What to do and see in Takayama, Chubu: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

February 17, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Senko-ji Temple, Higashiyama Shimmei Shrine, Sukyo Mahikari, Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple, Hida Kokubun-ji Temple, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, Hie Shrine, Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine, Shimmei Shrine, Shoun-ji Temple.
Restaurants in Takayama

1. Senko-ji Temple

1553 Nyukawacho Shimobo, Takayama 506-2135 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-78-1021 http://senkouji.com/
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Senko-ji Temple

2. Higashiyama Shimmei Shrine

71 Tenshojimachi, Takayama 506-0832 Gifu Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
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Satisfactory
33%
Poor
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Higashiyama Shimmei Shrine

3. 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
21%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

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.

4. Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple

6 Teppoumachi, Takayama 506-0857 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-0688
Excellent
17%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 42 reviews

Takayama Betsuin Shorenji Temple

5. Hida Kokubun-ji Temple

1-83 Sowamachi, Takayama 506-0007 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-1395 http://hidakokubunji.jp/index.html
Excellent
19%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 209 reviews

Hida Kokubun-ji Temple

Reviewed By MSS-RS - Toronto, Canada

The temple and shrine pale when compared to the amazing ones in Kyoto, Tokyo, etc.. That said, go see it anyways - it is between the JR train station and historic district, so is on your way. The amazing thing to see is the 1200 year old ginko tree. It is 10 feet wide and nearly 100 feet tall.

6. Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

178 Sakuramachi, Takayama 506-0858 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-0240 http://www.hidahachimangu.jp/
Excellent
33%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 165 reviews

Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

Reviewed By 31hartonot - Medan, Indonesia

This is a very quiet Shinto Temple, easy walk from the station (10-15 minutes) walk. A long the lane leading to the temple are old Japanese house. The temple is free and very nice surrounding. Quiet as not too many tourist visit it. Mostly local Japanese tourist come to pray. There is museum/exhibition hall at the entrance of the temple that shows Takayama Festival Floats. Worth a visit.

7. Hie Shrine

156 Shiroyama, Takayama Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-0520 http://www.gifu-jinjacho.jp/syosai.php?shrno=1719&shrname=%E2%98%85%E6%97%A5%E6%9E%9D%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE%E2%98%85
Excellent
36%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 22 reviews

Hie Shrine

8. Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine

1-74 Wakatatsumachi, Takayama 506-0854 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-35-3145
Excellent
8%
Good
69%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine

9. Shimmei Shrine

Asahicho Aoya, Takayama 509-3301 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-55-3777 https://www.kankou-gifu.jp/event/4543/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Shimmei Shrine

10. Shoun-ji Temple

3-112 Shimmeimachi, Takayama 506-0821 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-32-3950
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Shoun-ji Temple

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