Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Takayama, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.7 km
Ascend 58 m
Descend 19 m

Experience Takayama in Japan in a whole new way with our free 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: Miyagawa Morning Market

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The Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market is held almost every morning on the streets of Shimo-Sannomachi in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, by the Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market Cooperative. It is counted as one of Japan's three major morning markets, alongside the Wajima Morning Market in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Katsuura Morning Market in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, and is one of the representative tourist attractions of Takayama City.

Wikipedia: 宮川朝市 (JA)

288 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Kusakabe Heritage House

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Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum is a museum located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.

Wikipedia: 日下部民藝館 (JA)

23 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 3: Yoshijima House

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Yoshijima Family Residence is an old folk house located in Daishinmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. It has been designated as an important cultural property of Japan and is included in the Japan Heritage "Hida Takumi Techniques and Kokoro - 1300 Years of Passing on to the Present with Trees" certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Wikipedia: 吉島家住宅 (JA)

300 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Sōō-in

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Sooin is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Its predecessor was the Betsuji Nagakuji Temple in Sakurayama Hachimangu. It is the 2nd shrine of the 33rd Kannon Shrine in Hida and the 40th shrine of the 49th Yakushi Shrine in Chubu.

Wikipedia: 相應院 (JA)

721 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 5: Sogenji Temple

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Sogenji Temple

Sogenji is a Soto Zen temple located in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. The mountain name is Takuryuzan. It is situated within the Higashiyama Scenic Preservation Area. Known as a temple associated with the Kanamori clan, the lords of Hida Takayama, it houses many items related to the Kanamori family. It is the 4th sacred site of the Hida Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage.

Wikipedia: 素玄寺 (JA)

412 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Higashiyama Jinja Shrine

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Higashiyama Hakusan Shrine is a shrine located in Wakadachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 東山白山神社 (JA)

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