How do I get from Kyoto to Takayama?
How to travel between Takayama and Kyoto
- By train via Nagoya. Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Kyoto to Nagoya (35-45 minutes, several trains per hour) and transfer to the JR Hida limited express train to Takayama (140 minutes, one train per hour).
- By train and bus via Kanazawa.
- By highway bus.
Is Takayama Japan worth visiting?
Beautiful landscapes, unique culture, traditional architecture, culinary delights and stunning seasons celebrated with festivals that have been running for hundreds of years. It is this focus on traditions steeped in history that makes Takayama so very worth visiting.
Does the bullet train go to Kyoto?
The shinkansen (bullet train) is the best way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto. It takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs Y13,080 between Tokyo and Kyoto(non-reserved seat). You don’t need to reserve seats on the shinkansen if you travel outside of peak travel hours and outside of peak travel seasons.
How many days should I spend in Takayama?
While one full day is enough to see the most important sights in Takayama, two days allows you to see the sights in Takayama City and then do one day trip to a nearby town. This is my recommendation for anyone visiting the area.
What is Takayama known for?
Takayama is known for its local foods, including sansai (mountain vegetables), wasakana (river fish), beef, soba, ramen, and sake. In addition to its fame for its carpentry, Takayama is well known for its lacquerware, pottery, and furniture.
Why should I visit Takayama?
Sometimes referred to as ‘Hida-Takayama’, the town is famous for its excellent preservation of its Edo Period old town, craft stores, sake breweries and fantastic food scene.
What must eat in Takayama?
Enjoy and find your favorite Takayama local food !
- Hida Beef (飛騨牛) Hida beef is the locally raised beef of the Hida area.
- Hoba Miso (朴葉味噌) Vegetables and mushrooms grilled with miso paste (soy bean paste) on Japanese magnolia leaves.
- Midarashi Dango (みだらし団子)
- Takayama Ramen (高山ラーメン/中華そば)
How do you travel around Takayama?
Takayama: Getting there and around
- By train via Nagoya. Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya (100-120 minutes, several trains per hour) and transfer to the JR Hida limited express train to Takayama (140 minutes, one train per hour).
- By train via Toyama.
- By train and bus via Matsumoto.
- By highway bus.
What kind of city is Takayama?
Takayama (高山) is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. To differentiate it from other places named Takayama, the city is also commonly referred to as Hida-Takayama. Takayama retains a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town.