Takayama Kamimachi, introduced as the "Old Town of Hida Takayama," is filled with tourists and has many souvenir shops.

Takayama Kamimachi, introduced as the "Old Town of Hida Takayama," is filled with tourists and has many souvenir shops.However, Shimomachi, north of YasugawaStreet, has few souvenir shops and cafes, and townhouses from the Edo period to the Showa period remain.The Autumn Takayama Festival, held on October 9th and 10th, will be held in Shimomachi, where such traditions live on.Even if you can't make it during the festival, there are also many shrines and temples, so be sure to visit Shimomachi when you come to Takayama for sightseeing.