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 remai…
The Autumn Takayama Festival, a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be held on October 9th and 10th.
The Autumn Takayama Festival, a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be held on October 9th and 10th. Preparations for the festival have begun in Takayama City, and flags have been displayed at Takayama S…
Reservations for "Rikka SOYUJI" have finally begun!
Reservations for "Rikka SOYUJI" have finally begun!Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the old town, but in a very quiet area.Nearby is the Higashiyama Promenade, where you can see numerous temples and shrines, as well as the graves of people with ti…
Takayama Jinya is the only one in the whole of Japan where the main buildings from that time remain.
When Hida Takayama came under direct control of the shogunate in 1692, the Kanamori mansion became the initial shogunate base.This is where the history of Takayama Jinya began.There were once over 60 jinya across the country, but Takayama Jinya is the only one in …
Takayama Castle is "a magnificent castle, one of only five in Japan."
Lord Kanamori Nagachika, feudal lord of Hida Province, began construction of Takayama Castle in 1588, and it took about 16 years to complete it.Records state that it is "a magnificent castle, one of only five in Japan."Shiroyama Park, where the remains of Takaya…
Rikka HanasatoRikka Hanasato is located a 4-minute walk from Takayama Station.
Rikka Hanasato is located a 4-minute walk from Takayama Station and an 11-minute walk from the old townscape, a popular tourist spot.There are 6 rooms, all of which are equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and washer/dryer.Please choose a room according to the pur…
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine is located about a 6-minute walk from the old town.
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine is located about a 6-minute walk from the old town.It was founded around 377.It is very famous as the location of the Autumn Takayama Festival and is crowded with many worshippers.The Wind Chime Festival is held only during the summe…
Miyagawa Morning Market and the Jin'yamae Morning Market
Hida Takayama has two morning markets where you can purchase Hida specialties and seasonal vegetables.These are the Miyagawa Morning Market and the Jin'yamae Morning Market, held near the old town.You can shop while talking directly with local producers and f…
Rikka Fukiya is a 6-minute walk from Takayama City's old townscape.
Rikka Fukiya is a 6-minute walk from Takayama City's old townscape and within walking distance of Takayama Station.There are many prefectural and city designated cultural properties nearby, such as temples, shrines, and the graves of people with ties to Takay…
The scent of tatami is scientifically said to have excellent relaxing and sedative effects.
Tatami mats, which are essential for Japanese-style rooms, are made from a plant called rush.The scent of tatami is scientifically said to have excellent relaxing and sedative effects.Just lying on the tatami mat is relaxing.It absorbs moisture during high hu…