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    3 Days in Takayama Japan 2026 – Best Things To Do in Takayama Japan



    3 Days in Takayama Japan 2026 – Best Things To Do in Takayama Japan

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    Three peaceful days in the Japanese Alps—this is rural Japan at its most serene.
    Starting in Takayama, we wandered through morning markets, cedar-lined shrines, and quiet alleys in the preserved old town. We took a slow journey to Shirakawa-go (UNESCO village), one of Japan’s most stunning traditional villages. We ended with a visit to the koi-filled canals of Hida-Furukawa—an unexpected highlight.

    This trip wasn’t about rushing through famous landmarks—it was about slowing down, taking in the quiet, and seeing a side of Japan that often gets missed.

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    Hotel we stayed at and can recommend:
    Hotel Takayama Station: https://trip.tpx.lv/R6h3zLZ4

    00:00 intro
    00:28 Day 1: Osaka Castle
    01:12 Our Stay in Takayama
    01:35 Day 2: Shirakawa-go Village, Shiroyama Park, takayama night walk.
    05:53 Day 3: Morning Market, Takayama Old Town (Sanmachi Suji), Koi fish in Hida-Furukawa

    Starting point: Osaka → Takayama → Shirakawa-go → Hida

    If you’re planning a trip to Japan and looking for something off the beaten path, this 3-day route offers a slower, deeper experience.
    Let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments below.

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    30 Comments

    1. @laistahir on

      Takayama feels like a pause button on the rest of Japan. Quiet streets, koi-filled canals, and a village that looks like it hasn't changed in centuries.
      If you’ve ever wanted to experience rural Japan at its calmest, this trip might be for you. Enjoy 😊

    3. @marcinkaniaburka3422 on

      Beautiful views and video, just the color grading I think it's to much/too rich – I think the views would be enough beautiful with natural colors, nature shots look unrealistic… Keep up the amazing job!

    7. @bymissybee on

      I started watching your video and was immediately blown away by the quality—the colors, the clarity, everything! I thought to myself, “He’s definitely using something like the Sony a7iii… no way I could get this kind of footage with my Osmo Pocket.”

      Then surprise—there it was, the shadow of the DJI Osmo on the floor! I was shocked (in the best way)! 😄

      Would you mind sharing the settings, accessories, and color grading tools you used? I’d really appreciate it. Amazing work I loved the video!

    13. @TravelGuide3663 on

      Three peaceful days in the Japanese Alps—this looks absolutely serene! Wandering through Takayama’s old town and Shirakawa-go feels so calming. The koi canals in Hida-Furukawa are such a lovely surprise. Thanks for sharing this amazing experience!

    25. @SSpaceGGhost on

      great shots – little heavy on the yellow tints to warm it – but what a lovely postcard memory of that location….the most picturesque ive seen of Takayama so far well done dude.

    28. @danc5618 on

      Thank you so much for sharing this video with us, I stumbled yesterday on the page of Takayama, and wanted to see more of it. Didn't expect to see also Shirakawa-go, which I couldn't manage to visit in the past.
      Everything is so beautiful and at a slow pace, perfect for how I'd think a trip in Japan should be. Was this done in Spring, during a specific month? And thank you again 🙏

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