Ultimate Guide to Takayama

Tour the old temple that was built in the 8th century just 5 minutes away on foot from the station. There is a splendid and huge gingko tree that is estimated to be 1250 years old.

A famous morning market consisting of street stands by the river. Local specialty fresh vegetables, flowers and handicrafts among other products can be purchased. While enjoying the market, why not head for Sakurayama Hachiman-gu Shrine?

Visit Sakurayama Hachiman-gu Shrine which is known for one of Japan’s major festivals, the Takayama Festival and then in the same area, take a tour through the Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan (Float Exhibition Hall). The display of the floats which adorn the festival is absolutely gorgeous.

The historical district is suffused with the atmosphere of a castle town. Along with sake shops and miso stores from the old days, there are also cafés and restaurants. Takayama ramen and cuisine with Hida beef are famous dishes. It’s the most popular spot in Takayama.

Take a walk through a government office and the remains of an encampment of the Edo Era. The nation’s only surviving jinya as a 17th-century building is a valuable historical site.

Spreading out among the mountains is a theme park which has recreated the traditional mountain village scenery of the Hida district. You will find a community of gassho (thatched-roof) houses moved into the park where you can experience the lifestyle of Hida of the old days. ＊The final Sarubobo bus going to Takayama Station leaves at 4:49pm