TAKAYAMA, JAPAN (2026) | The Best Things To Do In Takayama (+ BONUS DAY TRIPS)

Takayama is a charming city situated deep within the Japanese Alps. Celebrated for its remarkably preserved atmosphere, this place blends rural heritage and alpine beauty. It truly feels a world away from the country’s modern metropolises, where you can still experience traditional Japanese life. To help you plan your visit, we've put together a list of the 8 best things to do in Takayama: 🔗 TAKAYAMA LINKS, TOURS & ACTIVITIES ☑️ Shiroyama Park Loop Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/japan/gifu/shiroyama-park-loop ☑️ Hirata Sake Brewery tour: https://h-sake.jp/tour-eng ☑️ Sake Tasting Tour of 6 Takayama Breweries: https://www.getyourguide.com/takayama-l32150/sake-tasting-educational-tour-of-six-local-breweries-t481301/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Takayama_video ☑️ Shirakawa-go & Gokayama day trip from Takayama: https://www.getyourguide.com/nanto-l216402/from-takayama-world-heritage-gokayama-shirakawa-go-t1100359/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Takayama_video ☑️ Kamikochi day trip from Takayama: https://www.getyourguide.com/takayama-l32150/from-takayama-shinhotaka-ropeway-and-kamikochi-tour-t599306/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Takayama_video ☑️ Public bus routes from Takayama to Shirakawa-go or Kamikochi: https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/routebus/ 😴 WHERE TO STAY IN TAKAYAMA: - Ryokan Takayama ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/ryokan-takayama-takayama2.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Oyado Hachibei (where we stayed near Hida Folk Village - $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/oyado-hachibei.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 - Oyado Koto No Yume (city center - $$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/oyado-koto-no-yume.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2 🎥 MORE JAPAN VIDEOS: - Tokyo: https://youtu.be/CvgC6z8Wrxw - Kyoto: https://youtu.be/aSksCBrDKO8 - Osaka: https://youtu.be/92OFkoyEMk0 - Hiroshima: https://youtu.be/I3HsYv4sNms - Kanazawa: https://youtu.be/o0UeQJMJOZc - Okinawa: https://youtu.be/ptmKQhvQLxQ - Japan Top 10: https://youtu.be/FTwxtyOEGyM - Japan Travel Guide + Itinerary: https://youtu.be/ep1UL_2wQqI 🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP & FULL JAPAN GUIDE: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/post/japan-travel-guide ✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF: https://www.worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: - Book cheap flights: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001 - Book accommodation: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148 - Book rental car: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts - Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: https://saily.com/worldwildhearts - Book ferry tickets: https://www.ferryhopper.com/?aff_uid=wrwhrts - Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353 ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts 😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/worldwildhearts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts ‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS: Sunrise Instrumental Version by Aves Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective Shi ga futari o wakatsu made by idokay I’m Not Ready Instrumental Version by Jack Thweatt Issho Together by idokay The Shores of Haikou by Lance Conrad 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Shiroyama Park 1:56 Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine 2:46 Takayama Festival 3:56 Stay At A Traditional Ryokan 4:47 Miyagawa Morning Markets 5:35 Sake Brewery Hopping 6:58 Takayama Old Town 8:03 Hida Folk Village 9:14 Day trip to Shirakawa-go or Kamikochi #takayama #japan #takayamatravelguide