Great way to get fast up the mountain. There is a live webcam on their site so you can see the conditions at the top. Nice to walk around and see the different observation decks

We went up in Autumn & it was stunning going up & over the ropeway. As the mountain views open up before you - beautiful scenery. Apart from the short walk around to the great viewpoints, took the pretty hard hike up the hill to the hut & the views were even better, although pretty concerned about any bears nearby!

Really enjoyed visiting here. Visited in autumn on Oct 24th 2025. Too early to see the trees in autumn colors unfortunately but some are already changing. Very fortunate as the weather is cooperating and we had a clear view of the mountains. The Ropeway has 2 storey just a short ride to the top.

Highlight of our trip. The views were absolutely fantastic and the ropeway itself was not expensive. The cafe did decent coffee. Gift shop was quite expensive but you would expect this for such a isolated location. At times I could see wait times becoming a issue. The visitors centre was shit for renovation and other work was being done at the top of ropeway 2 so it looses a star. The 'nature' walk was a nice quiet walk away from everyone and takes around a hour to to a circular route. You can walk from the top of ropeway two towards a mountain top, but the signage is unclear and we were weary of walking too far away. If the weather is foggy or raining I couldn't recommend a visit because you wouldn't be able to see anything.

Had a really great experience at Shinhotaka Ropeway. The views from the top were stunning, and the double-deck cable car ride itself felt unique and very smooth. The area is peaceful, the air is fresh, and everything is well-organized for visitors. It does get crowded at certain times and the tickets can feel a bit pricey, but the scenery and overall experience were absolutely worth it. A wonderful spot to enjoy Japan’s mountain landscape.

A good place to spend 3-4 hours in total. You get a good view of peaks and second gondola ride is pretty cool. First gondola ride is of 4 minutes runs at every 0 & 30 minute of the hour. Second one runs at every 15 & 45 minutes of the hour so plan your return journey accordingly. They have cafe here with food options

Very nice views There are some hiking trails And a lot of restaurants and gift shops The were warning signs about bears but bears were not provided 🤭

I enjoyed the experience and found the historical building really interesting—it gives you a great glimpse into Japan’s Edo-period government life. However, I do wish there had been more explanations in English. Most of the signs and information were in Japanese, so it was a bit hard to fully understand the context without a guide. Still, a beautiful place worth visiting if you appreciate history and architecture!

Takayama's Jinya is a very interesting example of civilian architecture before the Meiji Period. It offers valuable perspective against the long list of temples, shrines, and a dozen of casltes that survived to the modern day. The building is well kept, sports a sober but pretty garden, with some of the rooms filled with origian furniture. More importantly, it is the sole example of a government office from the Edo Period. Don't miss it when you are in Takayama

The exposition at Takayama Jinya was bigger than we expected and offered a really interesting glimpse into traditional Japanese interior and architecture. All visitors are asked to remove their shoes at the entrance, place them in a plastic bag, and carry them throughout the visit — something to keep in mind before entering. There’s no rush inside, and several peaceful spots let you sit on tatami mats and enjoy views of the surrounding nature. A calm and enriching experience overall.

I would highly recommend a visit here! We did a guided visit our tour guide, Yoshi (through Japan Guide Agency), and loved it. There really is a lot to see here. It was also a great activity to do in the rain.

Nice building and good to get some history. The joinery and structure of the building is phenomenal, something I really appreciated looking at. Educational on the buildings use and different methods of roofing.

The provincial governor dispatched by the Shogunate performed the official duties involved in ruling over Hida (e.g., the administration, policing and judicial functions). Takayama Jinya is the only such site of a provincial governor / magistrate’s office – of around 60 across Japan where the main building still remains today. Popular place with tourists and locals. Easy terrain, lot of easy walking. Wear comfy shoes, take water, mostly under cover. Great place for photography.

The explanations in the rooms could be a bit more detailed (there’s just one or two sentences per room), but seeing the beautiful garden during sunset is worth the small price of admission alone.

