Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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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: alltrails.com/trail/japan/gifu/shiroyama-park-loop
☑️ Hirata Sake Brewery tour: h-sake.jp/tour-eng
☑️ Sake Tasting Tour of 6 Takayama Breweries: 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: 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: 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: nouhibus.co.jp/english/routebus

😴 WHERE TO STAY IN TAKAYAMA:
- Ryokan Takayama ($): 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 - $$): booking.com/hotel/jp/oyado-hachibei.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Oyado Koto No Yume (city center - $$$): booking.com/hotel/jp/oyado-koto-no-yume.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

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‼️ 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

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