2025 Hida takayama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

While strolling through Takayama Old Street, besides traditional delicacies, you'll come across a very unique feature—a honey-glazed roasted sweet potato vending machine. This vending machine offers Japanese sweet potatoes, allowing you to enjoy hot honey-glazed roasted sweet potatoes anytime and anywhere. Especially in the cold season, it is a warm and delicious choice. These roasted sweet potatoes are made from high-quality Japanese sweet potatoes, specially roasted to have a crispy skin and a sweet, soft interior, exuding a rich honey aroma. Whether as a small snack during a break or a handy treat while walking around, these honey-glazed roasted sweet potatoes will satisfy your taste buds. The sweet potato vending machine in Takayama Old Street has also become a street attraction, adding a touch of modern convenience and fun to the traditional old street. When you see such a vending machine, why not stop and buy a hot honey-glazed roasted sweet potato to experience the unique taste of Takayama Old Street. Walking through Takayama Old Street, eating a warm honey-glazed roasted sweet potato makes your journey warmer and more fulfilling. 🍠✨

During my trip to Japan, I had the fortunate opportunity to participate in the Hida Takayama Festival, a grand event filled with traditional culture and lively atmosphere. Hida Takayama is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and rich historical culture, and this festival attracts countless tourists to witness its splendor. On the day of the festival, many tourists and local residents had already gathered around. The streets were colorfully decorated, with traditional mikoshi (portable shrines) and gorgeous floats on display, making me feel as if I had traveled back in time. Participants in the festival wore traditional kimonos, and the melodious music and drumbeats intertwined, immersing me in the festive atmosphere. The local dance performances were also mesmerizing. The dancers gracefully moved under the sunlight, showcasing the charm of traditional arts. This experience deeply impressed me with the allure of Japanese traditional culture and the enthusiasm of its people.

Hida Takayama is located in Gifu Prefecture, in Japan's central Hida region. This charming town is surrounded by mountains and is renowned for its well-preserved traditional culture and natural beauty, earning it the nickname “Little Kyoto” due to its resemblance to Kyoto's historical streets. The town’s streets are lined with traditional merchant houses and craft shops, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the Edo period. Hida Takayama is also famous for its local delicacy, Hida beef. Hida beef is one of Japan's most famous types of wagyu. It is renowned for its tender, juicy, and smooth texture, characterized by the even marbling of fat throughout the meat, which makes it melt in your mouth. #japan #hidatakayama #kyushu#hidabeef #takayama_japan #japanlover

Maybe some people don't have the image of going to Gifu to see cherry blossoms! There are wonderful cherry blossom spots in Gifu too✨ This time, I will introduce "cherry blossoms blooming in the old town of Hida Takayama", which is a standard tourist spot in Gifu. In this post, I will introduce it along with tourist information in the surrounding area! ! [About the old town of Hida Takayama] When you think of Gifu, some people probably think of Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go! Hida Takayama, which is also a main tourist spot, is a spot where cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and the collaboration between the old Japanese townscape and the cherry blossoms makes it even more charming than usual✨ This old townscape is called the three streets of Kamimachi and Shimomachi in Takayama, which developed as a castle town and a merchant town, and the three streets of Kamimachi and Shimomachi in Takayama, which developed as a castle town and a merchant town, are called the old townscape. The sight of the irrigation water flowing under the eaves of the latticed windows is a spot that truly makes you feel like you're in Japan! ️ [Sightseeing information in the area] ① Takayama Showakan A retro spot in Hida Takayama, which attracts many foreign tourists for its old-fashioned streetscape🛵・Address: 6 Shimoichisen-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture・Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station　　　　　　　Parking is available at a nearby paid parking lot・Opening hours: 10:00-17:00・Cost: 1,000 yen for adults, 800 yen for junior and senior high school students, 400 yen for elementary school students　　Free for children under 4 years old ② Hida Takayama Retro Museum Like Showakan, this is another retro spot in the old town area🚕 You can eat school lunches from that time here!・Address: 4-7 Shinmeicho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture・Access: 10 minutes walk from Takayama Station・Opening hours: 10:00-17:00・Cost: 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for children ③ Garyu Sakura A cherry tree located just a short walk from Hida Ichinomiya Station, one stop away from Takayama Station🌸 It is said to have been named after the resemblance of a dragon lying down🐉 It is a very beautiful cherry tree✨ ・Address: 275-1 Ichinomiyacho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture ・Access: Right next to Hida Ichinomiya Station on the Takayama Main Line ・Opening hours: 24 hours Cost: Free -------------------------------- That's it! How about it! Why not enjoy Hida Takayama in spring? 〜〜〜〜〜Information〜〜〜〜〜 📍Hida Takayama's old townscape ・Address: Kamiichinomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture ・Access: Just over 10 minutes walk from Takayama Station on the Takayama Main Line ・Opening hours: None ・Price: None 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 #Sakura2024 #GifuTourism #DomesticTravel #BreathtakingViewsofJapan

