This was a very nice attraction showing the different styles houses from the region. It was a very nice walk in autumn and was very interesting, I wish I had more time to look at everything properly. Highly recommend. It took me approximately 20minutes walk from Takayama Station and the entry fee was 700 yen. I got there early and it was nice and quiet.

Definitely recommend visiting if you're in Takayama. You get to learn about how people used to live, work, make and store food, make roofs etc. in the past. There are multiple areas where you can feel like a kid again e.g. learning how to juggle with traditional juggling balls, solve puzzles or shoot a bamboo water gun. It was surprisingly very fun! The park is also simply beautiful, with views of the mountains and the valley too.

A fantastic time capsule of early Japanese history. Beautifully set, give yourself a good 2hrs to explore fully. Shoes must be taken off to explore further inside the houses. Stamps are present in many for your travel book. During winter many paths are shut due to snowfall, many of the houses have alternate paths, so you can still get to them, however some will not be accessible.

Gorgeous place to take kids and let them run. There’s a ton of little activities for them to do that are free. Nearly everything is also described in English which is super cool!

Truly amazing. Personally, I went during the winter and when the village is covered in snow it was absolutely breathtaking. Unfortunately during the winter, certain sections are closed off due to snow and icy conditions, however the majority are still open and accessible. Tickets are cheap and you can easily spend 2ish hours exploring all the buildings and reading about the history. You can enter basically every building and they have slippers by the entrance of each building. It was quite informative in that the purposes of each building in the village are clearly displayed with many tidbits on their history and function. Most of the pictures I saw were from spring but somehow it is just as beautiful if not more in the winter. Definitely an amazing visit anytime of year.

Very nice stroll to have among history. The place is very well preserved and gives you the chance to have both a cultural and a naturalistic experience at the same time. Very recommended especially if you visit in summer and you look for a fresher place to spend some nice time. They have a spot by the lake where you can borrow paper umbrellas, a traditional vest and a hat to take a nice picture.

Amazing place. It still preserves the essence of a traditional village. The whole area is magic. The main lake in the middle of the houses is very beautiful and you can even take some pictures with some traditional clothes for free.

Such a great experience to see all these unique buildings in such a beautiful setting. The Koi fish lake was stunning in all of its autumn colours. Set aside a couple of hours for this and if it rains they have umbrellas you can loan for free.

Very interesting and historical folk village of one the Japanese ancestors with their unique pointed roof. Amazing use of ropes and knots that hold the whole structure of houses together including special crafted wood and timbers used. Different rooms and floor levels for various purposes. Planting roof top with some greens. Also the circular and rectangular padi rice fields (miniature) demonstrating their farming days then. There is a live demonstration of a man crafting various wooden articles and two women doing some sewings for sales. Worth of ¥700 per person entry fees.

Definitely one of my favourite days during our month in Japan. It gives you an idea of how life was during the Edo period with clear explanations in English. Fun activities for the family and a refreshing walk in the woods.

Beautiful outdoor area featuring a variety of traditional homes to explore! It was fantastic to see and far less crowded than its more popular counterpart a bit further north. You can pickup a joint admission ticket and round trip bus fare from the main station in town which is convenient and saves 100yen.

It was snowing heavily when we went here so didn’t really stay long enough to enjoy the place but we went to almost every “house” If you can’t go to Shirakawa-go, this place will somehow make up for it.

A lovely and quaint folk village complex about 35 mins walk from Takayama or a 15 min bus ride. We went on a clear autumn day in October and it was a lovely afternoon walking through the buildings and different parts of the grounds. Entry is 700 Yen per person which was well worth it. The village allows you to explore how life was like for the people living there and the exhibits are really interactive - there are even games you can play as part of your visit. You learn about their living conditions, the farming and building methods as well as historical Japanese cultural references. One of the highlights was watching a wood carver make an owl out of wood which was incredible to see - an art passed down that was intricate and beautiful. A worthwhile visit for the price and you could easily spend 2 hours here (the map you're given gives you different routes you can take depending on the time you have, the max of which is 1 hour but I think you could spend longer there if you'd like to) - would highly recommend!

