About Takayama
Takayama (高山市 Takayama-shi), sometimes called Hida-Takayama (飛騨高山) to distinguish it from other towns of the same name, is a city near the northern Japan Alps of Gifu prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Japanese yen (JPY)
Symbol: ¥
Language
Japanese
Phone Code
+81
International dialing code for Japan
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Japan
Region
Asia
Eastern Asia
How to Get to Takayama
Transportation options and arrival information
Takayama is the major transport hub of the Hida region.
Getting Around Takayama
Local transportation and navigation tips
Takayama is small enough to cover on foot, butbicycle rental(¥600 per day from the youth hostel) is also a good option.
Safety in Takayama
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.336)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Takayama
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Takayama has more traditional-style accommodation than western-style hotels, but it is a great opportunity to experience a ryokan or temple stay. Keep in mind that in Japan, room rates are advertised as per person as opposed to per room. Accommodation is categorized below with the assumption two adults would be staying in the room.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1 protected sites near Takayama
Things to See in Takayama
4 landmarks and points of interest
Dōnosora Site
Archaeological site in Takayama, Chūbu, Japan
Hikaru Museum
Museum in Japan
Shiroyama Park
park in Takayama, Japan
Akahogi Tile Kiln Site
Archaeological site in Takayama, Japan
Source: Wikidata
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