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Takayama
Gifu 571m
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Takayama is a mountain city in Gifu Prefecture known for its preserved merchant streets, morning markets, festival floats, Hida craftsmanship, and access to the Japanese Alps. It works well as a stay base for travelers combining old-town culture with Okuhida, Shirakawa-go, and alpine scenery.
💡Why Visit?
Visit Takayama for Edo-period streets, local markets, Hida beef, festival heritage, and a softer mountain-city pace.
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Quick Facts
RegionGifu
CountryJapan
Altitude571m
Budget Stay¥8,000*/night
Budget Food¥3,200*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Aug · Drizzle
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 17°C annually.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature20° – 30°C
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Rainfall195mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
¥8,000*/night
- Guesthouse
- Simple business hotel
🏨 Premium
¥18,000*/night
- Machiya-style inn
- Central ryokan or hotel
✨ Luxury
¥45,000*/night
- Premium ryokan
- Okuhida onsen stay nearby
Local Cuisine
⭐ Hida beeflocal
⭐ Takayama ramenlocal
Mitarashi dangostreet