Title: Visit Takayama: 2026 Travel Guide for Takayama, Gunma Prefecture | Expedia.com [Hotels in Takayama](https://expedia.com/Takayama-Hotels.d553248634906953031.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Takayama](https://expedia.com/Takayama-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634906953031.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Takayama](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Takayama.d553248634906953031.Car-Rental-Guide)[Takayama Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Takayama.d553248634906953031.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Takayama ## Travel Guide ![Takayama the ancient town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634906953031/b55cf771-bad2-4bc5-8cbd-b5c6c7b0de7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Takayama the ancient town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634906953031/b55cf771-bad2-4bc5-8cbd-b5c6c7b0de7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Takayama Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=2868393&PinnedHotelID=2868393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634906953031) ![KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96458100/96458079/2a2ca7b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE 512-3 Kusatsu Kusatsu Gunma $189 nightly $209 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Stay at this ryokan in Kusatsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews) We enjoyed our stay. Great staff and service. Very clean and a good dinner buffet. The hotel is a bit of a hike uphill. Google maps might tell you to approach from the right, go behind the hotel and come around to the entrance. This route has a bunch of uneven steps and is somewhat steep. It’s better ... 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Popular attractions Tomizawa Family Residence and Gunma Astronomical Observatory ... [](https://expedia.com/Takayama-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h118722376.Hotel-Information) ![Maebashi Galleria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113646700/113646636/ae3f1fb8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maebashi Galleria 5-chome-9-1 Chiyodamachi Maebashi Gunma Stay at this apartment in Maebashi. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Arts Maebashi and Lunar Park are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews) Prefect Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Maebashi-Hotels-Maebashi-Galleria.h113646636.Hotel-Information) ![Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Takasaki](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37040000/37037100/37037058/5efe7c47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rakuten STAY HOUSE × WILL STYLE Takasaki 1-11-10 Shimowadamachi Takasaki Gunma Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Takasaki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews) Recommended! The home looks exactly like how it is in the photos, condition of home seems good and new. Bedrooms and toilets are at the lower floor, while the living and kitchen area are at the upper floor. The stairs may be slightly steep, but this is the standard Japanese home design. Overall stay was very ... Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Maebashi-Hotels-Rakuten-STAY-HOUSE-WILL-STYLE-Takasaki.h37037058.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Takayama](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634906953031&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Takayama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634906953031&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Mable Village Rock Heart Castle Learn about the local history of Takayama when you take a trip to Mable Village Rock Heart Castle. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Mable-Village-Rock-Heart-Castle-Takayama.d553248621532775580.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gunma Astronomical Observatory Explore the campus of Gunma Astronomical Observatory, during your trip to Takayama. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Gunma-Astronomical-Observatory-Takayama.d553248621532775579.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Takayama ![Nagurumi Castle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053597/e36c6438-67f1-4bc7-a74a-170d59de6118.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Minakami ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nakanojo ![白井城本丸跡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152488/0b0bc7be-3337-49d3-9ca9-aae05d4acbc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [officeshema](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1868372?with_photo_id=133741232) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Shibukawa - 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