Top Things to do in Takayama
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What to do and see in Takayama, Chubu: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), Norikura Sky Line, Higashiyama Walking Course, Abo Pass, West Hotaka Station Exit, Norikura Summit Tatamidaira, Kita Alps Ohashi Bridge, Dekonaru Yokocho, Kusakabe Folk Museum, Takayama Jinya.
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1. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,522 reviews
Authentic homes moved from a nearby valley and preserved intact make this attraction a very special "open air museum."
Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia
Coming from Australia snow is a real treat. When we went to the Folk Village on New Years Day it was thick with powdery snow. We could still walk around as the sky was clear and blue. The water wheel was iced over and the thatched roofs had a foot of white powder. I was glad it was open however some of the areas such as the 500 year old hilltop castle were closed due to safety reasons.
2. Norikura Sky Line
3. Higashiyama Walking Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
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!
4. Abo Pass
5. West Hotaka Station Exit
6. Norikura Summit Tatamidaira
7. Kita Alps Ohashi Bridge
8. Dekonaru Yokocho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
The booths village where a lot of small street stalls lined up here.You choose the favorite dish from shops such as the sushi tempura barbecued chicken ramen..., and let's enter the shop.It is a night tourist attraction of Takayama-city. OK, let's enjoy it.
9. Kusakabe Folk Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 76 reviews
Takayama’s old town district still boasts some of these merchant houses dating from the prosperous Edo period, when Tokyo was under Shogun rule.
10. Takayama Jinya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,107 reviews
This interesting structure has been a government building since the 17th century and is now open to the public.
Reviewed By raymondmC6721ME
In use as an official government building complex from 1692 until 1969, this is the only existing building of its kind in Japan. A National Historic Site, the complex now houses a museum showcasing maps of the Hida region, historical town plans, documents of feudal lords, and the largest traditional rice storehouse in Japan. A visitor gets to see rooms that once served as guest rooms, conference rooms, office rooms, and an "interrogation" room depicting some persuasive methods. Don't miss this important place of interest where shoguns, feudal lords, government officials dealing with tax collection, policing, forest management, tax collection, and rice (tax payment) storage all contributed to its history. Go, enjoy. Please give a like if this is helpful, or you like the info. Thank you.
