Gifu
Famous Places
Hida Takayama Old Townscape
The old streets of Hida Takayama are full of flavor.
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A Complete Guide to Hida Takayama’s Old Town: Experience the Timeless Scenery of Traditional Japan
Located in central Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hida Takayama’s Old Town is a historic district that retains much of the atmosphere of the Edo period (1603-1868). Streets lined with black-lacquered lattice doors, projecting lattice windows, and traditional storehouses possess a quiet, timeless beauty. Simply walking through the area offers a glimpse into daily life when Takayama flourished as a castle town.
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 2]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go. This article will introduce Shirakawa-go in the morning on my 2nd day, as well as my walk through Takayama.
