as of July 2014
Sightseeing in Takayama: Experience the history, customs, and culture of the Hida-Takayama region
Option A: Takayama Samurai Manor House
Takayama Jinya-mae Morning Market: 30 minutes (Free)
The Takayama Jinya-mae Morning Market is held 365 days a year in front of the samurai manor, with vendors selling freshly harvested seasonal produce. During the winter, you can also buy mochi rice cakes and New Year decorations.
English website: http://www.jinya-asaichi.jp/english/index.html
Takayama Manor House: 50 minutes (430 yen)
Originally the estate of the Kanamori clan who ruled Takayama Castle, the Manor housed officials sent from Edo (Tokyo) to administer the Hida region after the area came under direct rule of the Shogun. Built in 1816, it is the only one of the 64 Shogunal administration buildings that remains. The storehouse for rice collected as taxes dates to the 1600's and is now used to exhibit historical artefacts.
English website: http://www.pref.gifu.lg.jp/English/tourism/takayama/
Nakabashi Bridge
This picturesque red bridge connects the historic old town of Takayama with the Jinya manor house. It makes an especially striking view in the snow and during cherry blossom season. Four times a year, once in each season, the bridge is illuminated.
↓Walk 5 minutes
Cross Nakabashi Bridge to Takayama old town.
Option B: Museums
Takayama Museum of History and Art: 80 minutes (Free admission)
Exhibits cover the establishment of the castle town and its merchant quarter, and the city's heritage down to the present day. The themes of the 14 exhibition rooms include festivals, architecture, the town's literary and artistic heritage, and Enku Buddhist woodcarvings.
Option C: Hida Folk Village
Start at
Takayama Station
Board Sarubobo Bus (200 yen)
(Hida Takayama Town Bus: http://www.hida.jp/traffic/bus_route.pdf)
(Hida Takayama Town Bus: http://www.hida.jp/traffic/bus_route.pdf)
↓ Ride 10 minutes
[Hida Folk Village]: 45 minutes (700 yen)
Board Sarubobo Bus (200 yen)
↓ Ride 15 minutes
Get off at Takayama Station
Board Machinami Bus (100 yen)
↓ Ride 10 minutes
Get off at Takayama Jinya-mae
Hida Folk Village: 45 minutes (700 yen)
The Folk Village brings together 30 historic buildings typical of the Hida region, featuring the distinctive steep-roofed gassho-zukuri architecture and traditional thatched roofs, designed to withstand heavy snow. A stroll through the village gives an insight into what rural life was like here generations ago. The houses contain examples of typical farm implements and household utensils from the old days. Demonstrations and hands-on lessons of traditional crafts such as straw work, quilting and weaving are held year-round.
English website: http://www.hidanosato-tpo.jp/english12.htm
The following is included in all options (A, B & C)
[Lunch]: 35 minutes
↓ Walk 10 minutes
[Kusakabe Mingeikan (Kusakabe Folk Museum)]: 40 minutes (500 yen)
Stroll around Old Town (Sanmachi Historic Preservation District): 70 minutes
The Kanamori clan, which originally ruled Takayama, built housing for samurai on higher ground around the castle. The merchant quarter is at a slightly lower elevation.
The district retains its historic appearance and charm, water channels flowing in front of quaint buildings with latticed windows and projecting eaves. Here and there you see the hanging pine needle balls that traditionally mark sake makers.
The district retains its historic appearance and charm, water channels flowing in front of quaint buildings with latticed windows and projecting eaves. Here and there you see the hanging pine needle balls that traditionally mark sake makers.
Lunch: 35 minutes
Hida Chuka Soba Noodles: 600 yen
Unique style of hearty ramen with local ingredients
Hobamiso Lunch Set: 1,800 yen
Local beef grilled over magnolia leaves with miso and negi
Mountain vegetable lunch set: 1,800 yen
Lunch set featuring mountain vegetables and other local delicacies
Unique style of hearty ramen with local ingredients
Hobamiso Lunch Set: 1,800 yen
Local beef grilled over magnolia leaves with miso and negi
Mountain vegetable lunch set: 1,800 yen
Lunch set featuring mountain vegetables and other local delicacies
English website: http://www.hida.jp/english/cuisine.htm
Kusakabe Mingeikan (Kusakabe Folk Museum): 40 minutes (500 yen)
This historic townhouse is registered, along with the adjoining Yoshijima House, as an Important Cultural Property. It is a fine example of the rustic beauty of traditional Japanese folk architecture, its imposing post-and-beam interior creating an evocative atmosphere in which to learn about daily life and culture in old Takayama.
Bonus destination (if time available)
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall: 30 minutes (820 yen)
Eleven festival floats are paraded each fall in the Takayama Matsuri (acclaimed as one of Japan's most gorgeous festivals). Four of these are displayed here on a rotating basis throughout the year.
English website: http://www.hidahachimangu.jp/english/index.html
For further information about Takayama, please visit: http://www.hida.jp/english/
Takayama city area map: http://www.hida.jp/english/admin/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dl_city.pdf
Takayama city area map: http://www.hida.jp/english/admin/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dl_city.pdf
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