Miyagawa Morning Markets

Miyagawa Morning Market is a wonderful place to explore local culture and flavours. The vendors are incredibly friendly, and you can find a wide variety of local foods, drinks, and souvenirs all in one place. Everything feels authentic and warmly welcoming. It is highly recommended to visit before 12 PM, especially during colder weather. The cool, fresh air combined with the riverside setting creates a very peaceful atmosphere. You can enjoy the view of fish and ducks along the river while strolling through the market, which makes the experience even more delightful. The food here is delicious — so good that you’ll probably feel full even before lunchtime arrives. Visiting during November and December is especially beautiful, as the autumn leaves display stunning colours that add to the charm of the market. A must-visit spot if you want to experience local life, great food, and beautiful scenery in Takayama.

Visited Miyagawa Morning Market and really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere was lively but still relaxed, with plenty of local vendors selling fresh produce, snacks, and handmade crafts. It’s a great place to try small bites while walking along the river. The vendors were friendly, and the variety of food and souvenirs made it fun to explore. A charming spot to experience a bit of local life in Takayama — definitely worth a morning visit.

The Miyagawa Morning Market is one of the most well-known morning markets in Japan and a popular stop for visitors to Takayama. It’s located along the scenic Miyagawa River, creating a pleasant atmosphere for a morning stroll. While the market is charming, it does feel more catered to tourists than locals, with many stalls selling souvenirs, snacks, and street food rather than everyday produce. The market street itself is relatively short, so you can easily walk through it in about 15–20 minutes. That said, it’s still worth a visit for the lively atmosphere, friendly vendors, and the chance to sample local specialties like Hida beef skewers, fresh fruit, and traditional sweets while enjoying views of the river.

Interesting morning market where we get to see the different local crafts, produce and snacks. Can taste some sample food before buying. There are also small eateries to buy food along the stretch. Quite popular even on a weekday morning. A nice stroll alongside the river. A nice place to visit for first-time visitors to Takayama

There is free water, sake at the lobby at specific time. Some traditional snacks are available as well. Parking space is enough and I can get a slot in front of the hotel. Two public onsen which you can use if its not occupied. The is no clear instruction to customers that there is no bath cleaning facilities in it including water and soap. I cannot imagine how many of visitors jump into it without bath, thus I did not enjoy it much. The bath facilities information can only be found in the TV bath usage information page. I take bath at room before going to onsen. It's strongly suggesting post the message in front of the onsen and brief it from the staff as well. As not enough one know this practice before going to onsen. The renewal room is large at 4th floor, you have to get 1 stair up without elevator. The room is packed with beds, tables and chair and not much free spaces. The in room onsen is wonderful and keep yourself private.