Book Takao hotels

Although the hotel situation in Takao itself is limited, don't get your knickers in a knot, lastminute.co.nz offers 5 hotels within a 16-kilometre drive.

The nearest lastminute.co.nz-listed hotel is the Tsukihitei Ryokan, Nara, located 14 kilometres from downtown Takao. Another alternative is the Ishibekoji Ryugin, situated in Kyoto, found 35 kilometres from downtown Takao.

The Traditional Kyoto Inn serving Kyoto cuisine IZUYASU is located 35 kilometres from the middle of Takao. Another hotel is the Seikoro Ryokan, which is situated 35 kilometres away. Some other alternatives in this area are the Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en and the Gion Hatanaka.

After you've enjoyed Takao, schedule a little time to discover the other attractions in the Kinki area. Kinki has beaches and lakes. Commonly visited Kinki visitor destinations include the ruins and castles. Travellers in this section of Japan can enjoy mountain biking.

It's well known that Australians are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Osaka Science Museum and Osaka Takoyaki Museum, in Osaka, 45 kilometres to the west of Takao. The The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka and InterContinental Osaka are just some of the great apartment and hotel options in Osaka. 35 kilometres to the northwest of Takao you can also stay at Kyoto, which is home to the Ryokan Yoshida-sanso and Shoubuan Machiya Residence Inn. Should you choose to stay in Kyoto, don't miss the Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple.

Get your sports fix with a visit to Sun Arena, which is 75 kilometres to the east of Takao. For visitors who fancy booking a bed close by, make a reservation at the Oishiya or the Nisshokan.

Situated 70 kilometres away from Takao is Kobe Airport. Stay nearby at the Kobe Portopia Hotel or the Quality Hotel Kobe.