SIGHTSEEING / LUUP
The old townscape and the morning market are also within walking distance
Convenient location for hands-free sightseeing
A 3-minute walk to Miyagawa Morning Market and the old townscape, and a 5-minute walk to Takayama Jinya. You can easily go out to the main sightseeing spots with a feeling of “just go a little bit further.” There are also many souvenir stores and restaurants in the surrounding area, so you can enjoy the town as much as you like.
Spots around the area
- The old townscape
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The scenery of the Edo period, when the area flourished as a castle town, has been preserved almost exactly as it was during the Edo period. You can enjoy Hida Takayama to the fullest with a variety of local gourmet foods, cafes, sweets, and souvenir stores, such as Hida beef and Mitarashi-dango.
- Miyagawa Morning Market
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Fresh local vegetables, fruits, processed goods, and souvenirs are sold here, and visitors can see the life and culture of the local people. There are also many restaurants around the morning market, where you can enjoy local gourmet food. Wake up early and enjoy the local attractions at the lively morning market.
- Takayama Jinya
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This is the only place in Japan where the main buildings of the county government office still remain, as it was the place where the county and deputy officials governed during the Edo period. A morning market is also held in front of Jinya, and many shops are lined up and crowded.
- Takayama Float Exhibition Hall
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Located in the precincts of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, 11 real floats pulled during the Takayama Festival in the fall, which are replaced three times a year.
- Kusakabe Folk Museum
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The Kusakabe family prospered as an official merchant of the bakufu during the Tenryo period. The house was destroyed by a fire in 1875, but was rebuilt in the Edo period architectural style with the skills of Hida masters, and was designated as a national important cultural property in 1966 as a private house of the Meiji period.
- Hida Folk village
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It is an open-air museum that reproduces the traditional houses and scenery of the Hida region. On the vast grounds, gassho-style private houses and old private homes have been relocated.
Wide-area spots
- Norikura Skyline
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It is a mountain sightseeing road connecting Hirayutoge Pass in Takayama City to Tatamidaira, Mt. Norikura In order to protect the precious nature of Mt. Norikura, restrictions are in place on private cars, and buses, taxis, and bicycles are allowed to pass through the area.
- Shinhotaka Ropeway
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It is the only double-decker ropeway in Japan, and visitors can easily experience the world above the clouds at an altitude of 2,156m.
- Kamikochi
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With its beautiful natural surroundings and majestic mountains, it is a popular base for hiking and trekking. There are restrictions on private cars throughout the year. Please take a bus or taxi from Hirayu Onsen.
Strolling guide by LUUP
A guide of recommended courses around Takayama City by electric kickboard LUUP.
Note: Separate application registration is required to use this service.
Rental hours6:00-0:00 AM * Last rental: 11:00 PM
Strolling course1(Total course length: Approx. 1.8km)
- Around Miyagawa Morning Market
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- Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
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Strolling course2(Total course length: Approx. 2km)
- Higashiyama Temple Group
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It is a group of temples that were built and relocated during the Edo period when the castle town was developed by the feudal lord Kanamori Nagachika, and many of the temples are designated as prefectural or municipal cultural properties. A hidden strolling spot that is different from the old streets.
- Along the Enako River
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- Around Shiroyama Park
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It is the largest park in Takayama City, developed from the ruins of Takayama Castle. It has been selected as one of the 100 best forests for bathing and offers a panoramic view of the city.
Strolling course3(Total course length: Approx. 4.8km)
- Hida Folk village
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It is an open-air museum that reproduces the traditional houses and scenery of the Hida region. In the vicinity, there are also spots such as the “Hida Takayama Crafts Experience Center” and “Hida Takayama Teddy Bear Eco Village,” where visitors can enjoy 10 or more different experience options such as making Sarubobo (human shaped dolls).
