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Discover the Winter Beauty of Hida Takayama with RIKKA TAKAYAMA

Hida Takayama is covered with a thin layer of snow.
「Yukitsuri」 where tree branches are tied with rope to prevent them from breaking under the weight of the snow, is a sight that can only be seen now.
Enjoy an experience that can only be enjoyed in Hida Takayama at this …

Experience the Hori Kotatsu: A Fusion of Tradition and Comfort at RIKKA Soyuji

Kotatsu are a popular table in the bitterly cold winter of Hida Takayama.
The history of the kotatsu is older than you might imagine, dating back to the Muromachi period.
The hori kotatsu is said to have been created by the British potter Bernard Leach, and has a hole …

Explore Hida Takayama's Sake Breweries: Stay Within Walking Distance at Rikka Takayama

There are currently seven sake breweries in Hida Takayama.
In addition to having an abundance of pure, delicious water, the harsh winters are ideal for sake brewing, making sake brewing a thriving industry since ancient times.

The breweries are concentrated wi…

Experience the Joy of Kotatsu: Embrace the Autumn Chill in Hida Takayama

The temperature is dropping in Hida Takayama, and the autumn leaves are becoming more beautiful.
In Japan, kotatsu are used when it gets cold.
They have a long history, dating back to the Muromachi period about 600 years ago, and are still in use today.

Warming up in …

Hida Kokubunji: Explore Takayama's Historic Three-Story Pagoda and 1,250-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree

Hida Kokubunji Temple is located about a 5-minute walk from Takayama Station and the old town.
The temple was built in 746, and many cultural assets are scattered within its grounds.
It is home to the only three-story pagoda in Hida Takayama and the 1,250-year-old …

Please enjoy the streets of Takayama, where the Edo period and Showa retro style still remain.

Hida Takayama is famous for its old streets that have been preserved from the Edo period, but there is also an area nearby with many izakayas, restaurants, and cafes.
Try finding your favorite shop in the streets that have a retro Showa era atmosphere.
「Rikka Takay…