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Shirakawa-go
Heritage preservation
Historical village in a remote mountain area featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses.
4.50 (31.5K reviews)
(~33.62 km from centre)
2
Miyagawa Morning Markets
Market
Food market held near the river with stalls selling vegetables, fruits & other local farm products.
4.10 (7.9K reviews)
(~0.84 km from centre)
3
Takayama Jinya
Historical landmark
Tours are offered of this historical, restored government building with a Japanese garden.
4.20 (7.2K reviews)
(~0.59 km from centre)
4
Taisho Ike Pond
Scenic spot
Surrounded by woods & mountains, this placid lake area features hiking, boating & scenic lookouts.
4.50 (4.2K reviews)
(~34.52 km from centre)
5
Hida no Sato Open Air Museum
Open air museum
Open-air museum featuring Edo-period farmhouses, known for their thatched roofs & wood construction.
4.40 (4.2K reviews)
(~1.64 km from centre)
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Gero Onsen Gassho-mura
Open air museum
Cultural museum in a recreated mountain village, with folk exhibits, craft workshops & a teahouse.
3.90 (3.8K reviews)
(~36.84 km from centre)
8
Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi
Tourist attraction
Small wood suspension bridge, immortalized in a 1920s novel, famed for its rugged mountain backdrop.
4.60 (3.8K reviews)
(~36.77 km from centre)
9
Roadside Meiho
Toll road rest stop
Mountainside rest stop with restaurants & takeout stalls, plus Yoshida River strolls & fishing.
3.90 (3.7K reviews)
(~38.39 km from centre)
10
Kamikōchi
Scenic spot
Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views.
4.70 (3.6K reviews)
(~38.17 km from centre)
11
Bokkanosato
Theme park
Interactive farm with horses, sheep & alpacas, plus seasonal flower viewing & an on-site bakery.
4.10 (3.5K reviews)
(~34.15 km from centre)
12
Ogimachi Castle Observation Deck
Observation deck
Walks & viewpoints on the site of a samurai-era castle overlooking traditional thatched farmhouses.
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
(~33.74 km from centre)
13
Wada House
Heritage building
Preserved, historic gassho-style house on farm land still occupied & partially open to the public.
4.20 (3.2K reviews)
(~33.59 km from centre)
15
Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village
Heritage preservation
This quaint mountain village featuring Gassho-style houses is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4.30 (2.9K reviews)
(~42.59 km from centre)
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Hida Great Limestone Cave
Scenic spot
Large, high-altitude limestone cave with 3 separate areas, unique rock formations & a museum.
4.00 (2.8K reviews)
(~16.36 km from centre)
17
Nishihotakaguchi Station Observation Deck
Observation deck
👍👍 This place is breathtaking. It is absolutely worth it to take a trip up to this viewpoint. Was one of the highlights of my trip, must-do if in the area. I visited while I was in Takayama, and it is a very easy bus ride there and back.
4.50 (2.8K reviews)
(~34.55 km from centre)
18
Takasu Snow Park
Ski resort
Popular skiing & snowboarding area with gear rentals, a restaurant & a kids' zone with tubing.
4.20 (2.7K reviews)
(~37.09 km from centre)
19
Meiho Ski Resort
Ski resort
Winter sports complex with skiing & snowboarding areas, plus camping & zip lines in summer.
4.20 (2.1K reviews)
(~28.88 km from centre)
20
Okuhida Bear's Ranch
Zoo
Small-scale enclosure with dozens of black bears, where visitors can throw food & take photos.
4.00 (2K reviews)
(~27.7 km from centre)