Takayama

Takayama was settled as far back as the Jomon period, a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. It is believed carpenters from Takayama worked on the Imperial Palace in Kyoto and on many of the temples in Kyoto and Nara. To differentiate it from other places named Takayama, the city is also commonly referred to as Hida-Takayama. Takayama retains a traditional atmosphere, especially in its well preserved old town. It now enrolls the list in travelers wishing to add a rural element into itineraries.

Hirayuotaki Fall

Hirayu Waterfall is one of three most impressive waterfalls in Hida. The waterfall is 64 meters high and 6 meters wide.

Higashiyama Walking Trail

The Higashiyama Walking Course is a pleasant walking route through Takayama's temple town (Teramachi), the city's rural

Hida Furukawa

An old townscape with spirit, craftsmanship and delicious sake. The appeal of old-style Japan is squeezed into this town.

Shinhotaka Ropeway

Take Japan's first 2-story gondola to the top of 2156-meter high mountain.

Takayama Showa Kan

It's a privately run museum where you can wander through the rooms here, which were decorated like businesses and institutions from the period.