basic information

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 served as the local government office, headed by the officials dispatched from Edo.

The present building complex includes various rooms for administrative purposes, offices, kitchens, toilets, bath rooms, residential space, a court room and storehouses. It was in official use until 1969, and is now open to the public as a museum.

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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.

How to get to and around Takayama

Admission: 420 Yen
Hours: Daily from 8:45 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from November through February, until 18:00 during August). Closed on December 29 and 31 and January 1.

4th of 7 most visited sights in Takayama.
202nd of 414 most visited sights nationwide.

hotels & ryokan

Hida Gassho-en A 200 year old house style inn, moved from World Heritage Gokayama. 10 min from Takayama Station by car. Free pick-up. Minshuku Kuwataniya A small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from Takayama Station.

package tours

Takayama Tours Various English tours of Takayama and surroundings.