The 9 islands of the Azores: a brief guide
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic promise an experience of Portugal a world away from Lisbon or the Algarve. In
Read more
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 4:30pm
MONTH BY MONTH
Choose a month to travel and discover the best places to visit at that time of year...
READ OUR COMPASS BLOG
Compass is an online travel magazine, designed to inspire and inform...
THE COX & KINGS DIFFERENCES
Discover some of the unique benefits of choosing to travel with Cox & Kings...
- Takayama
- Overview
- Private Travel
- Accommodation
Takayama holidays
Takayama is located in the heart of the Japanese Alps. It retains much of the atmosphere of old Japan and is renowned for its fine crafts and traditional streets, lined with temples and teahouses.
Explore Takayama
Click on your destination of interest
Top things to do in Takayama
Cycle in the countryside
Escorted by a local guide and driver, head out of Takayama to the rural farming villages of Hida, 30 minutes to the north of the city. Here you can take the opportunity to travel deeper into rural Japan on a cycling tour through the rice fields and countryside. Your English-speaking guide will take you on a 2.5-hour ride, with the beautiful Hida mountain range as a backdrop. There will be some inclines to reach a waterfall and views of the northern Alps. The tour also visits minka (traditional wood farmhouses) and a local hot spring.
Explore Takayama's historic district
The focal point of Takayama's historic district is Kami Sannomachi Street, which has been designated an area of preservation as it has some of Japan's most important traditional buildings. The street is lined with preserved historic wooden houses and retains much of its original atmosphere. Look out for various food stalls along the street, where you can purchase local snacks and produce. Nearby is Jinya House, which served as the local government office until 1969 and is now open to the public as a museum. The present building complex consists of various rooms for administrative purposes, offices, kitchens, residential space and a courtroom. Also worth a visit is the Kusakabe Museum, formerly the residence of powerful merchants under government patronage.
The latest from Compass - our online travel magazine
Why you should visit Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: a vibrant stop on the Silk Route, a crossroads between east and west, and the metropole of a medieval empire. This
Read more
A guide to Bhutan’s fantastic festivals
The best time to visit Bhutan is undoubtedly during one of its colourful annual festivals (tshechus). It’s a chance to gain greater
Read more
7 reasons to visit Kenya with Cox & Kings
Jen Morris shares seven highlights of a small-group tour that took her from Mount Kenya to the Masai Mara. Sunsets & sunrises
Read more"We have recently returned from our honeymoon in Japan and just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic time we had!"
Angela and Adrian Turner
Request a brochure
Order your copy of the brochure to see the world come to life in print.
© Cox & Kings 2021