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.

This time, Hida and Takayama Focusing on standard sightseeing spots that you definitely want to visit for sightseeing, Guide to model courses To do.
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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Please fully enjoy the uniqueness of Takayama

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!

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?

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 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.

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!

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?

*Information such as plans, fees, and introduced facilities is current as of October 2022.
* Travel time and distance are based on activity Japan research.

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