Fun, educational and interesting. The Hida Folk Village (or Hida no Sato) is an open-air museum where you go back in time about 100 to 500 years. Thanks to about thirty houses, barns, watermills, shrines and so on, you can relive the past of a Japanese village. In addition to the various architectural styles, of which the gassho-zukuri is the most striking, you will become acquainted with utensils that were used in household, work and daily life. And in workshops you can discover how Japan's famous handicrafts are made, such as wood carving, tie-dying, (silk)weaving, and lacquer work. All in all a very interesting and educational destination that I highly recommend.

Quiet time exploring the village with much historical features! There were activities for visitors to enjoy and really scenic view. I would imagine it nicer during winter when the houses are covered in snow but it’s was still a pleasant experience. Entry fee is 700 yen, and it’s about 10-15 mins bus ride from where the main takayama station is! But the bus departs in 1-hour interval, it’s either a 1 hour or 2 hour visit.

This place was just wonderful! I walked all the way there from Takayama city centre, and it was a great thing to do. Such a beautiful and interesting part of Japan. Very rich in history and culture. Highly recommended!

Amazing place to visit in Takayama. If you do not like crowds, go as soon as they open at 8:30. I had an hour in the morning in which I was the only visitor in sight. Tourists quickly appeared after an hour and it became more difficult to enjoy the property without disruption. There is lots of information on the buildings, the property, and the history of everything on the premises. It was very well taken care of and there are interesting things for children too, like games and viewing stations of the mountains afar. Signage is in Chinese, Japanese, and English. Easy to get there on a local bus.

A very special destination within Takayama. Beautiful views of traditional Japanese buildings alongside lush greenery. Very immersive and educational. Expect to spend multiple hours wandering the grounds and taking photographs. Bring extra change to feed the fish!

Located in Takayama, Hida no Sato or aka Hida Folk Village should be included in your plan if you happen to be near the area. Ticket price is reasonable at 700¥ per adult. The premise of the museum is full of little dashboards and decorated rooms that teach you the history of the buildings and structures. The steep roofs of the houses is made of straw, so it kind of resembles the ones you'd find in Shirakawa-Go, like a mini version of the famous town.

Around 40 minutes walk from Takayama Station. This place is a beautiful village that features traditional houses with a beautiful lake in the middle. Do note that there are busses that go there but they run really infrequently. Hida no Sato is like a scaled down version of Shirakawago but it doesn’t make it any less impressive. Went at the end of March but it was snowing heavily that week. So the entire village was covered in a nice layer of white powdered snow. Adding to the whole atmosphere of the place. They have little stations to collect stamps too if you have a notebook for that. On top of that they have free boots rental to help with walking around the snow.

Really enjoyed this place. Was a bit out of the way to walk to but otherwise was a breath of fresh air to explore and see. All of the exhibit is well signed in English (and Japanese) so you can read up about the history of what it was like living in Japanese villages. Many other exhibits in Japan don't have this level of detail so it was lovely to see. You can also go in to most of the buildings and explore, and since it's fairly out of the way there's few tourists. We visited start of December at about 2pm and found the temperature cold but manageable.

This is a must do if you visit Takayama. It was snowing that day so I could enjoy the Folk Village under a white coat and with a small frozen lake. Simply beautiful. You learn about the old Japanese farming culture, how they were organized in a village like this and how they survived freezing winters. We were around 10 people in the village in the middle of the afternoon so I think people somehow don’t come here, but you should. Don’t miss this hidden gem.

It was wonderful to witness the preservation of heritage in the area. My family and I had a great time imagining what life was like in the past as we explored the traditional homes made of straw. Although we did not stay for the illumination, we did try ringing the bell and making a wish.

Visited on 18th March. Entrance fee is Y700 per pax. It is a nice village turned into a museum. The place is very peaceful and beautiful. There are still some snow on the roofs on the traditional houses, enhancing the beauty of the museum. There isn't much towards the museum and mainly we went there mainly for the view.