Gifu 𓂃 in December last year ✍︎______________________________________I searched every travel site and found this whole house for rent. There were zero reviews at the time. I always value reviews, but after looking at the photos, website, and price, I decided to stay here! About 30 minutes from Hida Takayama, we arrived at the inn 📍Sumiya Rakusui-tei There was a little bit of snow. It's a wonderful location deep in the mountains surrounded by trees and a stream flowing all around! The inn is fully equipped with underfloor heating, a dining room with a hearth, and a playful kitchen where you can sit and cook. From the Japanese-style living room with a fireplace, you can enjoy the large windows and the green scenery. There are four terraces with different concepts, such as the babbling terrace and the star-gazing terrace 🍁🌿 The bedroom also has a large window that gives it a sense of openness, and the semi-open-air bath is also unique and interesting. This is an inn where you can enjoy the illuminated trees outside, the sounds of the stream, and nature while warming yourself up by the fireplace with a glass of wine or coffee. It looks like you can enjoy playing in the river in the summer, so it's one of the inns I'd like to go to again. I'm also interested in the newly opened "the cask" next to Ochisui House 🏠🪵 #Gifu #Hida Takayama #Gifu Hotel #Gifu Trip #Accommodation Report

This is the "authentic Mont Blanc" Both the Hojicha and Matcha flavors are very rich Usually the food at Instagram-worthy restaurants is light in taste and has no particular attention to detail, but this one is in a class of its own! The ice cream is wrapped in a thin mochi skin, and the ice cream is rich, so it's sticky and doesn't melt easily, and of course it tastes good It wouldn't be surprising if it was served in a department store or a five-star hotel Price: ¥1,000-2,000 (single item-set) Number of seats: 20-30? Interior: There is a Kyoto-like garden inside, and you can see the attention to detail Exterior: See photo, Kyoto feel #HidaTakayama #Tobita#Takayama #MontBlanc #MatchaMontBlanc #HojichaMontBlanc

#tripmemory2022 [Hida Takayama Old Town] Hida Takayama Old Town is a tourist spot in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture It's a place lined with restaurants and various shops, so you can eat your way around✨ Jugemu is a restaurant where you can eat grilled Hida beef skewers and minced cutlets🤤The steak skewers are so delicious they melt in your mouth! #Gourmet #Gourmet Trip #Fine Food #Couple Trip #Gifu Prefecture

One of the must-see places in Hokuriku is the Takayama area, and the famous Hida Takayama Ancient Buildings Preservation Area is one of the most famous places in Japan. To put it simply, it is Gaoshan Old Street. Hida Takayama became popular because of the movie Your Name. Many scenes were actually filmed in Hida Takayama. It is worth taking photos here. Hida Takayama Old Street is a must-visit place when you come to Takayama. After all, the old streets of various places are where you can see the most local items and buy many local snacks. The following stores are provided for everyone. These are the stores recommended by Monster that are worth visiting. 1. Miso 2. Roast beef 3. Wine 4. Souvenir shop (dolls) 5. Japanese 7-11 Although I can't name the shop, it is a specialty and a famous product here. You might as well spend half a day and take the JR or bus to get here. Let's enjoy the ancient Japanese atmosphere here~~ #Japan #Hokuriku #Gifu

