About Takayama
Takayama is a city in Gifu, Japan, with a population of about 84,419 inhabitants. About 33.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.8. The average taxable income is about 300.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 39/km² (ranked #517 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 58.9% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 11.2% (-5.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Takayama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Takayama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Takayama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Takayama recorded 496 births and 1,277 deaths (natural change -781), with 2,221 people moving in and 2,404 moving out (net migration -183).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Takayama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 8 standard points in Takayama: residential land averages 58,667 yen/m² (median 55,750, highest 92,000), commercial land averages 449,500 yen/m², with an average change of +4.53 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Takayama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Takayama.
Train stations near Takayama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Takayama population?
About 84,419 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Takayama?
About 39 inhabitants/km² (area 2177.6 km²).
Average rent in Takayama?
About 2,288 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Takayama to Tokyo?
About 226 km in a straight line.