car from the hotel
This guided tour lets you get your fill of cycling while enjoying Hida's bountiful nature views. The experienced guide will give you thorough information on the area's history and culture, so you'll take in much more than just the seasonal beauty of the rural surroundings in this slow-paced cycling tour.
55 minutes by car from the hotel
Gattan Go!!'s Rail Mountain Bikes give you a new experience: riding mountain bikes on rails. You can feel the chugging, clanking sounds and vibrations of the rail seams throughout your body in these exhilarating riding courses.
*Closed in winter
90 minutes by bus from Takayama Station
One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. You can hike among fields filled with alpine plants in full bloom and climb this 3,000-meter mountain with ease.*Closed in winter
90 minutes by bus from Takayama Station
This valley sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters, surrounded by the mountains of the Northern Alps. It is one of Japan's top picturesque spots, offering breathtaking natural scenery in every season.*Closed in winter
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25 minutes by car from the hotel
Put on your snowshoes for this guided tour, which takes you on a leisurely stroll through the woods and into an orchard. Looking for animal footprints is also a fun part of the experience.
Bus from Takayama Station to Kamikochi
13 minutes on foot from the hotel
This popular spot houses rows of buildings that make you feel as if you've traveled back in time. This town developed as the center of a castle town and a merchant town, and it's still filled to the brim with souvenirs, foods to eat while strolling around, cafes in traditional houses, and other shops that can enrich your sightseeing experience. It's also a popular photo spot and a fun place to simply take a walk.
50 minutes by bus from Takayama Station
Famous for its Gassho-style houses—a registered World Heritage site—Shirakawa-go is also packed with great attractions that are characteristic of areas surrounded by nature, including Hirase Onsen, which gets its water from the base of the holy Mt Hakusan; Shiramizu Falls, rich with natural beauty; Lake Hakusui; and campgrounds.
Bus from Takayama Station to Shirakawa-go
17 minutes on foot from the hotel
Takayama Jinya is Japan's only remaining headquarters used by Edo-period regional governors and magistrates.
15 minutes on foot from the hotel
Take in the history of the Takayama Festivals and the high-level engineering of Hida's craftspeople.
10 minutes by car from the hotel
Hida no Sato is a village museum reproducing scenes that show how life was in Hida long ago.
Tourist attractions in Hida Takayama, chosen by our staff!
This map shows distances, times, and recommended sightseeing routes from our hotel.
Bicycle rental
Our hotel has bicycles available to rent. Takayama's main areas are flat, so you can get around swiftly on a bicycle. You may discover charming aspects of Takayama that could only be found while cycling.
Tourist Rickshaws
Rickshaw drivers with extensive knowledge of Takayama will divulge information only known to locals while showing you the sights.
Sightseeing buses / Route buses
If you're traveling on foot, taking the bus gives you access to more of Takayama. One-day passes for unlimited rides are available, too!
Taxis
Taxi tours that take you around Hida with experienced drivers are also available. You can choose where you depart from and arrive to, making this option very convenient.