Takayama Among World's Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2026; 2nd Japanese Municipality to Receive Honor

The Yomiuri Shimbun
17:06 JST,
March 3, 2026
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, has been selected for Booking.com’s list of the top 10 most welcoming cities in the world for 2026, the major travel booking site has announced.
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