Experience Takayama – what to see and do

Nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is a small city with a big reputation. It’s a joy to stroll around its riverside old town, with its wooden-framed buildings. In winter, when smothered in snow, it becomes a wonderland. Visit hillside Buddhist shrines, the Takayama Jinya historical site, which dates from the Tokugawa shogunate, or sample creamy eggs slow-boiled in hot spring water – a local speciality.

Discover the heritage-rich city of Takayama in the Japanese Alps

Explore hillside Buddhist shrines and historical shogun buildings

Wander the riverside old town and sample savoury local cuisine