Takayama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Takayama

With a population of 66 636, Takayama is a must-see destination in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Takayama deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Takayama

Takayama in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6752
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takayama in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6752
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Takayama

Plane

Although Takayama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toyama (TOY), which is located 57 km from Takayama.

Car

Another option to get to Takayama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 232 km from Takayama. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Takayama doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toyama (TOY), which is located 57 km from Takayama.

Car

Another option to get to Takayama is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 232 km from Takayama. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Takayama

Airlines serving Takayama

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in Takayama

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K's House Takayama - Quality Hostels and Sumiyoshi Ryokan.

Where to stay in popular areas of Takayama

Most booked hotels in Takayama

Takayama Ouan
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,214+
Takayama Green Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,074+

Hiring a car in Takayama

Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Takayama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Takayama, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Takayama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Takayama, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.