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At the Takayama Green Hotel complex they have a free foot bath that uses the hot onsen water that sprang from a spring when the hotel was being constructed. The water has medicinal benefits and is very relaxing after a day of sight-seeing.
Also, in the doors to the rear of the foot onsen is the largest souvenir shop in Takayama. The hotel has a huge gift shop where you can pick up all sorts of things. Leave a Comment Address: 2-180 NISHINOISSIKI-CHO TAKAYAMA GIFUPhone: +81 (0)577-33-5500Directions: This site has good information on hotels in Japan in English; http://www.j-hotel.or.jp/welcome-e.htmlWebsite: http://www.takayama-gh.com/tgh_top.html
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Hida Folk Village (Hida-no-sato) is a model of a Hida folk village. It covers 99,000 square meters and includes National Cultural Treasures and 30 buildings recreating Hida’s historical look. Many of these buildings were transported here from other parts of the region.
The museum's main attractions are a number of gassho-zukuri houses. The massive farmhouses with their steep, thatched roofs which look like praying hands ("gassho-zukuri") were moved here from the nearby Shirakawago valley.
All exhibited buildings are carefully preserved and are open to the public to explore. Also, the buildings' indoor fireplaces are lit every morning, making this outstanding open air museum a treat not only for the eyes but also for the nose. The smoke from the fires acts to protect the wood from insects.
In each building, everyday articles (which are now regarded as folk art) recalling the life and culture of mountain farming villages are displayed.
The sloped and thatched-roof houses in this open are museum allow us to see what life in the mountains would have been like in the Edo period. This is one museum NOT to be missed for those interested in history and/or Japan. Leave a Comment Address: Hida Folk Village, TakayamaPhone: 0577-32-5328 (Station Info Desk)Directions: a 10 minute bus ride from Takayama station or a 20 minute walk , west of the train tracks. Japanese Official Website: http://www.hidanosato.org/top.htmlWebsite: http://www.hida.jp/e-taka.htm
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Sanmachi Suji are three narrow streets in the center of Takayama's "old town". The streets are lined with traditional buildings, stores, sake breweries and private homes. Some of the buildings house museums on folk art, local history and more. There are also some elegant former merchant houses open to the public. You can sample locally produced sake and stock up on souvenirs.
A nice alternative to exploring the beautiful area on foot is renting a rickshaw, costing about 3000 Yen for two persons. Leave a Comment Address: Sanmachi Suji, Takayama, GifuDirections: The Sanmachi Suji is a 5-10 minute walk from the JR Takayama Station just across the Miyagawa River.Website: http://www.hida.jp/e-taka.htm
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This area of Old Private Houses is known as; Furui-Machi-nami. The Old Priavate Houses are a part of Sanmachi Area.
In the middle of Sanmachi you will find these beautifully crafted houses of the Edo era. The sake breweries and merchants' houses still stand in their rows and many of them are still used to serve the public. Look at the latticed bay windows of the merchants' houses and feel the rich atmosphere of this old castle town.
Sanmachi and the "Town Village" stand on the east side of the Miyagawa River.
This district was designated an area of important traditional buildings by the Japanese Government. Leave a Comment Address: Sanmachi, Takayama - east of Miyagawa RiverDirections: As you exit the Takayama train station you'll find an information booth. They can provide maps & information. Sanmachi can be reached by bus,taxi or by foot.
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In the Hida-no-sato (Hida Folk Village) open-air museum there is a "Fountain of Youth". If there is even the off chance that this could be real it's worth a look :-) !!
Nicole & I took the extended path through the Folk Village and came across the "EMMEISUI" (fountain of youth). It was a lovely path to reach the small fountain and quite a nice little stroll. We of course asked for a little youth, being there and all it seemed like the right thing to do.
Please refer to my Hida Folk Village tip for more details. Leave a Comment
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At 7am everyday in Takayama there are 2 open markets..One near the TAKAYAMA JINJA and the other along the Miyagawa River in the SANMACHI Suji..
I went to the SANMACHI one, its was fun to walk around and look at the stands selling local farm products such as vegetables, lots of pickles and also local crafts..
The Takayama Jinya morning market is held in front of Takayama Jinya, its about a 5-10 minute walk from the JR Takayama Station.
The Miyagawa morning market
is held along Miyagawa River in the Sanmachi Suji area, also a 5-10 minute walk from the JR Takayama Station.
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This part of Takayama dates back to the as early as the 1600s to 1870 (Edo period). This was a time when the area was full of wealthy merchants. Today there's lots of coffeehouses, sake breweries, traditional shops, old homes and a few museums and galleries where you can see local craft and arts.
Not to be missed:
Takayama Jinya - a traditional building which used to be the government building.
Sake Breweries - look for the sugidama hanging over their entrances. Sugidama is balls made of cedar branches.
Fujii Art (or Folk) Gallery - exhibits household items and art objects.
Hirata Kinenkan - a former merchant home now open to the public.
Kusakabe Heritage House - one of the oldest homes in Takayama. Directions: 10 min walk from Takayama station.
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ASAICHI - morning markets.
The markets open already at 6am and its a great experience strolling past the small booths together with the residents of Takayama. Whats on offer is mostly vegetables, flowers, clothes and local handicraft. Of course hundreds and hundreds of Sarubobo's are to be found in various sizes and colours. (For Sarubobo, see seperate tip..)
Markets end around 10am. They're on 7 days a week (I think they're on Sundays too..). You will find them around Miyagawa area (river area). Directions: One is infront of Takayama Jinya. The other one by Miyagawa (the river).
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Sanmachi Suji are 3 narrow streets in the center of Takayama's old town.
The streets are lined with traditional buildings, stores, sake breweries and private homes.
When walking the streets you really feel you are back in time...Some of the buildings house museums on folk art, local history ...
A few times I made the mistake and walked into a private home...becasue all the houses are really nicely keep to the tradition..but there are also some elegant former merchant houses open to the public, great to see.
I saw a few RICKSHAW , which you can rent for 3000 yen.for 2 people..but I did not ...just walking around the street felt more natural..
You can reach Sanmachi Suji in 5-10 minute walk from the JR Takayama Station which is just across the Miyagawa River.
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The hiking trail starts in Teramachi temple district. Around here there's dozens of temples and shrines. It is then taking you past rural suburbs and through the hills of Shiroyama Park where you'll find the ruins of Takayama's castle. The trail is about 3,5km and you don't need a map, there's signs all the way leading you right.
The walking course was a nice way to spend a few hours after the crowds in Sannomachi area. The view from Shiroyama Park is nice but not breathtaking. However it was from up there I discovered the golden roof of The Mahikari Main World Shrine and I had to extend the walk across whole of Takayama to get a closer look. (See seperate tip.)
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