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Takayama
# 19   of 117 destinations
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Takayama during the Spring Festival

Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, which has retained a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town.

Takayama gained importance as a source of high quality timber and highly skilled carpenters during the feudal ages. The Takayama Festival, held in spring and autumn, is considered one of Japan's best festivals.

Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
 1  Old Town
Beautifully preserved old town.
User rating: 87/100 (188 votes)
Visited by: 273 users
 2  Hida Folk Village
Wonderful open air museum.
User rating: 86/100 (115 votes)
Visited by: 183 users
 3  Takayama Jinya
The former local government office.
User rating: 78/100 (80 votes)
Visited by: 116 users
 4  Higashiyama Walk
Passing temples and former castle site.
User rating: 80/100 (74 votes)
Visited by: 106 users
 5  Yatai Kaikan
Festival floats exhibition hall.
User rating: 77/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 61 users
 6  Morning Markets
Held daily in two separate locations.
User rating: 72/100 (119 votes)
Visited by: 179 users
Events
 1  Takayama Festival
Held on two days in spring and autumn.
User rating: 95/100 (44 votes)
Visited by: 63 users
  
Side Trips from Takayama
 1  Shirakawa-go
Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses.
User rating: 93/100 (87 votes)
Visited by: 161 users
 2  Furukawa
Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama.
User rating: 78/100 (23 votes)
Visited by: 44 users
 3  Gujo-Hachiman
Small town in rural Japan with castle.
User rating: 77/100 (21 votes)
Visited by: 41 users
 4  Okuhida
Hot springs in the mountains above Takayama.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 8 users
 5  Gero Onsen
Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.
User rating: 75/100 (36 votes)
Visited by: 64 users
 

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Most visited: Ranked 19th out of 117 destinations

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