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Hida-Takayama—Explore Craft, Culture and History
Experience Takayama through its beautiful landscapes, traditional buildings, and rich legacy of craftsmanship. Wander through history-filled alleys, explore market stalls laden with regional treasures, and stroll the grounds of former castles. A new experience awaits around every corner.
The Alleys and Backstreets of the Old Town
Explore the old town through its alleys and backstreets to experience daily life in the historical heart of Takayama. Begin by browsing the stalls of the Jinya morning market for farm-fresh produce and crafts, then weave your way through the town, visiting shrines, temples, and sites associated with the famous Takayama Festival.
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Around the Higashiyama Temple District
Stroll along rivers that once served as moats, to the temple district of Higashiyama on the eastern edge of the old town. Uncover the district's history by visiting temples with ties to the Kanamori family, the founders of Takayama. Highlights include Sogenji Temple, a serene Zen temple with moss-covered grounds.
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Takayama Castle and the Old Town
Walk through Takayama’s old town to the site of Takayama Castle and step back into seventeenth-century life. The course traces part of an ancient trade route through neighborhoods once home to merchants and craftspeople. Visit the grounds of the former castle to see a bronze statue of Takayama’s founder.
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Scenic Vistas and Historical Sites on the Peaceful Outskirts of Town
Venture west from Takayama Station to explore the ruins of Matsukura Castle, a mountain fortress once captured by Kanamori Nagachika (1524–1608), the samurai general who founded Takayama. Along the way, enjoy rustic views of rice fields and allotments, forested hillsides, and distant mountain peaks. For a glimpse of life across the centuries, visit the picturesque Hida Folk Village, where traditional thatched-roof houses offer a contrast to the old and new neighborhoods of downtown Takayama.
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Cultural Heritage along an Ancient Trade Route
Experience the customs and traditions of the local community on a walk through the old and new towns of Takayama. See artisans at work in their studios, farmers selling fruits and vegetables by the riverside, and people pausing to pray at neighborhood shrines. The path through the old town traces part of the Etchu Highway, a historical trade route developed by Kanamori Nagachika (1524–1608), the founder of Takayama.
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Discover Takayama on walks that bring the history and culture of the town to life. Choose from one of several recommended courses, each with a different theme.
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The Alleys and Backstreets of the Old Town
Explore the old town through its alleys and backstreets to experience daily life in the historical heart of Takayama. Begin by browsing the stalls of the Jinya morning market for farm-fresh produce and crafts, then weave your way through the town, visiting shrines, temples, and sites associated with the famous Takayama Festival.
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Around the Higashiyama Temple District
Stroll along rivers that once served as moats, to the temple district of Higashiyama on the eastern edge of the old town. Uncover the district's history by visiting temples with ties to the Kanamori family, the founders of Takayama. Highlights include Sogenji Temple, a serene Zen temple with moss-covered grounds.
Course Details
Takayama Castle and the Old Town
Walk through Takayama’s old town to the site of Takayama Castle and step back into seventeenth-century life. The course traces part of an ancient trade route through neighborhoods once home to merchants and craftspeople. Visit the grounds of the former castle to see a bronze statue of Takayama’s founder.
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