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Takayama Jinya

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Because of its valuable timber resources, the Hida Region around Takayama was put under direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1692. The Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋) served as the local government office headed by the officials dispatched from Edo (present day Tokyo).

The building complex was in official use until 1969, and is now open to the public as a museum. It includes various nicely maintained tatami mat rooms that once served as offices, conference rooms, guest rooms and residential space. There is also an interesting interrogation room.

Beside the main building stands a large storehouse built in the 1600s. Known as the biggest traditional rice storehouse in Japan, it now functions as a museum, showcasing belongings and official documents of past feudal lords, old maps of the Hida Region and historic town plans.

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How to get there

Takayama Jinya is located in the old town near the Nakabashi Bridge, easily reached on foot in about ten minutes from Takayama Station.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	8:45 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from November to February, until 18:00 in August)
Closed:	December 29, 31 and January 1
Admission:	420 yen

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User Ratings

Ratings for Takayama Jinya:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 152 users):	77/100	recommended

Best rated sights nationwide (out of 728):

454. Edo Open Air Museum (Tokyo) 77/100

455. Myohonji Temple (Kamakura) 77/100

456. Higashiyama Onsen (Aizu) 77/100

457. Yasaka Shrine (Kyoto) 77/100

458. Peace Osaka (Osaka) 77/100

459. Takayama Jinya (Takayama) 77/100

460. Tokeiji Temple (Kamakura) 77/100

461. Shinsekai (Osaka) 77/100

462. Oharaimachi (Ise Shima) 77/100

463. Tokoji Temple (Hagi) 77/100

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English Links

Takayama Jinya
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Takayama Jinya
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