Takanashi (written: 高梨) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Masahiro Takanashi (高梨 将弘) (born 1983), Japanese professional wrestler
Takanashi Masamori (高梨 政盛) (died 1513), Japanese samurai
Takanashi Masayori (高梨 政頼) (died 1581), Japanese samurai
Mitsuba Takanashi (高梨 みつば), Japanese manga artist
Rin Takanashi (高梨 臨) (born 1988), Japanese actress and gravure idol
Sara Takanashi (高梨 沙羅) (born 1996), Japanese ski jumper
Shizue Takanashi (たかなし しずえ), Japanese manga artist
Takanashi Sumiyori (高梨 澄頼) (died 1576), Japanese samurai
Yasuharu Takanashi (高梨 康治) (born 1964), Japanese anime composer
Yutaka Takanashi (高梨 豊) (born 1935), Japanese photographer
