Hida-Takayama
Hida-Takayama is known as "Little Kyoto" due to the abundance of sacred sites, sanctuaries, and exquisite constructions from the eighteenth century. The village is delightfully encircled by the Hida Mountains and brims with traditional Japanese charm.
The scene of riverbank marketplaces, traditional stores, and hotels in the Japanese manner is ignored by these transcendent mountains. The city's architecturally notable district is centered on San-machi Suji Road, which is lined with dated, dull wood buildings that are accessed through blue Noren curtains.
The few roads are bordered by little trenches of flowing water that are frequently still used, as they were hundreds of years ago, for washing clothes and clearing away winter snow. The town is renowned for its noble intent, and distilleries can be identified by the enormous cedar balls that hang from their passages.
Takayama, which is frequently referred to as Gifu's crown jewel, is a magnificent location surrounded by the picturesque alpine countryside of the Japan Alps. Takayama is a destination in itself, but it's also a great place to start your exploration of the Hida region and the Japan Alps.
- Location: Takayama