Hida Takayama refers to another historical area in Gifu. Hida Takayama is located in the Takayama City situated in the northern part of the prefecture, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Gifu. Many foreign tourists love the authentic atmosphere of the picturesque castle town. There are some old streets where well-preserved Japanese traditional sake breweries and houses, dating back from the Edo period through the Meiji period, can be visited. Most of the buildings are currently used as gift shops, restaurants, cafes, and other facilities offering several kinds of experiences for tourists. It is also a perfect place to enjoy local specialties such as Hida beef. There is a walking trail of about 3km in length, called the Higashiyama Walking Course through Takayama’s fascinating townscape and along the former Takayama Castle. Hida Takayama developed as a lively town around the castle, though in the present day you can only see the remains of the castle in Shiroyama Park.

Hida Takayama, famous for its old streets, is completely covered in autumn leaves. The streets along the river have a somewhat unsettling feel. It's not just an old street, but also has renovated shops with a modern feel, and streets that feel more retro than historical, making it a fun place to visit. #autumnleaves #retrostreet #hidatakayama

"Hida Great Cave" is located between Hida Takayama and Oku-Hida in Gifu Prefecture. Among the approximately 80 "tourist caves" in Japan, this is the cave located at the highest altitude in Japan. It is full of spectacular views, and the inside of the cave is also lit up. Please come and visit! ! #Spectacular views #Couple trip #Historic sites #Travel inspiration #Cool travel experience #Free spot #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Spectacular views

There are many famous spots in Hida Takayama, and Hie Shrine is one of them. When I visited, the autumn leaves were just beginning to change color, so I was able to see the beautifully colored trees. Apparently, it is also the model for the setting of an anime. The large cedar tree in front of the worship hall, which is said to be over 1,000 years old, is a sight to behold. #AutumnLeaves #Shrine #HidaTakayama

Surreal and cute Nekoko Manju, available at Inahoen, a Japanese sweets shop in Takayama, Hida, founded over 100 years ago. The flavor of the bean paste inside the dough varies depending on the type of cat, so it was hard to decide which one to get! Tabby cat (brown sugar dough, red bean paste) Black cat (bamboo charcoal dough, brown sugar bean paste) Tortoiseshell cat (plain dough, matcha bean paste) Russian blue (black sesame dough, red bean paste) White cat (plain dough, cream cheese bean paste) #Historical sites with a sense of history#Cafe hopping#Gourmet trip #Retro townscape

When you think of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, you think of Hida beef, a brand of beef known for its tender and juicy meat. You can easily eat this delicious Hida beef at Kotte Beef Sushi, located in the old townscape. The three-item platter is two pieces of Hida beef nigiri and one piece of gunkan sushi on top of shrimp crackers. It's also recommended that you can eat a variety of meat sushi. #Gifu #Retro townscape #Gourmet #Historical sites #Gourmet trip

A place where the original landscape of Hida remains. Hida no Sato is located less than a 10-minute bus ride from Takayama Station. There are over 30 typical Hida houses, including gassho-style houses, lined up, as if someone still lives there. It was a wonderful place where I could return to nature. The leaves were starting to change color, so I'm sure it will be really beautiful from now on. It seems like you can see different views in each season. #HidaTakayama #Gifu #Hida #RetroStreetScenery #AutumnFoliage #AmazingNaturalEarth #HistoricSites

