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Takayama
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CountryJapan
RegionClassic Japan
Best monthsNo clear best season
Nearest airportsTOY · Toyama Airport · 57 km
KMQ · Komatsu Airport · 81 km
NGO · Chubu Centrair International Airport · 148 km
KMQ · Komatsu Airport · 81 km
NGO · Chubu Centrair International Airport · 148 km
About
Takayama (高山市, Takayama-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ta.ka.ja.ma, -ka.ja.maꜜ.ɕi]) 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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Takayama the warmest month is August (average high 31°) and the coolest is January (3°). Most rainy days come in January.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- MAHIKARI CENTRESight · 443 m
- SUKYO MAHIKARI CENTRESight · 445 m
- 19648Sight · 454 m
- 昭和児童公園(ポッポ公園)Nature & park · 476 m
- The Great Gingko of Hida Kokubun-jiSight · 477 m
- 飛騨国分寺Sight · 500 m
- 高山陣屋Museum · 594 m
- 市民広場Nature & park · 620 m
- 国分尼寺史跡広場Nature & park · 640 m
- 山桜神社Sight · 668 m
- 中橋公園Nature & park · 697 m
- Nakabashi bridgeSight · 717 m
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 6 |
| Low | -5 | -5 | -2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)