Find Historic Hotels in Takayama

Visitors in search of a historical tour should consider a trip to Takayama. Why not appreciate the mountain landscape during your visit?

Takayama is home to 266 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Takayama is notable for landmarks like Takayama Jinya, Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area, and Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village. Cultural venues include Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Hida-no-Sato, and Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Miyagawa Morning Market and Sukyo Mahikari.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Takayama, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Takayama, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.