A little-known cafe in Hida Takayama: "Kissa Kokkatsu" This cafe is set in a townhouse in the old town of Takayama, and serves delicious warabi mochi. This time, I ordered the 2,000 yen natural warabi mochi, which is only available on weekdays. A luxurious set was served, which also included tea and ohigashi. It was more bouncy and chewy than regular warabi mochi, and I was impressed. . It was so delicious that I definitely recommend you try it if you come to Hida Takayama. #Gifu #Hida Takayama #Retro townscape #Gourmet trip #Cafe #Gourmet #Historical sites #Cafe hopping #Gourmet trip

Mountain is actually a small town that retains the traditional Japanese aesthetics, and there is no trace of rusticity. The bustling morning market, the shrine on the mountainside and the leisurely residents are completely different from the big cities that have been visited before. The northern part of Takayama is Okuhida Hot Springs, which consists of five hot springs. Among them, Xinsuigao Hot Spring is the most remote and highest-lying hot spring, surrounded by mountains of more than 3,000 meters above sea level in the Northern Alps. Be sure to experience a mountain hot spring here! Walking in the mountains filled with the old Japanese style, it is like going back to the scene of watching the anime "Your Name", which makes people feel the quaint and warmth of the Edo River period. The sloping tile house and the wooden lattice window are all in the color of the wood. The snow scene in the mountains is also beautiful and intoxicating.

In view of the Meiji 12 years (1879), the Nissan Folk Art Museum highlighted the unique style of the Snow National House building. The double eaves with low trusses, deep and thick houses are particularly prominent. It is a master of the traditional folk architecture of the mountains, with a variety of exhibits. The sun shines from the glass window and everything is so comfortable. Don't miss this place when you like to take pictures of the sister paper. When we come, there are not many people, so you can take pictures. z

#Nagoya #Japan #Gassho Village First time in Japan-Nagoya🇯🇵 Everything feels fresh I thought it would be a warm winter again at the end of February and I wouldn't be able to see snow. I didn't expect how lucky I was to encounter snow❄️ #BokkanoSato #MakkanoSato #Nagoya #Takayama Old Street #Higashichaya Street #Hida Gassho Village The snow scene in Gassho Village is like a postcard, so beautiful❄️ Thick white snow covers the sloping roof As if in a fairy tale world Every place is beautiful It is worthy of being a world cultural heritage So dreamy that I don't want to leave 🤍 #japan #Nagoya #Nihon #snow #gasshozukuri #shirakawago #なごや #しらかわむら #おおすかんのん #Gassho-zukuri Village #Shirakawago #Gassho Village #Gassho House #Gassho-zukuri #Osu Kannon #Shirakawa-go Gokayama Gassho-style Village

#GlobalTravel Attention outdoor enthusiasts! Hidden Experience in Hida Takayama City, Japan: Rail Bike "Gattan Go!!" The bike is already fixed, so you can play even if you don't know how to ride a bike! Plus, the bike is electrically powered, so even after pedaling the whole round trip, you won’t feel as tired as you might imagine. The experience activity needs to be booked in advance on the official website. You can choose a town itinerary or a valley itinerary, which will give you completely different views. In autumn, you can immerse yourself in the red leaves. If you choose a town trip during the spring cherry blossom season, you can experience it while admiring the cherry blossoms. I believe it will leave you with very unforgettable memories of your trip. ⚠️It is generally illegal to step onto the railway, let alone ride a bicycle on the railway. This is a rare opportunity, I recommend you give it a try! 📍Address: Hida City

