Takayama, Gifu · Things to do
Things to Do in Takayama: 11 Places with Hours, Prices and Access
11 things to do · checked October 20, 2026
11 things to do in Takayama, from the station outward
Hours, prices and access checked against each place's own page on October 20, 2026. They change; check before you go.
1Sanmachi Suji (Old Town)古い町並（三町）
Preserved merchant district · Old Town
The former commercial centre of Takayama, with rows of wooden townhouses, continuous latticework and clear water channels under the eaves. It is also the sake-brewing quarter; the breweries mark their doors with round cedar-leaf balls.
- Access
- About 12 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
2Old Town sake breweries古い町並の酒蔵
Sake breweries and tasting · Old Town
Seven sake breweries stand in the old town, some founded in the Edo period, and visitors can taste sake. Each shop sets its own hours and closing days; a brewery tour at Hirata Sake Brewery can be booked online.
- Access
- In the old town, about 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
- Hours
- About 9:00 to 18:00; varies by shop
- Closed on
- Often Tuesday or Wednesday; varies by shop
3Jinya-mae Morning Market陣屋前朝市
Morning market · Takayama Jinya
A market in front of Takayama Jinya that is more than 300 years old, where only farmers may sell. Stalls can drop to about 10 when it rains or in winter.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
- Hours
- 7:00 to noon (April to November); 8:00 to noon (December to March)
- Closed on
- Open all year round
- Price
- Free to enter
4Miyagawa Morning Market宮川朝市
Morning market · Miyagawa River
A riverside market of about 60 shops and stalls along roughly 350 metres of the Miyagawa, between Kajibashi and Yayoibashi bridges. The count can fall to about 10 in rain or winter.
- Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
- Hours
- 7:00 to noon (April to November); 8:00 to noon (December to March)
- Closed on
- Open all year round
- Price
- Free to enter
5Takayama Jinya高山陣屋
Historic government house · Old Town
A governor's office of the Edo period, the only one of more than 60 such buildings in Japan that survives. It was in official use from 1692 to 1969 and includes residential space and storehouses for tax rice.
- Access
- About 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
- Hours
- 8:45 to 17:00, last entry 16:30 (1 April to 31 October); 8:45 to 16:30, last entry 16:00 (1 November to 31 March)
- Closed on
- 29 December to 3 January; may close for inspections or storms
- Price
- Adults ¥500 (fee revised 1 April 2026); age 18 and under free
6Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall高山祭屋台会館
Museum · Sakurayama Hachimangu
A hall in the grounds of Sakurayama Hachimangu that shows four of the eleven floats used in the autumn Takayama Festival at a time. The display is changed three times a year.
- Access
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00 (March to November); 9:00 to 16:30 (December to February)
- Closed on
- Open all year round
- Price
- Adults ¥1,000; high school ¥600; elementary and junior high ¥500
7Higashiyama Walking Course東山遊歩道
Temple walk · Higashiyama
A promenade of about 4 km through the hillside temple area on the east side of town, where many temples were established in the 16th century. It ends at Shiroyama Park.
- Access
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station to the course.
8Hida Kokubunji Temple飛騨国分寺
Temple · Near JR Takayama Station
A temple designated as a National Historic Site, with a ginkgo tree in its grounds that is a national natural monument and is estimated to be about 1,300 years old. Tea talks with a monk and meditation sessions are by reservation.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
- Hours
- Reception (goshuin, charms, main hall viewing) 9:00 to 16:00; may be unavailable during ceremonies
9Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)飛騨民俗村・飛騨の里
Open-air folk village · Kamiokamoto
An open-air village of more than 30 buildings on about 99,000 square metres of sloped ground, including thatched houses that are National Cultural Treasures. Craft demonstrations and hands-on workshops run on site.
- Access
- About 10 minutes by Sarubobo Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center (get off at Hida-no-Sato-Shita; ¥210 one way).
- Hours
- 8:30 to 17:00; evening hours are extended during the light-up periods
- Closed on
- Open all year round
- Price
- Adults ¥700; elementary and junior high ¥200
10Shirakawa-go白川郷
World Heritage village (day trip) · Shirakawa Village (day trip)
A village of steep thatched gassho-style farmhouses, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1995. From 1 December 2026 tour buses using the village's Seseragi Park Oro car park need an advance reservation.
Day trip. Check the Nohi Bus timetable: some departures need a reserved seat.
- Access
- Nohi Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, about 50 minutes, ¥2,800 one way; some departures need a reserved seat.
11Shin-Hotaka Ropeway新穂高ロープウェイ
Mountain ropeway (day trip) · Okuhida Onsen-go (day trip)
Japan's first double-decker gondolas, rising to 2,200 metres above sea level for views of the Northern Alps. Climbers use it as a start point for hikes.
Day trip. Suspended 24 to 27 November 2026 for maintenance.
- Access
- Nohi Bus Shinhotaka Line from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, ¥2,200 one way to the ropeway (children 6 to 12 half fare). About 80 minutes by car.
- Hours
- 8:30 to 16:00 (all year); 9:00 to 15:30 from 1 December to 31 March; weekends and holidays in October from 8:00
- Closed on
- No regular closing day. Both ropeways are suspended for maintenance on 24 to 27 November 2026; service can also stop in bad weather.
