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Takayama 高山

Museums, galleries & temples

Takayama

This lovely mountain town in Gifu Prefecture is well worth the effort to get to - you won’t be the only foreigner here though, as Hida-Takayama, as it is often called, has discovered the economic benefits of attracting both domestic and international visitors.

That said, it is well set up for visitors and an extremely attractive and easy place to visit.

The highlight is its old town, with houses dating from the Edo Period (1603-1868), many of which have been turned into galleries, museums and boutiques.

You’ll want to get an early start to visit the morning markets, while the 4km Higashiyama walking course is extremely pleasant.

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Chūbu 中部

Historic Areas

Japan In-A-Month

Classic adventurer with a 21-day JR Pass (+ ferries)

The North Alps In-12-Days

Mountain hiker’s delight

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Yuki Shimazu