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Takayama

Japan · Gifu

Takayama is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2025, the city had an estimated population of 81,968 in 36,815 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 2,177.61 square kilometers (840.78 sq mi) making it the largest city by area in Japan. The high altitude and separation from other areas of Japan kept the area fairly isolated, allowing Takayama to develop its own culture over about a 300-year period.

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Things to do in Takayama

One-Way Bus Ticket: Takayama to Kanazawa via UNESCO Shirakawa-go · 6 h · from $71.71 · 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
From Takayama: Alpine Splendor - Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi · 9 h · from $213.17 · 5.0/5 (180 reviews)
Takayama Explore Gokayama and Shirakawa go · 9 h · from $181.23 · 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
Departing from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura · 7 h 20 min · from $63.94 · 4.6/5 (178 reviews)
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket · 11 h 45 min · from $22.16 · 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Takayama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide · 6 h · from $120.60 · 4.9/5 (96 reviews)

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