It is a museum and exhibition hall devoted to the lovely floats of the Takayama Festival. Festival is held annually in April and October. The streets fill with tens of thousands of locals and visitors enjoying food from stalls and refreshments. Popular place, have to buy tickets. Easy terrain, easy walking around museum. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Great place for photography.

We missed the festival by a few days (it’s on the 9th and 10th October), so we got to see some of the floats (4) at the museum. Your visit will be rather quick because there’s not much to see, but you can learn a bit about the history behind the festival and the floats through the audioguides (available in english) and if you come with a guide, as it was our case. The video they show on the second floor is ok but rather dated, and the TV is quite small.

I enjoyed this display of the traditional floats, but a large tour group took away from the experience. Beautiful to see but quite a small display for what I expected. Enjoyed the scale models next door (part of admission), but the shrine and November colors were star of area

The Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan is a museum in Takayama, Japan. It showcases the beautiful festival floats used in the famous Takayama Festival. These floats are large, colorful, and very detailed, highlighting the amazing craftsmanship of traditional artisans. The museum also features video introductions and explanations, making it easier to understand the history and significance of the floats. English audio guides are available as well. It’s a great place to visit if you want to learn about traditional Japanese culture and festivals.

The floats are very impressive and interesting, but there are only 5 of them. And there isn't very much information written in the museum, it's all on the audio guide. So if you're not a fan of audio guides, like me, you're basically out of luck. It's quite a small museum so the 1000 yen price seems a bit steep.

One of the few places where one can truly understand the exhibits as the ticket comes with use of audio commentary kit in English and a few other languages. Amazing to see the spring and autumn floats on display and understand more of the cultural, religious practices. Ticket includes entrance to adjacent museum displaying a 1/10 model of Tokugawa mausoleum.

One of the coolest small museums I’ve visited. Amazing collection of matsuri yatai that must be seen to be believed. Gives great cultural context and history. A must visit in Takayama.

It's fun to see everything. It's not a full day; after 30 minutes you're done.

impressive shrine surrounded by nature. Very much recommended for a visit along with the museum of Takayama festival vehicles next to it.

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine has such a calm and peaceful atmosphere. It’s surrounded by beautiful flowers and offers a lovely scenic spot for photos. Though it’s not a large shrine, it’s the perfect place to relax and feel a sense of tranquility in Takayama. 🌸

Beautiful spot in November with great autumn colors. Probably the most crowded of the sites we saw in town, but with the exception of one large tour group that took over the stairs for a photo the experience was otherwise not impacted. The higher up you go the quieter and more peaceful it became.

This is a BEAUTIFUL shrine up a little hill in the outer part of the city. Loved the calm and relaxing vibe you get there, the architecture was amazing and all the green surroundings of the shrine.

Beautiful shrine and buildings in this area! Super clean and well made carpentry! You can spend a 100-300yen to put prayer wishes on wood or paper and leave it there! I recommend speding at least 30minutes to explore all buildings and enjoy the cultural space!

Love it here. Somehow very peaceful. You will see the white shrines nearby the river, walk that way for 400 metres and walk up the stairs. Enjoy the view! It would be lovely if you come here before the sun sets.

Every praise in the comments section is true! Yes it is a long wait, but it is soooo worth it. what a memorable experience! From the tender Hida beef to the exceptional service we had the best time here and highly recommend to try this place out!

Highly recommend this restaurant!! 🌟 They serve a variety of hoba-miso beef dishes 🥩 — rich, flavorful, and perfect with rice 🍚 The miso adds deep, savory kick. What stood out most was the amazing service 💖 The staff are super friendly, full of energy, and seem to speak every language 😂 The whole place just gives off such good vibes ✨ 💡 Tip: Go early — around 4:30 PM before opening. Once you’re seated and order, the food comes out fast! By the time I finished around 5:30 PM, the line was already huge.

