Hida/Takayama's Recommended Sightseeing Model Course & Eating Out/Gourmet Spots
Rich in nature, rich in history and tradition
Hida and Takayama
.
Gifu
The Hida region, located in the northern part of the prefecture, has
A particularly popular tourist destination
is.
The townscape still retains the buildings from when it prospered as a castle town in the Edo period, the morning market that is held there, and the museum where the old gassho-zukuri houses have been relocated.
A spot where you can experience ancient culture
It is also attracting attention as a girls' trip and date spot.
We will also introduce you to famous gourmet restaurants and local activities!
Hida and Takayama Please use this as a reference when planning your trip to Japan!
table of contents
- 1 Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Map
- 2 Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Morning to Noon: Enjoy walking the streets of Takayama
- 3 Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Gourmet: Enjoy local gourmet for lunch!
- 4 Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Noon-Evening: Use the bus to extend your legs
- 5 Recommended activities to experience around Hida and Takayama
- 6 Let's go sightseeing in Hida and Takayama on a day trip!
- 7 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Map
Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Morning to Noon: Enjoy walking the streets of Takayama
JR Takayama Station
is the starting point of the trip!
The area around Takayama City in Gifu, which prospered as a town of merchants, has long been a popular place for morning markets. First, we will walk around the morning markets held every morning at two locations in Takayama City.
Jinya Morning Market
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station (East Exit), right next to "Takayama Jinya" is the " Jinya Morning Market "is.
Fresh vegetables and flowers from local farmers
direct purchase
I can do it.
seasonal
Vegetables picked in the morning and freshly pounded mochi
is popular!
Address: 1 Hachikencho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Takayama Jinya
Right next to "Jinya-mae Morning Market" Takayama Jinya ”. A jinya is a mansion where the Edo shogunate's domain offices and government offices were placed. The Edo shogunate, which had Hida Province under its direct control, set up a government office in Takayama Jinya and dispatched local officials.
It is said that there were more than 60 jinya at the end of the Edo period.
The main building from that time remains
Only at Takayama Jinya! It is also designated as a national historic site.
The decorations on the buildings, the courtroom of the Edo period often seen in period dramas, Oshirasu, etc.
Highlights of high cultural value
is abundant.
Address: 1-5 Hachikencho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Miyagawa morning market
Next, about 10 minutes on foot from "Takayama Jinya", Miyagawa morning market Let's also visit
Local pickles and Hoba miso, a specialty of Takayama traditional food to trend sweets such as authentic espresso coffee and rich pudding, Wide range of products handled is one of the characteristics.
Address: Shimosannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Old Townscape (Nationally Selected Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)
About 5 minutes on foot from "Miyagawa Morning Market", Travel back in time to the Edo period " old townscape ”. It is a general term for important traditional buildings that remain in the three areas of Takayama's Kamimachi and Shitamachi districts.
"Old townscape" is a particularly popular sightseeing area around Takayama!
Hida beef skewers, croquettes, mitarashi dumplings, etc.
Easy gourmet
Also fulfilling!
If you get tired of walking around town,
rickshaw
It is also recommended to go sightseeing in elegance.
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- (1 review and testimonial)
This is a plan to take a rickshaw and guide you through Takayama, which once prospered as a castle town and still retains its old townscape, for about 15 minutes. Sake breweries and traditional craft shops are lined up along the lattice-lined streets, attracting tourists with its nostalgic atmosphere. A professional driver will guide you through this charming town while talking about the history of Takayama.
Address: Kamiichinomachi, Kamininomachi, Kamisannomachi, etc., Takayama City
Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Gourmet: Enjoy local gourmet for lunch!
In the middle of your stroll
Local gourmet
Let's taste it too. We will introduce a famous Hida beef restaurant in the old townscape and an old private house cafe where sweets are popular!
When eating while walking, please observe the local manners and have fun!
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About a 15-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, Kotteushi is located on Kamisannomachi Street in the old townscape. Hida beef nigiri sushi The shop.
Meat sushi made with rice from Hida, original boiled soy sauce, and carefully selected beef.
Hida and Takayama
It is a gem that is packed with umami.
The sushi is not on a plate, but on hand-baked senbei, so you can take it out and eat while walking!
Address: 34 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
tea buds
An old private house cafe along Kamisannomachi Street, the "Old Townscape". About 15 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station.
All of the standard drinks are homemade
original sweets
is popular. It's a Japanese cafe where you can casually stop by, but there's also a full take-out menu that's perfect for eating while walking!
It's right next to Kotteushi, so why not stop by for dessert after dinner?
