Hōshōkaku

Takayama


Surrounded by the greenery of Shiroyama-kōen, this upscale hillside ryokan at the edge of town has wonderful outdoor rooftop hot springs with city views and sumptuous kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine). If arriving by train, it's easiest to grab a taxi out here.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Takayama attractions

1. Takayama-jō

0.16 MILES

Various trails lead through Shiroyama-kōen and up the mountainside to the ruins of the castle, Takayama-jō. As you descend, you can take a look at the…

2. Takayama Museum of History & Art

0.16 MILES

Not to be confused with the Hida Takayama Museum of Art, this free museum is situated around pretty gardens and features 14 themed exhibition rooms…

4. Takayama-jinya

0.22 MILES

These sprawling grounds south of Sanmachi-suji house the only remaining prefectural office building of the Tokugawa shogunate, originally the…

5. Takayama Shōwa-kan

0.3 MILES

This nostalgia bonanza from the Shōwa period (1926–89) focuses on 1955 to 1965, a time of great optimism between Japan's postwar malaise and the 1980s…

6. Hida Kokubun-ji

0.48 MILES

The original buildings of Takayama's oldest temple were constructed in the 8th century, but later destroyed by fire. The oldest of the present buildings…

7. Kusakabe Folk Museum

0.49 MILES

This merchant and moneychanger's house, dating from the 1890s, showcases the striking craftsmanship of traditional Takayama carpenters. Inside is a…

8. Yoshijima Heritage House

0.52 MILES

Design buffs shouldn't miss Yoshijima-ke, well documented in architectural publications. Lack of ornamentation allows you to focus on the spare lines,…