#2月好地方2025 ⛩️Hida Takayama Hida Takayama The street food stalls are super delicious 👍 We ate two famous Wagyu sushi restaurants. The first one is Hida Special Beef Sushi Specialty Shop Kottegyu It's delicious. We ordered three C meals for 1,000 yuan. Our favorite is the gunkan. The egg yolk goes well with it. Later, I ordered the B meal with two pieces of warships. Sushi is placed on top of senbei This one is highly recommended! ~🥹 The second one is the Chanoyame next door I had two desserts and a Matcha chestnut Mont Blanc ice cream. Dessert is cheesecake and baked pudding 👘 They are all delicious, but I can't finish them if I'm alone. Slightly greasy Come back to eat at Jubei Miyagawa Asaichi store Hida beef nigiri sushi Three pieces of beef sushi 1300 yuan The sushi in the first one is better. Only recommend the first one 🩷 The weather is better here. It's great to take pictures with the sun. The water of the Miyagawa River next to it is also very clean. When the weather is good, the mood is also good I highly recommend the Hida Takayama itinerary! ! ! I would like to go there many times in the future #Japan #freetravel #Japanfreetravel #Nagoya #Nagoyafreetravel #nagoya #japan #japantravel #japantrip #shinybright #autumn #tourism #travel #travel #Hida Takayama #Hida Beef #Hida Takayama Old Street #Hida Beef Sushi #Maple Leaves #Nagoya Travel #One-day Itinerary #맛집 #맛집추천 #Japanese #Nagoya Food

I had three Hida beef nigiri sushi pieces and two lean meat sushi pieces. I thought that 1000 yen for three pieces was quite cheap because I could eat both fatty and lean meat👍️ The two lean meat pieces were only 500 yen, so it was fun to be able to walk around and eat Hida beef nigiri♪ The shop is run by a butcher, so the fat in the meat was very tasty and the taste was very good. [Name] Nikuno Takumi-ya Yasukawa Store [Address] 2 Shimonino-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-0842 [Visit date] March 2025 #0 yen trip February 2025

Hida Takayama is famous for Hida beef, and there are many Hida beef nigiri restaurants, so it's fun to go around eating ✨ "Takakura Kamininomachi Branch" had a variety of menus, including Hida beef nigiri and Hida beef cutlet. The Hida beef nigiri was full of flavor and was the best! The Hida beef cutlet was very juicy and crispy, and the wasabi sauce was very delicious👍️ [Name] Takakura Kamininomachi Branch [Address] 78 Kamininomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-0845 #0 yen trip February 2025

Many people call Takayama Sanmachi the Little Kyoto of Hida. After actually visiting it, I found it to be a unique place. The old street that everyone is talking about is actually the one where you walk east for more than ten minutes after exiting Takayama Station and you will enter a world with a strong Edo style. Sanmachi is composed of three parallel streets: Kami-San-no-machi, Kami-Nin-no-machi, and Kami-Ichino-machi. During the Warring States Period, Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent Kanamori Nagachika to capture the Hida Takayama area, and Kanamori Nagachika became the lord of the Hida domain with 33,000 koku. Kanamori Nagachika used the ruins of Tenjinyama Castle to build Takayama Castle and planned the castle town at the same time. Later, the shogunate used political means to make Takayama a "Tenryo" and razed Takayama Castle to the ground, allowing the emperor to directly govern it. Looking back to the Edo period more than 400 years ago, this place was a gathering place for merchants and craftsmen, forming a prosperous business district. Today, the old buildings have been preserved, and the machiya buildings and "lattice" windows exude a simple elegance. The local brewery brewed sake for Reiwa, and the hospital was integrated into the streetscape, using a simple sign. Don't forget to taste the beef sushi filled with the sweet fat of Hida beef served on senbei. If you are interested, you can also go to Tenmanyu to enjoy the hot springs. 📍Address: Kamichinomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0000 Japan #2月好去2025

Highly recommended for short trips! You can enjoy eating your way around Takayama's old townscape♪ How about changing things up and having lunch at the hotel the next day? You can enjoy a delicious monthly lunch at Takayama Green Hotel's restaurant Green Court! In addition to the photo, it also includes a drink bar for 2,000 yen♪