Address: 83 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Hida/Takayama Recommended Sightseeing Model Course Noon-Evening: Use the bus to extend your legs
After exploring the city of Takayama on foot, Bus from JR Takayama Station let's take a ride Even far from the station, Hida and Takayama There are sightseeing spots where you can touch the nature and history of
Tour around Hida and Takayama There are not many fixed-route buses . Check the bus time carefully Let's keep
Hida Folk Village Hida no Sato
About 10 minutes by bus from JR Takayama Station, Hida Folk Village Hida no Sato ” is a nostalgic rural life, Hida and Takayama It is a facility that conveys the culture that has been passed down to the present.
You can enjoy a relocated Gassho-zukuri private house and a demonstration of making traditional crafts.
There is also an event space where you can experience old games,
family with small children
Also recommended.
It is popular as a “living museum” where you can touch precious history!
For efficient sightseeing,
buy tickets in advance
Let's keep it!
Hida no Sato is a village museum that reproduces the lifestyle of old Hida in a rich natural environment. You can freely take a walk in the village where old folk houses such as gassho-style houses are lined up, including 4 nationally designated important cultural properties. Demonstrations and hands-on experiences such as straw crafts and Sashiko crafts are held daily in private houses, and can be enjoyed regardless of age. You can also take a walk with your pet.
Address: 1-590 Kamiokahonmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Hida Kaiunnomori Great Seven Lucky Gods
About 5 minutes on foot from "Hida Folk Village Hida no Sato"
Hida Kaiunnomori Great Seven Lucky Gods
” was carved from a 1,000-year-old tree by a local sculptor.
Wooden statue of Shichifukujin
is paid.
The god of fortune so big that you can look up at it, overwhelming force ! Hida and Takayama is a hidden power spot.
Address: 3-2021 Nishinoisshikicho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Recommended activities to experience around Hida and Takayama
Hida and Takayama
Around
Traditional culture experience
or
Guided tour
is thriving.
fun for small children
Ninja experience
from,
Sake brewery tour
There are a wide variety of tours, including tours for adults.
Here are some recommended tours!
[Gifu/ Hida Takayama] Zazen and Higashiyama Teramachi Tour!
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- (2 reviews and testimonials)
In the early morning in Hida Takayama, why not refresh your mind with Zen meditation and a tour of the Higashiyama temple complex?
Why don't you write your heart out calmly in the main hall of a large temple? When it's done, the sense of accomplishment makes everything clear! (Required time 30 to 60 minutes) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Brief explanation about copying sutras or copying Buddha 10 minutes ② Copying sutras / copying Buddha 50 minutes
[Gifu/Takayama] Feel free to experience ninja! ★Kotaro Course★
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Children and beginners are also welcome ♪ Feel free to have a ninja experience! ! It is a recommended course for those who say. It is a great deal because you can choose "Ninja training" which includes "shuriken, blowgun, sword iaido" experience and your favorite "1 drink". [Course content] Shuriken: Throw a real iron shuriken at a tree or straw target.
[Gifu/Takayama] Very popular! Ninja Experience ★Sasuke Course★
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Master your ninjutsu through various trainings and take on top-secret missions! Experience training using ninja tools! In this course, you can not only choose "Ninja Training" which includes "Shuriken, Blowgun, Sword Iai" experience and "1 drink" of your choice, but you can also wear a ninja costume. We now have. Pass the training and successfully complete the mission
[Gifu/ Hida Takayama] Sake brewery and town walking tour!
We will guide you through the oldest sake brewery in Hida Takayama, which has been operating for 400 years under the conditions of good water, good rice, and good climate. In addition, 7 warehouses are concentrated within 200m in Takayama city, but there is a record that 300 years ago there were 56 warehouses in this area. You can enjoy both an explanation of the townscape of Hida Takayama, which has such a special history, and a tour of the inside of the storehouse.
Let's go sightseeing in Hida and Takayama on a day trip!
Hida and Takayama We introduced a model course for sightseeing! How was it?
Gifu northern part of Hida and Takayama From Tokyo or Osaka to Accessible by highway bus ! Unexpectedly easy to visit You can.
Hida and Takayama are A treasure trove of gourmet Also known as You can enjoy a wide range of dishes, from B-grade gourmet dishes such as the much-talked-about “Takayama Ramen” and “Gohei-mochi” to high-class local dishes such as Hida beef grilled with magnolia miso.
Abundant nature of the four seasons awaits Hida and Takayama Hey, why don't we go out and play?
*The content of this article is current as of October 2022.