Best to buy the bus ticket combo with the entrance at Nohi terminal counter, this saves you 100yen. So total 800yen 2way bus including the entrance ticket. The museum opens until 5pm but the last direct bus from there to the bus terminal is at around 4.50ish so it’s best to leave from the terminal, at the latest at 3pm. That way you have more than 1h to explore. The bus pattern is 9, 9.45, 10, 10.45, 11, 11.45. time it correctly that way you don’t have to wait for 45mins. Beware that the bust platform 1 is shared with other bus routes! When we were there waiting with other tourists, the bus driver didn’t stop for more than 5seconds and take off without signalling to us that it’s the bus to hida, that pisses all of us as the next bus was 3.45pm, we only had less than 1h to explore, because of this slack bus driver and we needed to wait for another 45mins for the next bus. Hida village can be covered within 1h at a faster pace if you don’t go in and out of the houses, but ideally 1.5h at least, to give you time to enjoy the scenery, take pictures, use the stamps, going in and out of the houses, take off and put back your shoes (if you go to every house it will take about 2h). As you need to take off shoes when you enter the wooden area of the house, you want to wear thick socks. Some upper rooms are opened too, so you can go upstairs and see the architecture of the roof. It can be slippery during winter hence many routes are closed for walking but this does not affect the experience. They were doing it for safety reasons, although it feels like we didn’t get to see some areas. Overall it’s worth it, especially if you only have a day or two in Takayama, saving you from going to shiragawago. Since the place is not that big, it’s best to check the crowd level using google map, it wouldn’t be nice having too many tourists there especially inside those small houses.

Had a short visit during the illumination. Very beautiful but small museum to visit (I finished the walk within 30 mins) as lots of areas were closed. No public transportation after 6pm so you need to walk 2,5km back to town

Highly recommend for people who would like to get to know rural Japan. Great for those who plan to go to Shirakawa (as an extension) or those who would like to have the Shirakawa-go experience without the crowds. 10 out of 10, don’t plan it for the end of the day, as there are so many expositions, houses to drop by, that it is worth reserving at least 2-3h for the attraction.

I walked there in an evening and there were very few people on the street. So it was very calm and quite. Also it was beautiful with the remaining snow.

One of the streets of Takayama’s old town. A street filled with traditional picturesque wooden houses. There are plenty of shops and food places around here including sake tasting and even miso tasting shops. The place can feel a bit touristy. A good way to avoid the crowds is to go early morning or maybe visit the side streets. They’re equally as pretty but with a lot less tourists.

This area has an authentic japanese feel to it, with small traditional stores, great restaurants and a peaceful flow. It’s a great place for a peaceful day walking around at a relaxed pace.

Takayama is a tourist trap. This town, Is 99% souvenir shop. Is a real tourist trap masked as a preserve old town. I love Japan. But trust me, skip Takayama. Just look at my pics. Every shop is the same. Cheap tourist goods. Fridge magnets. Etc. Can't even find a real cafe here that is not cater to tourist .

Love love love this super cute nice small town. Get around here by walking is a must to do. “Hida” Beef is also must do here a lot. Tender and juicy. Many nice shops along the street : sake, miso, syrup, wagashi, cafes 🍵 Just dont come too late because they close quite early. Check and plan the trip right to enjoy the town. (Photos from many visits years ago)

23.9 町並み観光。 お土産屋さんや酒屋さん食事所が沢山。 古い建物が魅力的です。 (Translated by Google) 23.9 Townscape sightseeing. There are many souvenir shops, liquor stores, and restaurants. The old buildings are charming.