Overall 8/10 Halal Menu available- Welcome Muslim 1) Ordered the Beef (8/10) set it was cooked on a special leaf, taste was good (but the beef is not from Hida), the bean sprouts taste is actually amazing. 2) Miso Chicken soup- (8.5/10) Amazing food to eat on a chill day, Miso taste is not too strong and equipped with a lot of vegetables making it a mouthful dishes. I preferred to soak my rice into it directly (on a smaller bowl)

Even though the queue was super long (we almost gave up 😅), the Hida beef here was totally worth it — truly the MVP! For those who don’t eat beef, don’t worry — they also have really tasty pork and chicken options too. Everything was full of flavor and well-prepared. The staff were also very nice and entertaining It’s definitely worth the wait! If you come right after the restaurant opens, be prepared to wait around 2 hours. Fun fact: the staff will come out to check how many people they can still accept. If you’re the last group they can take, they’ll give you a card or paper to show others — basically saying, “Sorry, we’re the last in line!” Such a thoughtful and organized system.

This restaurant featuring Hida beef offered good flavor and overall quality, with well-prepared ingredients and attentive service. However, the experience leaned noticeably toward the tourist side, both in atmosphere and pricing. The staff also came across as somewhat pushy, which detracted from the otherwise enjoyable meal. A decent option, but not ideal if you’re seeking a more authentic or relaxed dining experience

Hands down the best meat we ever had. Forget about Kobe beef or beef from any other place e.g Argentina or the US. Get Hida beef instead! Everyone was very helpful and explained to us how to properly cook the meat on the char coal grill.

Excellent food and impeccable service. The people were so funny and friendly. The beef was delicious and the plume wine was so good which they offer for free.

Best ramen in all of Takayama. Great traditional experience sitting at the tables without shoes in the booths. Food and service was fantastic and I would recommend popping in. There can sometimes be a queue so write your name on the board and wait your turn. 5-20 minute wait to get in.

The one food item that the YouTube vloggers said was a must-try in Takayama was the Hida Beef Sushi. These self-absorbed, follower-chasing travelers would rave about the tenderness of the meat and then immediately tell me to press the Subscribe button. Alas, it did look like a tasty morsel on camera, and this was the place mentioned the most to get it. Jamie W and I were strolling on Sanmachi Suji, the heart of Takayama's Old Town, when we came upon this spot. While the street was crowded, surprisingly the order window was not. That was likely because they were sold out of two of the three levels of Hida Beef Sushi - the ¥600 Lean version and the ¥1,000 Premium version. That left the ¥800 Medium-Fat version, so we naturally ordered it to share. The long slices of tender-looking Hida beef were slightly seared, placed over sushi rice nigiri-style, and lacquered with a horseradish soy sauce. It was placed on a flat rice cracker with a tiny dab of wasabi on top. It was prepared medium-rare, which was a plus, though the meat was slightly chewier than expected. Still, it was gone in a matter of minutes, and we didn't spend much time perusing the rest of their restaurant menu. FOOD - 4 stars...tender but slightly chewy AMBIANCE - 3 stars...not much atmosphere though they had open seating inside SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty automatic though the process was meticulous TOTAL - 4 stars...Hida Beef Sushi...check!

Its incredible authentic experience. The servis is very friendly. There is wide selection and menu is in English too. One of the best meet we ever had. We took roast beef, its was very soft and rump steak, also delicious.

Another popular spot for Hida beef sushi 🍣 in the area! I came around 4 PM, so the top one was already sold out 😅 Tried set A and premium-fat B — A was a bit chewy, but B was melt-in-your-mouth soft 🤤✨ Tip: eat it right away or the rice might stick to the cracker 🍘 There’s also a small dine-in space where you can sit and wash your hands 💧🪑

Ordered the beef sushi street food set for ¥1,200. Honestly, it looked good but the meat was a bit tough, not the melt-in-your-mouth kind I was expecting from Hida beef. Still decent for a quick bite, and I appreciated that they provide a place to sit inside so you don’t eat in front of other shops. Just not as impressive as I hoped.

Never pre planned to visit this place just walk in spontaneously. Only after I made my orders then started to read the review and realized this is a popular joint. The interior is very nice traditional Japanese setting. The foods are really fresh and well cooked. Absolutely unforgettable experience! Strongly recommend!

