Takayama

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A mountainous landscape with a small town nestled in a valley.
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A river flowing through a forested valley with dense green foliage on both sides.
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A river flowing through a lush green landscape with rocks and dense vegetation.
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A grassy hill with a dirt path leading up to a rocky outcrop.
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A snow-covered mountain with trees in the foreground.
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Where to stay in Takayama

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Takai

If you're spending some time in Takai, Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park and Japanese Weeping Cherry Tree are top sights worth seeing.

Ryokan Warabino

Ryokan Warabino

3 out of 5
Okuyamada 1320, Kamitakai-gun Takayama Nagano
$214 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$241 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ...
Ryokan Warabino
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
$63 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$69 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were not helpful in providing direction for parking. Staff English were poor. Room is extremely small, no place to put luggage except on the flooring next to bathroom door"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$98 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (809 reviews)
"時期の問題でしょうか… チェックイン、エレベーター、朝食も並ぶことが気になりました。 朝食はビュッフェスタイルですが、席から離れすぎてるため2回は回る気になりませんでした。"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen

2 out of 5
745 Kusatsu Gunma
Stay at this villa in Kusatsu. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Kusatsu Tsurutaro Kataoka Museum and Sainokawara Street are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"Great venue and facilities."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen
Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa

Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa

3 out of 5
1053 Ookaishiko, Kanbara Tsumagoi Gunma
Stay at this cottage in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Asama Volcano Museum and Shiraito Falls are located ...
Holiday Villa Hotel & Resort Karuizawa
YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA

YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA

3.5 out of 5
2271-30 Hosohara, Oaza Omae Tsumagoi Gunma
Stay at this vacation home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and climate control. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"おしゃれで素敵なお部屋でした！"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

YADOKARI VILLAGE KITAKARUIZAWA
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Stay near popular Takayama attractions

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff.
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Matsukawa Gorge

6.0/10 (1 review)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matsukawa Gorge during your travels in Takayama. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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Things to do

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano

$139
per adult
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Snow Monkey Park Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Strolling through the towering cedar avenue of Togakushi.

Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions

$155
per adult
Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

$85
per adult
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji

$113
per adult
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Town Walking Tour with Oyaki Tasting

Nagano Zenkoji Temple Town Walking Tour with Oyaki Tasting

$61
per adult
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Town Walking Tour with Oyaki Tasting
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Cities near Takayama

A garden with purple wisteria hanging from trees, surrounded by people and colorful flowers.

Nakano

A red bridge over a calm river, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Suzaka

A man writing in a notebook, traditional Japanese architecture, and signage in Japanese.

Yamanouchi

A vast agricultural field with rows of young plants, a tractor, and a blue vehicle. In the background, there are buildings and a snow-capped mountain.

Tsumagoi

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