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Takayama
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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.

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 1  Old Town
Beautifully preserved old town.
User rating: 87/100 (306 votes)
Visited by: 509 users
 2  Hida Folk Village
Wonderful open air museum.
User rating: 86/100 (197 votes)
Visited by: 348 users
 3  Takayama Jinya
The former local government office.
User rating: 78/100 (126 votes)
Visited by: 223 users
 4  Higashiyama Walk
Passing temples and the former castle site.
User rating: 82/100 (117 votes)
Visited by: 202 users
 5  Yatai Kaikan
Festival floats exhibition hall.
User rating: 75/100 (54 votes)
Visited by: 104 users
 6  Morning Markets
Held daily in two separate locations.
User rating: 72/100 (201 votes)
Visited by: 334 users
Events
 1  Takayama Festival
Held on two days in spring and autumn.
User rating: 95/100 (63 votes)
Visited by: 104 users
  
Side Trips from Takayama
 1  Shirakawa-go
Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses.
User rating: 93/100 (186 votes)
Visited by: 363 users
 2  Okuhida
Hot springs in the mountains above Takayama.
User rating: 87/100 (27 votes)
Visited by: 78 users
 3  Furukawa
Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama.
User rating: 80/100 (35 votes)
Visited by: 79 users
 4  Gujo-Hachiman
Small town in rural Japan with castle.
User rating: 78/100 (39 votes)
Visited by: 100 users
 5  Gero Onsen
Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.
User rating: 77/100 (77 votes)
Visited by: 171 users
 

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