Sanmachi Suji este un grup de trei străzi principale din inima orașului Takayama, recunoscut ca zonă de conservare a clădirilor tradiționale semnificative din punct de vedere istoric, ceea ce înseamnă că toate casele private vechi și clădirile magazinelor sunt păstrate în stare impecabilă. De fapt, este considerată una dintre cele mai bine conservate zone din Japonia, ceea ce i-a adus titlul de „Micul Kyoto”. Chiar dacă clădirile au peste 300 de ani, multe încă funcționează ca restaurante, magazine de suveniruri și depozite de sake. Este nevoie de cateva ore pentru a explora în mod corespunzător toate cele trei străzi paralele care alcătuiesc cartierul istoric și puțin mai mult dacă te oprești la unele dintre muzeele de aici. Un loc cu adevărat unic și splendid! (Translated by Google) Sanmachi Suji is a group of three main streets in the heart of Takayama, recognized as a Historically Significant Traditional Building Preservation Area, which means that all the old private houses and shop buildings are kept in pristine condition. In fact, it is considered one of the best-preserved areas in Japan, earning it the title of "Little Kyoto." Even though the buildings are over 300 years old, many still function as restaurants, souvenir shops, and sake warehouses. It takes a few hours to properly explore all three parallel streets that make up the historic quarter, and a little longer if you stop at some of the museums here. A truly unique and splendid place!

Nice shopping area in Takayama with photo opportunities with the old houses. It can get very touristy though so for the best photos, probably mornings at 9-10am would be good when the shops are open and the light is nice (winter season). The shops all close by 4-5pm in winter and there is nothing to do after in the area.

One of the most historical places we visited in Japan. Mostly, the shop closes on this street by 5 or 6 in the evening. But if you happen to see the stores open, the street is really alive. So much Japanese feels. There are Japanese foods to try. And really, you should try. Souvenir shops are also open. During the night, taking a photograph is magical. Specially when someone is riding on a bicycle. Should be added on your Japan to visit places. 🇯🇵❤️

This place has an ancient beauty and the design of coffee house is similar to Europe. Along the streets selling specialties, food, souvenirs of takayama. Everyone should try Hida beef sushi and Hida beef Ramen, very delicious.

Although smaller in proportion, the smaller crowds make it worthwhile to browse leisurely the old ancient town

Beautiful street, lots of food to try. well preserved

An excellent place to walk through as both sides of the road are surrounded by old-fashioned traditional buildings. These buildings contain shops of various kinds - cookie, matcha, souvenir, restaurants, sake brewery, etc. Highly recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

Nice spot with preserved old merchant houses and some great cafes and sake breweries to visit. A must visit if you're in Takayama. Definitely try to come here earlier in the day as it only consists out of a few streets and gets pretty full in the afternoon.

Very touristy quaint shopping street lined with restaurants, souvenir shops, and snacks. It’s a long way to come for this so make sure you budget at least 2 to 3 hours to walk around and have a cuppa if you are coming to Takayama old town.

A few blocks of traditional Japanese houses, residences, stores, and cafés. A lot of tourists of course, but it's a nice piece of the city to stroll through. I would recommend stopping by in the late afternoon as it starts to grow darker, as the streets are gorgeous in the fading light and you'll find a lot less tourists as well.

Old town area. Busy in the daylight. Stores open early around 9am, but by 6pm everything is closed. Old houses. Many sake stores and snack places

It is called “little kyoto”. Nice place to visit, aside from Hida Folk Village, tourist came to visit here. Lots for restaurant and souvenirs shop. Enjoy roaming around.

It's the most famous part of Takayama and there are lots of street food options, cafes and restaurants. The buildings are all very old and very cool. The area is very photogenic. However in the high season it gets quite crowded.

This is a typical government office of the Edo period very well maintained to give visitors an idea of what administration buildings looked like as regarding their day to day affairs. There are exhibits on the invitation of guests of different ranks with distinctions made in the separate rooms and even entrances for the type of visitor. There’s a part of the building dedicated to hearing out petitions from grieving citizens and a torture chamber for suspected and guilty offenders. There’s also an exhibit or a room and sort of palanquin for messages exclusively from Edo. For adults entry costs ¥400, while ages below 16 pay half that.

Fantastic experience on governor housing. It is very educational and could be boring to some. Enjoy the little garden. Quite a historical moment.