Wonderful spot for hida beef in Takayama Old Town. We were there just in time when it was open and there was no wait. The beef grilled on oba leaf was phenomenon. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss!

The restaurant has a nice and cozy atmosphere — it’s small but very clean. The staff were welcoming and spoke English well, which made communication easy. They were also flexible and helpful throughout the meal. The food was good overall: the fish was fresh, the tempura was crisp and not oily, the Hida beef was delicious, and the uni was not fishy (though also not particularly sweet). However, the portion size was quite small compared to the price. It felt expensive for what you get, and I actually had to get some ramen afterward to feel full. Also, the chef mostly spoke Japanese and not much English, which made sitting at the counter a bit uncomfortable.

The chef was super friendly and welcoming! The bar on the first floor was packed with travelers from all over the world, and speaking English was no problem at all. He was especially kind to us as Taiwanese guests, and kept thanking us for the friendship between our two countries — that really touched me. I’m so glad I came across such a warm and inviting place! The Hida beef steak was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and went perfectly with a cold beer. The sushi was also really unique — super fresh ingredients and very reasonably priced. I’ll definitely bring my friends here next time!

This is a follow on review from the sister restaurant which was too full to take us, but went above and beyond getting us a table at this restaurant. First up they went out of their way to accommodate us and get us onto a table despite us having a wheelchair (dad can walk only a little, but managed to get up their stairs. If you're a wheelchair bound person, this is not the place for you for accessibility). Because of the inconvenience of turning up unannounced with no reservation and being redirected, they gave us a free plate of the most amazing beef sushi which I would frankly fly back from England to have again. The menu was more limited than we expected but the food was amazing. The total cost for us was ¥35,000 about £175 at current exchange rates. This included a plate of beef or tempura, 8 hand made fresh nigiri, a bowl of miso soup with crab claws in & a small dessert. It was excellent. Everyone was very friendly despite the amount of inconvenience we put them to and their English was excellent. You will need to take off shoes (so wear your best non holey socks), it does have mats. Downstairs tables are sunken "floor" tables and the upstairs are western style but low seating.

Great place for fresh sushi and Hida beef! The staff were incredibly accommodating — even though both this restaurant and their sister location were completely full, they kindly made room for us. They let us know we’d need to finish within an hour due to a reserved party, which we appreciated. The sushi was exceptionally fresh, and the Hida beef à la carte was delicious with a perfect crisp on the outside. Highly recommend!

Best sushi I've ever eaten! Excellent variety, good wine list. The owner is the sushi chef and is very warm, gracious and a comedian as well. Make his guests feel as welcome as family.

MUST TRY if you are in the location. It was the best sushi food we had so far in japan. Tuna was definitely the best, yellowtail and other fishes were so good as well. Our waitress sayaka was very friendly and she even gave us list of places to visit in this town.

Do not go here if you're a foreigner. They segregate you to the top floor in a grey, undecorated room. Truly insane prices for not great food. Soup was OK, tempura was good, sushi was actively bad. They just tossed a bunch of fish together and wrapped it poorly. Tasted like nothing. Menu did not describe the contents of the sushi, which was so strange. Staff were nice. Huge waste of money, but we learned our lesson 🤷‍♀️ I was mostly mad that airbnbs and hotels are clearly colluding with this place. 1,000+ reviews for a restaurant here is weird.

We had a salad, a small sirloin steak, bread, rice and a chocolate cake and ice cream. Everything was delicious apart from the chocolate cake which was very dense but not bad. The restaurant was very quiet, not much atmosphere (normal for lunchtime?). Everything feels very dated. I imagine if this restaurant was updated it would be booked up for months in advance considering the food and service.

An incredible food experience where everything was so delicious. I highly recommend getting the side sausages as honestly those stood out the most in terms of being uniquely excellent. I got the A5 ribeye which was so delicious (albeit a bit fatty) especially the crisp edges. The service was wonderful with a friendly, knowledgeable and charming server. Only removing a star due to cost as the whole meal was ~15000 yen so it loses a little on value but would highly recommend coming here.

