Guidebook for Takayama
Essentials
I recommend this local supermarket for liquors, fresh foods, fruits, bread, snacks, etc. 5 mins walk from the Station.
Boss Foods Market Honten
1-chōme-101 OkamotomachiI recommend this local supermarket for liquors, fresh foods, fruits, bread, snacks, etc. 5 mins walk from the Station.
5 mins walk from the Station. So many choices for cosmetics, drugs, health care items, home consumables, etc. Recommended for tourists as well.
Sugi Drug
5 mins walk from the Station. So many choices for cosmetics, drugs, health care items, home consumables, etc. Recommended for tourists as well.
Almost never visited by tourists yet, but interesting spots as ordinary public bath(SENTO) for locals. A bit different from Onsen, and much cheaper (450 Yen). Bring your own towels/shampoo.
天満湯
Almost never visited by tourists yet, but interesting spots as ordinary public bath(SENTO) for locals. A bit different from Onsen, and much cheaper (450 Yen). Bring your own towels/shampoo.
Only food items in large lots are available. Mainly for local restaurant business owners, but very cheap if you want big amount. 5 mins walk from Station.
Amica
2-chōme-115-2 ShōwamachiOnly food items in large lots are available. Mainly for local restaurant business owners, but very cheap if you want big amount. 5 mins walk from Station.
A big supermarket for locals, nearest one from Station. Fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy, delicatessen, fish, meat, seasonings, etc. Prices are medium. There are small food court on 2F, very cheap.
Surugaya Asumo
2-chōme-45-1 OkamotomachiA big supermarket for locals, nearest one from Station. Fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy, delicatessen, fish, meat, seasonings, etc. Prices are medium. There are small food court on 2F, very cheap.
SEVEN BANK ATM is available. 5 mins walk from Station. 100 Yen coffee for take out.
7-ELEVEN Takayama Okamotomachi Store
1-34 岡本町SEVEN BANK ATM is available. 5 mins walk from Station. 100 Yen coffee for take out.
SEVEN BANK ATM available. 5 mins walk from Station, after passing Hida Hotel PLAZA and Takayama City Hall on your right hand.
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7-Eleven Takayama Shimosannomachi
1-19 ShimosannomachiSEVEN BANK ATM available. 5 mins walk from Station, after passing Hida Hotel PLAZA and Takayama City Hall on your right hand.
Maybe the cheapest haircut in Takayama, mainly for locals. 1,000 Yen for simple haircut. Takes 15-20 mins to be done. Both male/female. 5 mins walk from Station (just behind).
美容プラージュ 高山店
1-chōme-1-320 ShōwamachiMaybe the cheapest haircut in Takayama, mainly for locals. 1,000 Yen for simple haircut. Takes 15-20 mins to be done. Both male/female. 5 mins walk from Station (just behind).
Good location (5 mins walk from Station). 1,000 Yen for admission. A variety of Hot Spring Bathtub, Sauna, indoor/outdoor, etc. A bit artificial type in the town center, but easy to access.
Takayama Green Hotel
2-chōme-180 NishinoisshikimachiGood location (5 mins walk from Station). 1,000 Yen for admission. A variety of Hot Spring Bathtub, Sauna, indoor/outdoor, etc. A bit artificial type in the town center, but easy to access.
Shopping
We like buying second hand items in this shop. electronics, furniture, crafts, and any items in very reasonable prices and conditions. Highly recommended.
サンタの創庫 高山岡本店
2-chōme-46-6 OkamotomachiWe like buying second hand items in this shop. electronics, furniture, crafts, and any items in very reasonable prices and conditions. Highly recommended.
Walkable distance from the Station. A lot of collections for clothes, bags, shoes, furniture, electronics, home accessories, etc. in reasonable prices. Usually no tourists go there, but recommended.
2nd STREET 高山店
Walkable distance from the Station. A lot of collections for clothes, bags, shoes, furniture, electronics, home accessories, etc. in reasonable prices. Usually no tourists go there, but recommended.
Huge collection of local souvenir shops concentrates in this mall. A lot of food items (mainly Japanese sweets), available for free tasting! Annexed to Green Hotel, 5 mins walk from Station.
飛騨物産館
2-chōme-180 NishinoisshikimachiHuge collection of local souvenir shops concentrates in this mall. A lot of food items (mainly Japanese sweets), available for free tasting! Annexed to Green Hotel, 5 mins walk from Station.
Quite cheap selection of daily clothes, pajamas, sheets, mats, sweaters, etc. Popular for locals, but recommended for tourists as well. 5 mins walk from Station.
暮らしの衣料マツオカ昭和店
1-chōme-167-6 ShōwamachiQuite cheap selection of daily clothes, pajamas, sheets, mats, sweaters, etc. Popular for locals, but recommended for tourists as well. 5 mins walk from Station.
Shoe Plaza
1-chōme-167-6 ShōwamachiBig selection for shoes. Reasonable prices, and easy access (5 mins) from Station.
Maybe 15 mins walk from Station. Within "VALOR", one of the biggest shopping mall in Takayama. 2nd Floor. Amazing collection of cheap items for any categories you can imagine. Shopping paradise.