- Price
- Round trip: adults ¥2,900; children ¥1,450
Good to know
Takayama is a walking town. The old town, Takayama Jinya and both morning markets are 10 to 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station, and the Festival Floats Exhibition Hall and the Higashiyama walking course are about 20. The two morning markets close at noon, so they decide the order of the day.
Hida Folk Village is about 10 minutes by Sarubobo Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center. Shirakawa-go (about 50 minutes by Nohi Bus) and the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway (about 80 minutes by car) are the two day trips on this list.
Dates to plan around: Takayama Jinya has charged ¥500 since 1 April 2026 and closes at 16:30 from 1 November. Both Shin-Hotaka ropeways are suspended on 24 to 27 November 2026 for maintenance and move to winter hours (9:00 to 15:30) from 1 December. From 1 December 2026, tour buses parking at Shirakawa-go's Seseragi Park Oro need an advance reservation.
In depth
On foot, by local bus, or a day trip
Getting there from JR Takayama Station, what it costs to get in, and when it opens. Adult prices; children's prices are on each card above.
| Where | From JR Takayama Station | Entry (adult) | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old town, sake breweries, Takayama Jinya, Jinya-mae market | On foot: Sanmachi about 12 min, Jinya about 15 min, Jinya-mae market about 10 min | Jinya ¥500 · market free · old-town street: no fee stated | Jinya 8:45 to 17:00 (Apr to Oct), 8:45 to 16:30 (Nov to Mar) · market 7:00 to noon (Apr to Nov), 8:00 to noon (Dec to Mar) · breweries about 9:00 to 18:00 |
| Miyagawa Morning Market | On foot, about 15 min | Free | 7:00 to noon (Apr to Nov), 8:00 to noon (Dec to Mar) |
| Floats Exhibition Hall, Higashiyama walking course | On foot, about 20 min | Floats Hall ¥1,000 · walking course: no fee stated | Floats Hall 9:00 to 17:00 (Mar to Nov), 9:00 to 16:30 (Dec to Feb) |
| Hida Kokubunji | On foot, about 5 min | Fee not stated by the temple | Reception 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Hida Folk Village | Sarubobo Bus about 10 min from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, ¥210 one way | ¥700 | 8:30 to 17:00 |
| Day trip: Shirakawa-go | Nohi Bus about 50 min, ¥2,800 one way | Village entry: not checked here | Check the bus timetable |
| Day trip: Shin-Hotaka Ropeway | Nohi Bus Shinhotaka Line ¥2,200 one way; about 80 min by car | Round trip ¥2,900 | 8:30 to 16:00; 9:00 to 15:30 from 1 Dec to 31 Mar |
By kind of trip
First trip, half a day on foot
These three are within 15 minutes of the station. The Jinya's last entry is 16:30 from April to October and 16:00 from November to March.
Sanmachi Suji (Old Town) · Jinya-mae Morning Market · Takayama Jinya
Early morning
The two markets open at 7:00 from April to November and 8:00 from December to March, and close at noon. The breweries are generally open from about 9:00; many close on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Jinya-mae Morning Market · Miyagawa Morning Market · Old Town sake breweries
Rain or snow
A museum hall, a historic government house and brewery shops. The markets thin to about 10 stalls in rain or winter.
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall · Takayama Jinya · Old Town sake breweries
With children
The Jinya is free for ages 18 and under, Hida Folk Village is ¥200 for elementary and junior high, the Floats Hall ¥500, and the ropeway ¥1,450 round trip for children.
Takayama Jinya · Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato) · Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall · Shin-Hotaka Ropeway
A full day away from the old town
Shirakawa-go is about 50 minutes by Nohi Bus; the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway is about 80 minutes by car, with a bus from the same bus centre.
Questions
What time do the Takayama morning markets open and close?
The Jinya-mae and Miyagawa markets run 7:00 to noon from April to November and 8:00 to noon from December to March, all year round, and are free to enter. The Miyagawa market has about 60 stalls along 350 metres of the river; the number can drop to about 10 in rain or winter.
How much is Takayama Jinya, and when does it close?
Adults pay ¥500 (since 1 April 2026); ages 18 and under are free. It is open 8:45 to 17:00 from 1 April to 31 October and 8:45 to 16:30 from 1 November to 31 March, with the ticket window closing 30 minutes earlier. It is closed 29 December to 3 January and can close for inspections or storms.
How do I get to Shirakawa-go from Takayama?
Nohi Bus runs from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shirakawa-go in about 50 minutes for ¥2,800 one way. Some departures are reserved-seat only, so check the timetable and book through Nohi Bus.
Is the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway open in late November?
Both ropeways are suspended for maintenance from 24 to 27 November 2026 and the shops and restaurants at the stations are closed those days. From 1 December to 31 March the ropeway runs 9:00 to 15:30. Round trip is ¥2,900 for adults and ¥1,450 for children.
How do I get to Hida Folk Village?
Take the Sarubobo Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, about 10 minutes, and get off at Hida-no-Sato-Shita (¥210 one way). It is open 8:30 to 17:00 every day and costs ¥700 for adults and ¥200 for elementary and junior high students.