This is probably THE steakhouse in the Takayama, serving good quality Hida beef. Reservations is easy and highly recommended. The place was booked out when we visited. You'd get to choose between A4 and A5 beef cuts, but obviously the price of the meal will be costlier as a result compared to other steakhouses in the area. An interesting fact is they are also well known for their side dish souvenir "Hambaguu", probably a word play on the Hamburg steak, which is one of their specialty goods and very popular among the Japanese (to the point where apparently they have customers visiting the place just to buy those bottled side dish). It's purchasable when you pay for your meal at the counter.

We came for dinner/ lunch and unfortunately it was not good. We ordered the Sirloin and Tenderloin, they got the temperatures of our steaks mixed up which unfortunately made us have to switch our meals. I did not enjoy having to switch our meats as I requested A4 and he requested A5, leaving my steak far too fatty for me to eat.The french fries lacked flavor, as did the Garlic Fried Rice. I had ordered plain rice as well but never received it(though I was also not charged.) The bread was great, wonderful crust but only came with the smallest portion of butter for two large slices of bread. The coca colas ordered lacked syrup making it further watered down. The server was respectful but not overly attentive. Overall I feel the meal was far to expensive for the service recieved and led me to have to eat again afterwards.

I ate at a few steakhouse and shabushabub store and this was the best Have 2 sets of 150g of A5 Sirloin Steak at £7480 Super tender and delicious

You order set menus based on how many extras (salad, rice or bread, coffee) you want. Meat cut choices are extensive in size and we both found cuts to our taste and appetite. The main event is the beef which was cooked to order and melt in your mouth good. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Building is traditional and old style, clean and very well lit.

Best steaks we’ve ever had. Some say it’s expensive but this has to be because of how the beef is raised to make it this amazing. We’ve had the sirloin, the tenderloin and the chateau. Make a reservation through google and the restaurant will email or call you to confirm. Service was also phenomenal. We heard rumors about the Hida beef being the best in the world and to us it was the best we’ve ever had. It’s worth every penny. Go for the higher grade-you’ll be glad you did and you’ll have something to talk about and tell your friends after flying back home from vacay.You’ll choose your cut and they’ll bring it to you to see before it’s prepared. Thank you Kitchen Hida. We will miss you and your amazing beef, chef and staff 🍽️🥩

A michelin bib restaurant that lives to its reputation. The soba and soup has been perfected through the generations. Balanced, aromatic, and with great texture. Even the tempura can rival other tempura shops that I've been to. It is just perfect, and you cannot go wrong with any order They are very accommodating and mindful of us. They offer a traditional interior that is homey even if they are located in the middle of a town center. The restaurant will not be out of place if they are located by a stream at a mountaintop

Amazing. Totally blown away. Yes it is more expensive than your typical soup bowl in Japan. Quality over quantity. Pickles are a really nice side to complement and recommended. Our group got an extra order of cold soba to split between us, some preferred the cold but I preferred the hot. Service takes awhile but there is just one chef in the kitchen. I'm not a huge fish fan but the tour was fantastic and ate the whole fish.

Cute little restaurant that was featured in the michilin guide back in 2019. They offer cold/hot soba and udon. One of the remaining restaurants that was open late afternoon for late lunch. The hot soba was so comforting for the cooler weather. This is a cash only establishment.

Cozy little soba restaurant - the broth was light and flavourful and the vegetables alongside soba were earthy and wholesome. The soba ice-cream was exquisite. Really warm interiors with rustic wooden tables - went here for dinner on repeated days. The old grandma handling the orders/serving and the cook are both delightful :) thanks again!

Handmade Soba noodles. Feels like homemade and family operated. Very warm/welcoming service. Great option for lunch.

Vegetable mushroom udon is the best I had ever. The udon soup is pure and tasty，especially with the spicy power on the table.

Wonderful dish except the soba that was very short and not firm, cozy atmosphere and very good looking restaurant.