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And for solo travelers, Takayama is a safe and easy city to walk around alone in. Takayama itinerary: Day 1 1. Lunch After dropping off your bags, head to one of the restaurants in the old part of town that is serving local beef or soba noodles. Dinner Japan is famous for its high-quality beef known as Wagyu beef. Looking for Info on Traveling to Tokyo? Takayama itinerary: Day 2 In the morning, after visiting the Miyagawa Morning Market am — pm , which takes place along the Miyagawa River, visit the old merchant houses in the northern part of the city, also called the Shimoninomachi and Ojinmachi areas nearby.
Walk around the Shimonimachi and Ojinmachi areas. This area of the town is another great place to walk around. The woodwork on this shrine complex is just beautiful.
Lunch Take a break from your Takayama itinerary for lunch. Dinner A great place to have dinner at is Center 4 Burger. Side Trips from Takayama 1. Shirakawa-go Shirakawa-go is a charming village located an hour by bus from Takayama.
Kamikochi Another great and easy side trip is a trip to Kamikochi, a park located in the Japan Alps. The owner and staff have lots of great advice on where to eat. COM — This hostel is 2 minutes from the train and bus stations. COM — located in the heart of old Takayama; traditional Japanese inn; indoor hot spring bath. Train: Tokyo — Nagoya — Takayama This route takes around five hours.
Train times from Tokyo to Takayama in January Tokyo Nagoya Takayama am — pm am pm am — pm am — pm for more times, visit Hyperdia. Train times from Tokyo to Takayama via Toyama in January Tokyo Toyama Takayama am pm am pm pm pm For more times, visit Hyperdia. Bus: Tokyo to Takayama If you want a cheaper and more direct way, take the bus.
Bus times from Tokyo to Takayama in January Tokyo Shinjuku Takayama Nohi Bus Station am pm am pm am pm am pm pm pm pm pm For more times, visit Hyperdia. Besides Hyperdia, you can also check times and buy tickets from this website for Willer Express or this website called Highway Bus From Kyoto to Takayama You can travel by train or bus to Takayama from Kyoto.
Train — Kyoto — Nagoya — Takayama. Train times from Kyoto to Takayama in January Kyoto Nagoya Takayama am am am pm am pm am pm for more times, visit Hyperdia. Bus times from Kyoto to Takayama in January Kyoto Takayama am pm am pm pm pm pm pm For more times, visit Hyperdia. Here are some typical times from January 30, Bus times from Kanazawa to Takayama in January Kanazawa Shirakawa-go Takayama am am am pm pm pm pm pm for more times, visit Hyperdia.
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Dating back to during the Edo period, traditional marionettes and automated dolls became very popular and were first used on the Matsuri floats. Make sure to watch the impressive performance as the wooden dolls swing from trapezes, climb stairs, write calligraphy and move on their own across the stage. C ost: JPY, no photography or video permitted but take a look on the Karakuri Museum website to see amazing shots of what to expect. The museum has over masks and other interesting theatre artefacts on display, too.
Ok, so you want to do a day trip from Takayama to Shirakawa-go? However, there are some important things to note about day trips to Shirakawa-go from Takayama in one day. Yes, some locals still reside in these year old farmhouses!
My honest advice would be to do a DIY Shirakawa-go itinerary, or actually spend the night in a traditional farmhouse to make the most of your visit. Search for accommodation in Shirakawa-go here. Many include dinner AND breakfast!
More info here. And remember, people drive on the left! TIP: If you do decide to take an organised tour, try and find one that limits group number to around people. These smaller groups are a much more sustainable way to travel.
Love the idea of Shirakawa-go, but prefer to avoid crowds? Hida no Sato Hida Folk Village is the perfect alternative! While I loved visiting Takayama in summer, Hida Folk Village is perfect to visit any time of year with stunning natural scenery that changes with the turn of every season — cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, hues of red during autumn and thatched farmhouses coated in snow during winter.
Hida Folk Village showcases what life was like in this alpine region during the Edo period. Have fun with traditional old Japanese toys by the pond, visit each of the incredibly preserved farmhouses, learn about tools used to survive in the area, marvel at the craftsmanship of Takumi Shrine and even join a workshop creating pottery and other handicrafts.
If you happen to visit during July, find out the once-in-a-year event that I was so fortunate to experience!
Just an hour from Takayama is Gero Onsen, a relaxing hot spring town nestled within the Japanese Alps. For all the details including the best things to do and where to stay, check out my 2 days in Gero Onsen itinerary.
Need a few more ideas for your Takayama itinerary? Take a look at things to do in the greater Takayama area:. This concludes my travel guide to Hida Takayama! Now you know all the best places to learn more about life, history and culture in the Japanese Alps. You know the significance of matsuri to Takayama, sake and of course Hida beef. Do you plan on using this Takayama itinerary someday? Is there much more to Takayama than you initially thought?
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