Hida Takayama is a tourist destination located in Gifu Prefecture where historic townscapes and traditional culture remain. In particular, its old townscape has been preserved and is highly valued for its historical value.
1. Old townscape
The old townscape of Takayama has preserved historic buildings, storehouses (warehouses), and old townscapes that remain from the Edo period. Its charming townscape is a valuable spot where you can feel the history and culture.
2. Takayama Festival
The Takayama Festival, considered one of Japan's three major festival floats, is held in spring and autumn, and the highlight is the colorful floats and festival procession. It is a historical festival and attracts many tourists.
3. Traditional crafts
Traditional crafts such as woodworking, lacquerware, and sashiko are popular in Takayama, and you can enjoy local crafts. While preserving old techniques and traditions, there is a charm of crafts that lives on even in modern times.
4. Food culture
There are many restaurants and cafeterias where you can enjoy local cuisine and local ingredients, and you can enjoy Hida beef and other local cuisine. There is also a morning market held, where you can buy local ingredients and souvenirs.
Passeggiamo nella magnifica cittadina storica di Takayama, nel villaggio Hida dove proviamo la famosa carne che dicono sia migliore della Kobe. Poi entriamo in una distilleria di sake per assaggiare quello appena pronto.
The river in Takayama is very impressive, there are systems to get water up inclines, structures to promote plant grow… but for me as a visitor, the walking tracks below the street level are tremendous and meditative.