Your Ultimate Guide During Takayama Spring Festival, Takayama, Japan

Come for the Spring Festival but stay 3 days in Takayama for its historic old town, a sneaky onsen, stunning scenery and Hida beef!

This was my first visit to Japan, which we kicked off in the capital of Tokyo and then Kyoto. I was most excited, however, about getting out of the cities, and seeing a bit of traditional, rural Japan. It was a very happy accident that I chose to stay 3 days in Takayama during the annual聽Takayama Spring Festival!聽Read on for a comprehensive 3-day Takayama itinerary that goes beyond the Spring Festival.

A major drawcard for Takayama is the Takayama Spring Festival, but that鈥檚 not the only reason to choose Takayama as a destination on a trip to Japan. In fact, there is so much to see in and do in 3 days in Takayama, that I have had to split this post into smaller posts! Read my companion posts for a more detailed description of the聽Takayama Spring Festival聽and the聽Tour to Shirakawa-go village.

Firstly, Takayama鈥檚 stunning location in the Gifu prefecture, in the Japanese Alps, makes it the perfect base to explore nearby scenic tourist hotspots such as Shirakawa go, the Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

How it works: The full article is featured in the app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The 911爆料网 App

Guide Name: Your Ultimate Guide During Takayama Spring Festival
Guide Location: Japan » Takayama
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide: