1-590 Kamiokamotomachi, Takayama 506-0055 Gifu Prefecture

Authentic homes moved from a nearby valley and preserved intact make this attraction a very special "open air museum."

Takayama Gifu Prefecture

Three quaint streets comprise this popular neighborhood, tastefully dotted with alluring sake breweries, museums and miso shops.

1-5 Hachikemmachi, Takayama 506-0012 Gifu Prefecture

This interesting structure has been a government building since the 17th century and is now open to the public.

Okuhidaonsengo Kansaka, Shinhodaka, Takayama 506-1421 Gifu Prefecture

Shimosannomachi, Takayama 506-0841 Gifu Prefecture

178 Sakura-machi, Takayama 506-0858 Gifu Prefecture

The Takayama Matsuri (Festival) is regarded as one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan. (along with Chichibu Matsuri in Saitama Prefecture and the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.) The focus of the festival is the magnificent floats which are pulled through the strees of the town. The Takayama Matsuri actually composed of two festivals: the Spring Festival in which 12 floats take part, and the Autumn Festival which features 11 floats.The Takayama Festival began about 350 years ago as a simple village ceremony. Since Takayama is in Hida, the center of Japan’s timber producing region, the town grew as an important distribution center for the area, attracting large numbers of sake brewrers, cloth merchants, woodworkers, and other craftsmen.

Atagomachi, Takayama Gifu Prefecture

Temples and shrines, a castle and private homes are among the sights along this 3.5 kilometer self-paced walking tour.

1 Chome Hommachi, Takayama 506-0011 Gifu Prefecture

1-83 Sowamachi, Takayama 506-0007 Gifu Prefecture

768-47 Okuhida Onsen Gohirayu, Takayama 506-1433 Gifu Prefecture

178 Sakuramachi, Takayama 506-0858 Gifu Prefecture

75 Kami1nomachi, Takayama 506-0844 Gifu Prefecture

Local crafts and fire-fighting equipment are among the items on display in this city-owned museum.

1147 Nyukawacho Hiyomo, Takayama 506-2256 Gifu Prefecture

At the entrance of the cave you are welcomed by the scenery ofe the beatiful waterfall. Another world is opened in front of you when you step into the great cave. Fantasy palace of the length up to about 800m invites you to the ancient dream. Stalactite is created gradually from limestone sediment melted in rain water by the art work of eternal length of time passage.

6 Shimo Ichinomachi, Takayama 506-0843 Gifu Prefecture

This retro Showa-era museum is located in Hida Takayama. The museum recreates the streets of the Showa 30s, and visitors can actually touch and play with the exhibits! The museum is a museum of the Showa period. There are many rooms to enjoy the Showa period, including classrooms, private homes, toy stores, general stores, and a pachinko parlor. Nostalgic candy and Showa-era toys are on sale at the store. Please visit us. ULR:https://showakan.jp/takayama/ TEL:0577-33-7836

1-51 Oshimmachi, Takayama 506-0851 Gifu Prefecture