The other day, I went around Takayama's old town and ate as much as I could, but I've carefully selected some places that I want you to try✨ ① Rich Hida beef seared sushi After comparing Hida beef sushi, this place was the best in terms of both cost performance and quality🤤 I'm also happy that you get 3 pieces for 1000 yen! I ate here many times during my stay😂 This is a restaurant that you should definitely try! ② Sanmachi's Hida beef skewers This one wasn't too greasy and was delicious🤤 The meat was also very tender and melted in your mouth! The way it was cooked was perfect! ③ Jibilya's craft beer🍺 There are many different types The best thing is that they're all draft local beers! I recommend the Weizen! You can also relax inside the store!! A must for beer lovers 🙌 ④ Kinoto's Salt-Grilled Sweetfish It's great that you can eat salt-grilled sweetfish even in winter◎ It's quite expensive in winter, but it's plump and juicy🐟 I could only find sweetfish here, so it's a rare treat! ⑤ Nanairo Takayama Ramen If you want to eat Takayama ramen, this is the place to go! Rather than being heavy, it's light and peppery! Hida beef is heavy, so this lightness is great◎ ⚠️ Things to note when eating around There were relatively no abnormal lines in winter! The fat from Hida beef can make your stomach feel heavy, so it's a good idea to bring some stomach medicine! Please use this as a reference when eating around Takayama! #Seasonal places in Japan #Takayama #Gourmet

Many people travel to Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, using the JR Limited Express "Hida"! I've actually used it and discovered some tips on how to get cheap tickets and seats with a good view, so I'd like to introduce them to you! ★How to choose a seat with a good view The Limited Express "Hida" is known as a train with a good view, especially since it runs through mountainous areas, and the scenery from the train window is very beautiful! So choosing a seat is important! ⚠️Take the right side of the direction of travel from Gifu Station The direction of travel on the Hida is reversed from Gifu Station! So it's important to take the right side of the direction of travel from Gifu to Takayama◎ Because the sections with great views on the Takayama Main Line are concentrated on the right side! You can see the scenic spots such as the Hida River and Hisuikyo Gorge on the right side of the train, but the left side is not suitable for those who want to enjoy the view because there are many walls. 🥹 Also, depending on the type of train, there may be observation seats, so you can use those ◎ ★How to buy tickets cheaply ① Make use of early bird and discount tickets e-ticket: If you use the "e-ticket" provided by JR Central, you can purchase tickets early via the internet and get a discount from the regular fare. 🫣 Especially for limited express trains such as "Hida", there are discounts for early purchase, and you can get up to 10 to 20% cheaper! Early bird: JR offers "Early Bird Ticket" and other discounts that apply depending on how many days before departure you purchase! Once you have decided on your travel dates, the key is to purchase early! I used the discount called Web Early Bird 7! ② Round-trip discount Round-trip discount: If a round-trip discount for limited express tickets is applied, the fare per one way will be cheaper. Especially if you are traveling round trip, such as to Takayama, buying a round trip set will be cheaper than usual ◎ Make good use of these methods and don't miss out on this beautiful scenery✨ #Transportation related information #Takayama

"Hida no Sato" in Hida Takayama is an open-air museum with a row of traditional gassho-style houses. The winter illumination is especially recommended! Like the illuminations in Shirakawa-go, no reservation is required, so you can just drop in and enjoy it on the spot. 🌟 At night, the gassho-style houses are enveloped in soft lights, creating a fantastical landscape that makes you feel as if you've wandered into a picture book. ◎ The beauty will warm your heart even in the cold winter. The snow-covered scenery becomes even more attractive with the lights on✨ Lighting details: Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025 Time: 17:30-20:30 (last entry at 20:00) Price: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for children Parking fee: Free during lighting hours During the lighting period, four private houses are open to the public and you can visit inside◎ ★Normal business hours Business hours: 8:30-17:00 Open every day Price: Adults (high school students and above): 700 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen In addition, shiitake tea is served and sold to warmly welcome visitors🍵 This is also delicious! It's nice that there aren't many people and you can look around at your own pace◎ ⚠️ Things to be aware of from our experience There's no food on sale + the shops in Takayama close early! We returned to the city at 8pm and were pretty lost! It's a good idea to eat before you go or make a reservation at a place that's open late! If you go to Takayama, be sure to check out the points and enjoy a fantastic night at "Hida no Sato"✨ #Seasonal places in Japan #Takayama #Gassho-style