
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 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 local leaders, old maps of the Hida Region and historic town plans.

Getting there and around
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

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Hotels around Takayama
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SponsoredMinshuku KuwataniyaA small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from JR Takayama Station. Close to major sightseeing spots. Free Wi-Fi.View siteSponsored
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SponsoredModern hotel that brings local culture to travelersWithin walking distance from JR Takayama Station and popular attractions like historic Sanmachi Street. In-hotel restaurant offers the best of local cuisine, including Hida beef and locally brewed sake.View siteSponsored
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SOYLocated in 15-minute bus ride from JR Takayama Station, Guest House & Cafe SOY is surrounded by lush greenery. Free WIFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The property also provides free pick-up service from JR Takayama Station. Free shuttle bus service is available when check-in, check-out, after dinner. Rooms at Guest House & Cafe SOY are air conditioned and fitted with a seating area. A hairdryer and slippers are provided for your comfort. Shirakawa Village is a 50-minute drive away, while Takayama Old Town is a 20-minute away from the property. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village can be also reached in 12 minutes by car from Guest House & Cafe SOY.View on Booking.com
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Hostel Fish in a RiverIn the centre of Takayama, Hostel Fish in a River provides rooms with free WiFi. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and full-day security. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Units are complete with a shared bathroom, while certain units at the guest house also offer a seating area. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Takayama Station, Yoshijima Heritage House and Fuji Folk Museum. Toyama Airport is 83 km away.View on Booking.com
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Hidaji (Adult Only)Nestled between untouched nature in the tranquil Northern Alps area, Hidaji offers spacious Japanese-style accommodation with traditional architecture. Guests can also request for massages and relax in the public hot-spring baths. JR Takayama Station is a 60-minute bus ride away. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each has a heated Kotasu table, a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. All rooms come with an en suite bathroom and Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas and you can look out into the traditional garden. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop. A safety deposit box and luggage storage is provided at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals featuring Hida beef and local vegetables are served at the dining room. Fukuchi Onsen Bus Stop is a minute's walk from the property, while a free shuttle is available from Fukuchi Onsenguchi Bus Stop. Hidaji is a 25-minute drive from Shinhodaka Ropeway and a 40-minute drive from Kamikochi. Norikura is a 40-minute drive away.View on Booking.com
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Auberge HidanomoriReopened after renovation in 2022, Auberge Hidanomori is situated in quiet hills, a 10-minute shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station. The property offers free WiFi access in rooms and in public areas including the shared TV lounge and the terrace. Each room has air-conditioning and heating facilities at Hidanomori Auberge. Bathrooms are shared. Free toiletries are provided. Guests here can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking or walking through the on-site garden, or just simply unwind at the shared lounge with some tea. Free on-site parking is also available. Breakfast is served in the dining hall starting at 07:30 daily. Freshly baked bread, salad, yogurt, tea and coffee are served, while Italian cuisine is served for dinner. Meals require advance reservations. From Auberge Hidanomori, Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and Takayama Jinya are within a 10-minute drive.View on Booking.com
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NakaodairaBoasting an open-air bath, garden and views of mountain, Nakaodaira is set in Takayama, 30 km from Kappa Bridge. Offering free private parking, the 5-star ryokan is 29 km from Kamikochi. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Mt.Norikura Ski Resort is 47 km from Nakaodaira. Matsumoto Airport is 68 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Takayama Ninja HouseWell located in Takayama, Takayama Ninja House provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. This 1-star guest house offers a concierge service and a housekeeping service. The guest house features family rooms. The guest house offers certain units that include a terrace and city view, and every unit includes a shared bathroom and a tatami. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Takayama Station, Fuji Folk Museum and Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. Matsumoto Airport is 84 km away.View on Booking.com
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Ryokan Kutsuroginoya YuuLocated just 40 km from Takayama Station, Ryokan Kutsuroginoya Yuu features accommodation in Takayama with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as full-day security. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is 42 km from Ryokan Kutsuroginoya Yuu, while Kamikochi is 18 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 56 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Sumiyoshi RyokanLocated just a 1-minute walk from popular Miyagawa Morning Market in the heart of Takayama, Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers homely Japanese-style accommodation in the historic townhouse building. Free WiFi is available at the lobby and guestrooms. This hotel was selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2015. The inn is a 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. Takayama Jinya, an old government building, is a 7-minute walk away, and the streets full of old merchants’ houses can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A low table and a TV with satellite channels are provided. Guests can relax in the room with free green tea. Ryokan Sumiyoshi has a spacious public baths and a small Japanese garden. There are many antiques like pots and samurai armours displayed at the lobby. Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner, including Hida Beef sukiyaki dish, can be enjoyed at the guest room. Guests can choose to have either Japanese or Western breakfast to satisfy their appetite in the morning.View on Booking.com
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Iroriyado Hidaya1.6 km from Takayama Station, Iroriyado Hidaya is a recently renovated property situated in Takayama and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. This 4-star ryokan offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking. The ryokan has parking on-site, a hot spring bath and full-day security. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the ryokan, each unit has a tatami and a flat-screen TV. ? la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is 2 km from the ryokan, while Gero Station is 47 km from the property. Toyama Airport is 84 km away.View on Booking.com
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Mozumo (Adult Only)Situated in a tranquil area in Gifu Region, a 52-minute drive away from JR Takayama Station, Mozumo boasts a hot-spring bath and rooms decorated with modern Japanese interior. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Guests can savour hoba miso, a regional favorite, for breakfast. Rooms with contemporary Japanese design are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and come with a private open-air bath. Also comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a seating area with low table. The public bath and shared lounge offers views of the private forest. Guests can relax with massage at an additional charge. Various activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including skiing and fishing. Takayama Old Town is a 50-minute drive away, while Shirakawago can be reached with a 90-minute drive from Mozumo.View on Booking.com
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