岐阜県高山市の高山駅から徒歩10分程の場所に在る国指定史跡の建築物。 高山城主金森氏がお国替えで移動した際の下屋敷跡を江戸幕府の直轄領として飛騨國を統治する為の拠点で、176年間、代官や飛騨郡代が政治を行った 建物は代官や郡代達の政事の場『執務空間』代官や郡代達の家族の場『居住空間』年貢米を貯蔵する『米蔵』に区別されて居るとの事！ 日本で唯一主要建物が現存する代官、郡代所跡、訪問時は平日でしたが外国人観光客が多く来場され華麗な日本美を楽しんで居る様に感じました。 (Translated by Google) A building designated as a national historic site, located about a 10-minute walk from Takayama Station in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. The site of the former residence of the Kanamori clan, the lord of Takayama Castle, when they moved to another country, was used as a base for governing Hida Province as a territory under the direct control of the Edo shogunate, and for 176 years, the magistrates and Hida district lords conducted politics there. The building is divided into ``office space'' where the magistrates and district leaders carry out political affairs, ``living space'' where the families of the magistrates and district leaders live, and a ``rice storehouse'' where annual tax rice is stored! The only remaining main building in Japan is the ruins of the local magistrate's office, and although it was a weekday when I visited, I felt that many foreign tourists were visiting and enjoying the splendid beauty of Japan.

Very well preserved building. I would recommend waiting for the tour groups to pass for more peace and quiet to read the signs and take in the building. It was nice to see where people did things of old. We came in winter and you have to take your shoes off and carry them around in a plastic bag. Make sure you wear thick socks if coming in winter!

its easy to see why people recommend this place a lot! takayama jinya is an edo period government headquarters. you can buy a ticket with a brochure and go inside. its a really well preserved and beautiful building. its worth the couple hundred yen it costs for admission! be aware you should wear socks because you must remove shoes to go inside!

Visited this summer, on a Saturday. Not many people so there wasn't a line at the ticket booth. Learned about how Takayama Jinja is a unique building in all of Japan. Each section has a small English transcript or description of what can be seen. There are also QR code posts that lead to links that talk about specific areas in detail. There is no airconditioner of course, but if you're lucky a slight breeze might just come through while taking a brief rest at the "living room" - this area overlooks the garden and the pond. At specific dates during summer, a special kabuki performance is held in the big room (3 rooms really, with the sliding doors taken off).

It was great being able to go into a historical building. Worth the money. Don't forget to get the eki stamp at the resting spot when you finish!

「入館料」440円 高山駅からは徒歩10分ほど。 「陣屋」として主要な建物が現存しているのは日本中でここだけとのことなので、貴重な史跡として見ごたえがある、歴史好きにはたまらない場所です。 江戸時代の役人たちの仕事場エリアや代官の生活エリア、貯蔵庫や展示エリアなど陣屋内はかなり広いので、 じっくり見学すると1時間ほどの時間がかかります。 外から見るよりも中は広くて見応えがあります。とにかく見学できるエリアが広いと言った感想です。 雰囲気は、大政奉還があった京都の二条城をコンパクトにまとめたって感じの印象ですかね。 日本で唯一主要建物が現存する代官・郡代所跡として貴重であり、歴史的に見てもなかなか見ごたえのある史跡でした。 (Translated by Google) "Admission fee" 440 yen About 10 minutes walk from Takayama Station. It is said to be the only place in Japan where the main building as a ``jinya'' still exists, so it is worth seeing as a valuable historical site and is a must-see for history buffs. The inside of the camp is quite large, including the workplace area of ​​Edo period officials, the living area of ​​the magistrate, storage area, and exhibition area. It will take about an hour to take a thorough look. The inside is larger than it looks from the outside and is worth seeing. Anyway, my impression is that there is a wide area that you can tour. The atmosphere is like a compact version of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, where the Imperial Restoration took place. It is valuable as the only remaining main building in Japan of the magistrate and district office, and from a historical perspective it is quite a sight to behold.

