Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Takayama

Takayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8309
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8309
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 Times and IX Rental, 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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Takayama

NGONagoya Chubu Centrair Intl
KMQKomatsu
TOYToyama

Airlines serving Takayama

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,087 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (244 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
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Where to stay in Takayama

Average rates range from around ₹ 12,723 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,633 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Takayama

Most booked hotels in Takayama

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Takayama Ouan
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,127+
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Hida Takayama Washington Hotel Plaza
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,213+
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Hirayukan
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,610+
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Hiring a car in Takayama

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,228 and ₹ 1,638. The most frequently booked car type in Takayama is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,228 and ₹ 1,638. The most frequently booked car type in Takayama is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.