The overall itinerary was well-planned (the time spent at each stop and the attractions themselves). Our tour guide was Ms. Tao, and I really enjoyed how she shared interesting tidbits about Japanese culture while introducing the sights. We stayed at a hot spring inn; although it was a bit old, it was simple and clean. If you plan to buy your own snacks or cookies to eat at the hotel in the evening, I recommend buying them in the city during the day, as the hotel is located on a mountain and there are absolutely no convenience stores nearby.
After booking the KKday tour, I tried to find detailed information about the day tour online but couldn't find any. Being a person from Japan, I easily feel anxious if I don't know the details beforehand, so I'm writing down the details of this trip from start to finish for everyone's reference. 1. Because Nagoya Station is very large, I recommend walking the route to Meitetsu Bus Station the day before, otherwise getting lost and rushing on the day can be very stressful. After arriving at the bus station on the fourth floor, find a place that looks like a tourist center. There are many staff members inside. Show them your booking, and they will guide you to the check-in counter. The staff at the counter will ask for your name and give you a long slip with the name of the person who made the reservation and the seat number on the bus. Please remember to sit according to the seating chart. 2. About two hours after departure, you will get off at a rest stop to use the restroom. Remember the bus license plate number. It's best to go to the restroom immediately after getting off, as it gets very crowded. 3. The next stop is for lunch. Basically, follow the tour guide, and they will ask how many people are traveling together. They will arrange seating according to the number of people. There is a piece of paper under the chicken hot pot ingredients; just stir-fry the chicken and vegetables on the paper. 4. Upon arrival at Shin-Hotaka, the tour guide will take everyone on a two-section cable car ride to the summit. After that, you can ride the cable car down at your own pace. Please keep your cable car tickets safe, as they will be checked both ways. The tour guide will distribute cable car information on the bus, in both Chinese and English. There are food stalls, souvenir shops, and restrooms at all three cable car stations. 5. After getting off, return to the bus stop at the designated meeting time. 6. There will be another rest stop for restrooms on the return trip, approximately 2 hours later. This is the same first rest stop as the departure one. This group is half Japanese, with some from Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and other foreigners. The main languages spoken are Japanese and English. The tour guide can communicate in basic English, but even if your English isn't perfect, it's okay, as you can generally understand what the guide is saying. There are handwritten signs indicating the meeting time after the rest stop.
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Takayama Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Takayama year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 5.0–15.2°C, climate gradually transitions from cold to warm, abundant rainfall, suitable for flower viewing. Common activities: Flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, warm clothing, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 20.1–25.1°C, warm and humid climate, more rainfall, afternoon thundershowers are common. Common activities: Summer retreat, riverside activities. Recommended clothing: Breathable clothing, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 13.9–22.8°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, decreasing rainfall, warm days and cool nights. Common activities: Maple viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Winter (December–February): Average -1.1–1.8°C, cold and dry climate, less rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, thick jacket, cold protection accessories.
Takayama climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1883 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
Takayama monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-1.1°C
85.6
February
0.4°C
85.1
March
5°C
159.9
April
12.1°C
174.3
May
15.2°C
216.8
June
20.1°C
213.6
July
24.7°C
222.8
August
25.1°C
145.9
September
22.8°C
218.2
October
13.9°C
160.6
November
8.3°C
123.2
December
1.8°C
77.8
Takayama weather for the next seven days
2/4
Wednesday
Sunny
5.5°C/-12.6°C
2/5
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
5.8°C/-8°C
2/6
Friday
Patchy moderate snow
5.6°C/-4.9°C
2/7
Saturday
Light snow
-1.6°C/-6°C
2/8
Sunday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-2.4°C/-9.7°C
2/9
Monday
Patchy heavy snow
-1.6°C/-13.4°C
2/10
Tuesday
Cloudy
4.5°C/-14.5°C
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