Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Takayama, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 59 m
Descend 27 m

Experience Takayama in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in TakayamaIndividual Sights in Takayama

Sight 1: Takayama Jin’ya

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The Takayama Jin'ya (高山陣屋) is a surviving Edo period jin'ya which served as the Daikansho for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan from 1692 to 1871. It is located in what is now Hachiken-machi of the city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. It has been protected as a National Historic Site since 1929.

Wikipedia: Takayama Jin'ya (EN)

504 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Fujii Folk Museum

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Fujii Art and Folk Art Museum is an art museum located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, that mainly exhibits antiquities and folk crafts.

Wikipedia: 藤井美術民芸館 (JA)

278 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Miyagawa Morning Market

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The Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market is a morning market held almost every morning by the Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market Cooperative on the streets of Shimomino-cho (along the Miyagawa River), Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Along with Wajima Morning Market in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Katsuura Morning Market in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, it is counted as one of the three major morning markets in Japan, and is one of Takayama City's leading tourist attractions.

Wikipedia: 宮川朝市 (JA)

287 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Kusakabe Heritage House

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Kusakabe Mingekan is a museum located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 日下部民藝館 (JA)

817 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 5: Sogenji Temple

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Sogenji Temple

Sogenji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Takalong. It is located in the Higashiyama Scenic Conservation District. It is known as a temple related to the Kanamori clan, the lord of the Hida Takayama domain, and has many items related to the Kanamori clan. Hida 33 Kannon Shrine No. 4 Shrine.

Wikipedia: 素玄寺 (JA)

412 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Higashiyama Jinja Shrine

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Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine (東山白山神社, Higashiyama Hakusan Mr./Ms. Jinja) is a shrine located in Wakadachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 東山白山神社 (JA)

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