3 Days in Takayama Japan 2025 – A Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

3 Days in Takayama Japan 2025 – A Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Takyama. From morning river markets and shrines tucked within towering cedar trees to the koi filled canals of Hidafurkoa and the stunning storybook like houses of Shiraakawa go through calm river walks, peaceful old town alleys and lush forest trails. Let me show you how to travel Takyama. [Music] The next stop is we started our journey in Osaka. Before heading into the Japanese Alps, there was one place I needed to revisit. Osaka Castle. The way the stone walls rise above the moat, surrounded by cherry trees and still water, it always feels timeless. [Music] After a calm stroll, it was time to leave the city behind. In the afternoon, we boarded a train to Nagoya. From there, we hopped on a bus that slowly climbed into the mountains. [Music] [Music] On our first full day in Takyama, we didn’t waste time. At sunrise, we were already on the first bus out heading toward one of the most picturesque villages in Japan. [Music] [Music] Arriving at the village feels like stepping into a painting. Thatched roof houses, soft mountain light, and quiet paths winding through the fields. Shirakawago is known for its gashukuri homes built to survive heavy snow and steeped in tradition. [Music] We stopped at the Mioenji Museum set inside one of those old farm houses. The creaky floors, open hearth, and smoky beams gave us a glimpse into what life here used to be. [Music] You [Music] [Music] wandering through the village, we found Kyoshu, a traditional coffee shop with the most magical view and serene atmosphere. [Music] [Music] [Music] We made our way up to the Oimachi. castle observation deck. It’s a short uphill walk, quiet and surrounded by trees. The village stretches out below, framed by green hills and open sky. [Music] [Music] Back in Takyama, we walked up to Shiroyama Park for sunset. It’s a quiet spot above the town, surrounded by tall trees and the sound of birds. A peaceful place to slow down and just take a breath. [Music] As night fell, we wandered through the streets of Takayama. [Music] [Applause] [Music] We started our final full day by exploring Takyama City. [Music] From there, we headed to Takyama’s morning market, a small but lively riverside market. [Music] [Music] Next, we visited one of the most impressive shrines I’ve seen in Japan, Sakurayamai Mangu. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] afterwards. We walked down to the small bridge near Akiba shrine. [Music] By midm morning, we made our way to Takayyama’s old town known as Sanmachi Suji. Preserved Edo era streets, wooden facads, and little sake breweries. [Music] Come on. Go ahead. [Music] Near the red bridge, we found Hidatakayyama Retro Museum. 900 yen for a quirky little trip through Japan’s Shaw era. [Music] [Music] In the afternoon, we took a bus ride to Hida Furukawa, a village known for something unique. A quiet canal lined with old storehouses and koiish swimming right through it. Okay. Bye. [Music] We spent some time exploring the rest of Hidda, then took the train back with mountain views through the window and a sense that we’d found something special in this quiet corner of Japan. [Music]

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Three peaceful days in the Japanese Alps—this is rural Japan at its most serene.
Starting in Takayama, we wandered through morning markets, cedar-lined shrines, and quiet alleys in the preserved old town. We took a slow journey to Shirakawa-go (UNESCO village), one of Japan’s most stunning traditional villages. We ended with a visit to the koi-filled canals of Hida-Furukawa—an unexpected highlight.

This trip wasn’t about rushing through famous landmarks—it was about slowing down, taking in the quiet, and seeing a side of Japan that often gets missed.

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Hotel we stayed at and can recommend:
Hotel Takayama Station: https://trip.tpx.lv/R6h3zLZ4

00:00 intro
00:28 Day 1: Osaka Castle
01:12 Our Stay in Takayama
01:35 Day 2: Shirakawa-go Village, Shiroyama Park, takayama night walk.
05:53 Day 3: Morning Market, Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji), Koi fish in Hida-Furukawa

Starting point: Osaka → Takayama → Shirakawa-go → Hida

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and looking for something off the beaten path, this 3-day route offers a slower, deeper experience.
Let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments below.

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