Takayama, Japan

Edo-era merchant streets and sake breweries, spring and autumn festivals

Soar is your personal travel advisor over text. Ask it why Takayama is worth the trip.

Best time to go: April and October
Budget: Mid-range
Good for: Culture, Food
Don't miss: Sanmachi Suji old town

Still under the radar: Takayama hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

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