The 10 Best Free Things to do in Takayama, Chubu

May 22, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Shofuen Matsuno Chaho, Higashiyama Walking Course, Takayama Festival (Spring), Takayama Festival (Autumn), Takayama Museum of History and Art, Sanmachi Suji, Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market, Hirayu Fall, Sukyo Mahikari, Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple.
Restaurants in Takayama

1. Shofuen Matsuno Chaho

2-37 Hommachi, Takayama 506-0011 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-34-1017 [email protected] http://www.hidanet.ne.jp/~teecup/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Shofuen Matsuno Chaho

Japanese tea shop at Hida Takayama.

2. Higashiyama Walking Course

Atagomachi, Takayama Gifu Prefecture http://alkg.jp/course/C121014
Excellent
44%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Higashiyama Walking Course

Temples and shrines, a castle and private homes are among the sights along this 3.5 kilometer self-paced walking tour.

Reviewed By HappyFamily0f3 - London, United Kingdom

We thoroughly enjoyed the walk above Takayama town, exploring the various peaceful shrines and cemeteries along the way. It was quiet on a hot August day, but due to bear activity in the area it was recommended to bang a large metal can before entering some temples, just to ‘give the bears notice’ as one of the signs said. Unfortunately we couldn’t complete the route as the park was completely closed due to the bears. That was a shame and resulted in a long hot walk home along the road. Despite that, it is still a great way to spend a few hours in Takayama. There is also a great little quirky coffee shop along the way. Stop there for a drink and you’ll have your picture taken by the friendly owner and feature in his visitors book!

3. Takayama Festival (Spring)

Around Hie Shrine, Takayama Gifu Prefecture http://kankou.city.takayama.lg.jp/2000002/2000024/2001064.html
Excellent
56%
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33%
Satisfactory
6%
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6%
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Takayama Festival (Spring)

Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is where the Spring Sanno Festival is held at Hie Shrine (April 14-15). It is also locally referred to as the "Takayama Festival (Spring)." Believed to originate in the late 16th through 17th centuries, the Go-junko is a festive march in which sacred palanquins are accompanied by lion dancers and those in ceremonial watchman's garb, in total some several hundred strong. Must-sees are the twelve luxurious sacred floats exhibiting the craft of the Hida region, as well as amazing dolls manipulated with seamless mastery born of years of practice. They are so vivid as to make modern-day robots seem rigid by comparison. Like its spring variant, the Autumn Hachiman Festival at Hachiman Shrine (October 9-10) is also called the "Takayama Festival (Autumn)."

4. Takayama Festival (Autumn)

Around Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Takayama Gifu Prefecture +81 577-35-3145 http://kankou.city.takayama.lg.jp/2000002/2000024/2001386.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Takayama Festival (Autumn)

Takayama in Gifu Prefecture is where the Autumn Hachiman Festival is held at Hachiman Shrine (October 9-10). The traditions of the Edo period have been scrupulously maintained even as eras change. Several hundred paradegoers dressed in traditional clothing perform court music and traditional dance as they transport the local shrine to its resting place. There are also special parade floats seen only in autumn. At night, they are lit with lanterns and paraded back to their storehouses while traditional songs are sung -- this is a true picture of Japanese seasonal tradition. Like its autumn variant, the Spring Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine (April 14-15) is also called the "Takayama Festival (Spring)."

5. Takayama Museum of History and Art

75 Kami1nomachi, Takayama 506-0844 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-1205 http://www.city.takayama.lg.jp/machihaku/
Excellent
36%
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4.0 based on 157 reviews

Takayama Museum of History and Art

Local crafts and fire-fighting equipment are among the items on display in this city-owned museum.

Reviewed By timinha - London, United Kingdom

This museum is free and it's got lots of interesting information about Takayama and its rich history, although some of the information is not translated to english unfortunately. Still, well worth a visit!

6. Sanmachi Suji

Takayama Gifu Prefecture +81 577-34-0504 http://www.kankou-gifu.jp/spot/1209/
Excellent
35%
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4.0 based on 1,380 reviews

Sanmachi Suji

Three quaint streets comprise this popular neighborhood, tastefully dotted with alluring sake breweries, museums and miso shops.

Reviewed By ToniTijay - Munich, Germany

A very romantic small neighborhood filled with nice, traditional houses and souvenir shops. Nice for a morning walk.

7. Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

Shimosannomachi, Takayama 506-0841 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-62-8558 http://www.asaichi.net/
Excellent
22%
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46%
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4.0 based on 833 reviews

Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

Reviewed By chanissada - Bangkok, Thailand

many of local food and restaurants, as well as local craft products for shopping. don't miss to spend your chill out time here.

8. Hirayu Fall

768-47 Okuhida Onsen Gohirayu, Takayama 506-1433 Gifu Prefecture
Excellent
26%
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3%
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4.0 based on 176 reviews

Hirayu Fall

9. Sukyo Mahikari

2-596-1 Kamiokamotomachi, Takayama 506-0055 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-34-7008 http://www.sukyomahikari.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
44%
Good
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Satisfactory
28%
Poor
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4.0 based on 72 reviews

Sukyo Mahikari

Reviewed By dwteoh - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This is a biased review as I'm a member of this spiritual organisation. This building is the World Shrine for the Creator God and it welcomes people of all faiths. Members consists of people from various faiths, and participation in Mahikari is complementary to all existing religious traditions. Members learn to give an energy from the palm of the hand (Divine Light), and this energy nourishes the soul and enables people to experience a better spiritual, mental and physical state. If you have some time to spare, its definitely worth a visit, but the building may be closed to the public depending on what events are happening there for members.

10. Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple

6 Teppoumachi, Takayama 506-0857 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-0688
Excellent
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple

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