Silk
3-chōme-18-2 OkamotomachiMaybe 15 mins walk from Station. Within "VALOR", one of the biggest shopping mall in Takayama. 2nd Floor. Amazing collection of cheap items for any categories you can imagine. Shopping paradise.
5 mins walk from Station. 2nd Floor of SURUGAYA Supermarket. Amazing selection of any items you can imagine. Japanese shopping paradise.
Can*Do
2-chōme-2-45-1 Okamotomachi5 mins walk from Station. 2nd Floor of SURUGAYA Supermarket. Amazing selection of any items you can imagine. Japanese shopping paradise.
Huge electronics shops, all brand new items. Reasonable price. Mobiles, Games, Toys also available. 15 mins walk from Station.
EDION Takayama
7-chōme-93-1 KamiokamotomachiHuge electronics shops, all brand new items. Reasonable price. Mobiles, Games, Toys also available. 15 mins walk from Station.
Biggest DIY Shop in Takayama. You can find almost everything you need for Home DIY here, in reasonable prices. Very popular for locals (Never seen tourists). 20 mins walk from Station.
Barrow Takayamamise Home Improvement
3-chōme-608 NishinoisshikimachiBiggest DIY Shop in Takayama. You can find almost everything you need for Home DIY here, in reasonable prices. Very popular for locals (Never seen tourists). 20 mins walk from Station.
High Sense Shopping Mall, in walkable distance from Station. Cloths, Sports items, Supermarkets, Crafts, are all available here. Always crowded by locals.
フレスポ飛騨高山歯科
1-chōme-5-8 TenmanmachiHigh Sense Shopping Mall, in walkable distance from Station. Cloths, Sports items, Supermarkets, Crafts, are all available here. Always crowded by locals.
Maybe the biggest 100 yen shop in Takayama. Mainly for locals. You can find almost everything here in 100 Yen. Shopping paradise.
Daiso Takayama
3-chōme-3-57 KamiokamotomachiMaybe the biggest 100 yen shop in Takayama. Mainly for locals. You can find almost everything here in 100 Yen. Shopping paradise.
clothes, bags, shoes, food courts, game center, books, drugs, etc. all available in this local shopping mall. 20 mins walk from Station.
Lotteria
3-chōme-1135 Nishinoisshikimachiclothes, bags, shoes, food courts, game center, books, drugs, etc. all available in this local shopping mall. 20 mins walk from Station.
Entertainment & Activities
Typical Japanese KARAOKE BOX experience spot, located conveniently near Miyagawa River & Morning Market. You should try it once !
カラオケハウスピコット
3-chōme-58-8 HonmachiTypical Japanese KARAOKE BOX experience spot, located conveniently near Miyagawa River & Morning Market. You should try it once !
Play B
1-chōme-325 ShōwamachiThe only bowling spot in Takayama. 1 min from Station (just behind). open until 10pm.
Maybe the biggest game spots in Takayama. High tech new models, gun-shooting, drumming, music, puzzle, slots, fighting, Crane Game, RPG, quiz, all type of games available. 15 mins walk from Station.
SEGA
7-7 上岡本町Maybe the biggest game spots in Takayama. High tech new models, gun-shooting, drumming, music, puzzle, slots, fighting, Crane Game, RPG, quiz, all type of games available. 15 mins walk from Station.
Food Scene
Most likely the cheapest but tasty spot for SUSHI in Takayama. 100 yen per plate on belt conveyor style. Always crowded by locals. 15 mins walk from Station. Highly recommended.
はま寿司 ４１号高山店
7-chōme-7-48-1 KamiokamotomachiMost likely the cheapest but tasty spot for SUSHI in Takayama. 100 yen per plate on belt conveyor style. Always crowded by locals. 15 mins walk from Station. Highly recommended.
Maybe one of the cheapest choice of nicely brewed coffee in Takayama. Free refill. 200 Yen for a cup of Blended Coffee. More than 30 choices for tasty donuts available. 10 mins walk from Station.
Mister Donut Takayama Shop
3-chōme-18-2 OkamotomachiMaybe one of the cheapest choice of nicely brewed coffee in Takayama. Free refill. 200 Yen for a cup of Blended Coffee. More than 30 choices for tasty donuts available. 10 mins walk from Station.
Very popular Japanese Coffee Chain. Blend Coffee 400 Yen or so, together with "MORNING" Complimentary toasts. 20 mins walk from Station. Recommended.
Komeda's Coffee
3-chōme-1195-2 NishinoisshikimachiVery popular Japanese Coffee Chain. Blend Coffee 400 Yen or so, together with "MORNING" Complimentary toasts. 20 mins walk from Station. Recommended.
Arts & Culture
Most books are in Japanese, but some English books available. 15mins walk from Station, near old town. Free admission, but need member registration to borrow books for 2 weeks. Splendid architecture.
Takayama City Main Library (Kanshōkan)
2-chōme-2-115 BabamachiMost books are in Japanese, but some English books available. 15mins walk from Station, near old town. Free admission, but need member registration to borrow books for 2 weeks. Splendid architecture.