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Takayama Travel Guide

Located in the heart of mountainous Central Honshu, Takayama is the gateway to the Japan Alps and the storehouse of Japan’s inland culture. With a superb traditional downtown, great temples, excellent ryokan and welcoming people, Takayama makes a great stopover between Tokyo and Kyoto.

Things To Do In Takayama

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Get the details on Takayama’s most interesting and important sights. Read More

Best Places To Eat In Takayama

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Here is my list of the best restaurants in Takayama. Read More

Takayama Itineraries

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Carefully crafted one- and two-day itineraries to help you make the most of your time in Takayama. Read More

Takayama Districts

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Full details on all of Takayama’s fascinating districts. Read More

Best Takayama Ryokan

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Takayama is a great place for your ryokan experience. Here are my favorites. Read More

Best Takayama Hotels

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Takayama has great hotels in all budget classes. Here is my list of the best hotels in each class. Read More

Takayama Cherry Blossoms

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Takayama is a good place to enjoy Japan’s famous cherry blossoms. They bloom a bit later here than in Kyoto or Tokyo, so it’s good if you arrive late in Japan. Here is information on timing and a list of the best spots. Read More

Takayama Fall Foliage

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Takayama is a great place to enjoy Japan’s fall foliage. Here, I’ll introduce the best foliage-viewing spots in Takayama. Read More

How To Get To Takayama

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The best way to get to Takayama from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya or Kanazawa. Read More

Getting Around Takayama

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Effortlessly explore Takayama and nearby areas with this guide. Read More

When To Go To Takayama

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Find the best time to go to Takayama, as well as monthly weather info. Read More

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