Must-see restaurants in Takayama

  • Kyōya

    Takayama

    This Takayama institution specialises in regional dishes such as hoba-miso (sweet miso paste grilled on a magnolia leaf) and Hida-gyū (beef) soba. Sit on…

  • Sakurajaya

    Takayama

    Sakurajaya happens when you take a Japanese man to Germany, introduce him to European culinary arts, hone his craft, then return him to the quiet back…

  • Heianraku

    Takayama

    Atmospheric, inexpensive, welcoming and delicious are all words that spring to mind when describing this wonderful second-generation eatery serving up…

  • Shōjin Ryōri Kakushō

    Takayama

    Experience the unique Japanese art of shōjin-ryōri, holistic vegetarian kaiseki dining in an atmospheric building and garden that's almost 200 years old,…

  • Center4 Hamburgers

    Takayama

    Word has spread that this Japanese couple are living their dream and welcoming visitors from around the world, so you might have to wait for a table to…

  • Restaurant Le Midi

    Takayama

    One street back from the river, this fancy restaurant serves traditional French cuisine with a Japanese twist. Mouth-watering appetisers include Hida-beef…

  • iCafe Takayama

    Takayama

    Run by the inspiring crew from Satoyama Experience in neighbouring Hida-Furukawa, this new-in-2016 cafe in the slick Takayama Station is your one-stop…

  • Ebisu-Honten

    Takayama

    These folks have been making teuchi (handmade) soba since 1898. Try the zaru soba, which strips it bare so you can taste the flavour of the noodles. The…

  • Nanairo Ramen

    Takayama

    This workmanlike ramen joint is a little grubby, but that kind of authenticity, where locals come to drink and dine, is part of its charm: it's smoky,…

  • Takumi-ya

    Takayama

    Hida-gyū (Hida beef) on a burger budget. Adjacent to Takumi-ya's butcher shop is a casual restaurant specialising in ramen in beef broth and Hida gyū-don …

  • Jakuson

    Takayama

    Pronounced 'Jackson' but having nothing to do with Michael or any of his gang, this unpretentious eatery dishes out some seriously delicious takes on…

  • Tenaga Ashinaga

    Takayama

    If you're looking for a tasty, uncomplicated meal, this large, well-positioned eatery near Kaji-bashi is a good choice. A diverse English and Japanese…

  • Chapala

    Takayama

    The owner of this friendly restaurant does a great job bringing the flavours of Mexico to a quiet Japanese street. The taste and dainty portions of tacos,…

  • Chitose

    Takayama

    Delicious, chunky yaki-soba (fried noodles) and chūka-soba noodle soups are the speciality at this local fave that will fill your belly and satisfy your…