Hida Takayama, located in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture. It is popular for its old town that has remained since the Edo period, and its highlights and delicious gourmets. This will be an introduction to highlights you can’t miss, and recommended hotels of Hida Takayama.
3 Highlights of Hida Takayama
This will introduce 3 highlights of Hida Takayama you should definitely check out when visiting.
Must-Go in Hida Takayama: “Onsen”
When visiting Japan, you definitely want to visit the “Onsen”. Hida Takayama is famous for its hot spring that was created from the melted snow of the Northern Alps. Try experiencing the soft water that is unique to the natural hot spring.
Gourmets Including Hida Beef in Takayama
Hida Takayama is where Kuroge Wagyu beef brand "Hida beef" is raised. It won the gold award at the brand beef competition of the country, which can be said to be the Olympics of Wagyu, so you should definitely try it when going to Hida Takayama.
The Scenery of the World Heritage
The old town from the Edo period remains at Hida Takayama. You can also get to World Heritage Site "Shirakawa-go" in 1 hour by bus, so you definitely want to see the traditional scenery of Japan.
Getting a Hida Takayama Hotel with Onsen is the Right Choice
There are many hotels with onsen or natural hot springs in Hida Takayama. When choosing a hotel, make sure to book a hotel with a hot spring.
Hida Hotel Plaza in Takayama
Hida Hotel Plaza is located 5 minutes on foot from Takayama Station, making sightseeing easy. The open-air bath on the top floor overlooks the Northern Alps. The hot spring in the basement also has ukiyo-e paintings, and you can feel the traditional atmosphere of Japan.
Spot Information
- Name: Hida Hotel Plaza
- Address: 2-60 Hanaokamachi Takayama, Gifu 506-0009
- Access: 5-minute walk from Takayama Station
Spa Hotel Alpina Hida Takayama
Spa Hotel Alpina Hida Takayama is a 4-minute walk from Takayama Station. It is characterized by having a private natural hot spring. Let’s get in the hot springs while looking at the Takayama town, and relieve your fatigue from your trip.
Spot Information
- Spa Hotel Alpina Hida Takayama
- Address: 5-41 Nadamachi Takayama, Gifu 506-002
- Access: 4-minute walk from Takayama Station
Accessibility from Tokyo to Hida Takayama
There are 4 ways to get to Hida Takayama from Tokyo.
1. By Railway: About 4 and a half hours
1. From Tokyo Station, go to Toyama Station by "JR Shinkansen Kagayaki". Change to "JR Limited Wide View Hida" and go to Hida Furukawa Station.
2. From Tokyo Station, take "JR Shinkansen Nozomi" to Nagoya Station and "JR Limited Express Wide View Hida" to Takayama Station. Change to "JR Takayama Main Line" and go to Hida Furukawa Station.
2. By Bus: About 6 hours
From Shinjuku Station West Exit, go to Takayama Bus Center by Nohi Bus / Keio Bus. Take the Nohi Bus to Furukawa Station.
3. By a Rental Car: About 5 hours
4. By Plane: About 2 and a half hours
Go from Haneda Airport to Toyama Airport by airplane. Go to Hida Furukawa Station by bus and train.
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