You take your shoes off at the entrance, and they give you a plastic bag to hold them in until you leave. It's a big and well-maintained building that gives you the look and feel of the Edo period. Feels pretty surreal to be able to casually stroll through a piece of history. There's a section with lots of historical artifacts and documents to look at too. Overall, it's a pretty nice visit for a little bit of immersion. There's quite a bit of empty space in the rooms though. I do wish the place felt more "lived in"

Friendly welcoming staff. Lots of old artifacts and information in English. Enjoyable, peaceful, worth a visit.

It a historical place shows the past Japanese government’s working place. The house is cleaning and well preserved. Everyone need to take off shoes to tour.

An old government office that has been restored, showing not only how the officials worked, but also their governance (e.g. forestry and how Hida prepared timber), and significant events (such as taxation changes and the ensuing riots). There is a defined route you take through the rooms and exhibitions with signs in English, and QR-code audio guides in English and other languages for key attractions. A translation app will do the trick for the rest of the lengthier information displays. Entry is 440yen per adult and bags are provided for your shoes and umbrellas.

Well maintained building and interesting walking museum. You do need to take off your shoes

毎年11月3日文化の日は入場が無料。 通常の440円でも値段以上の価値はあるのに無料とは。 陣屋の中は昭和初期か明治か大正の雰囲気があり、見学している間はその時代にタイムスリップしたかのよう。 (Translated by Google) Admission is free on Culture Day, November 3rd every year. It's worth more than the regular price of 440 yen, but it's free. The inside of the Jinya has an atmosphere from the early Showa, Meiji, or Taisho eras, and while you're touring it, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time to that era.

Date Visited: 11/11/2023 You have to take off your shoes upon entering and the floor was a little cold. It was an old government office that is nicely maintained. There are a lot of historical documents and items.

Good to get some insights into how local government worked in the Edo period. We followed another tour group so got some free insights 😅 you must take your shoes off and it was freezing cold so that was rather unpleasant.

The entrance of the jinya is unexpectedly simple and modest. However, the interior paints a different story. Amazing handcrafted details! Visiting the place is like going through a maze. But when we reached the inner courtyard, we were greeted by beautifully curated garden. This surely made visit worth it. Across a bridge in this quaint town is the famous Sanmachi Street, where tourists go for its shops set in caeefully preserved buildings from Edo period. A "must try" is their juicy Hida beef barbecue. My kids simply can't get enough of them.

Old traditional Japanese house complex of a provincial governor and magistrate’s office that was turned into a museum. For a small entrance fee you can explore the whole house and barn and be transported back into the Edo Period. The house is well preserved and a great place to visit.

Although I went because it is one of the landmarks in the area and didn’t have too much expectations, it was quite interesting to learn about the history and the importance of Takayama in the Tokunawa Shogunate era. The place is larger than you think and it can take you up to 30 minutes to walk around it. It was few English translations and be prepared because you must remove your shoes and in winter the floor gets very cold.

Old building in town. Popular with tourists. Spent 30 mins here. JPY440 ticket for adult

This place is popular for its double deck ride ropeway, mountain view and autumn 🍁 view. Quite cold at the top with snow but have an amazing sky view. Please remember to wear something warm👍🏽. The staff are very helpful and they have places to relax, eat and obtain souvenirs 😊. NB: please stay safe and wear a mask 😷.

A panoramic view on top of Shinhotaka Ropeway in Takayama. The autumn 🍂 color change is out of this world. 👍🏻🙌🏻

Here we use rope-way to roof observation deck. When we arrived, snow was still falling. It is very cold. On the roof observation deck also has restaurant by using vending machine. There also snow corridor, if the weather is fine, you will enjoy however for my is very cold, we can only stay for a moment and hurry to go inside because it is super cold.

Great views on a sunny day, after you climb the 2nd ropeway. You can have your picture taken and have it framed. Shops (souvenirs, food and beverages) on both ropeways. You can also climb by foot (probably difficult in snow conditions). At ropeway 1 you can relax in a foot onsen. A not to miss experience when in or around Takayama.

Freezing, be prepared yourself for coming with warm cloths. Don’t forget to check timetable so don’t need to waiting so long. Very nice views. Long queue for ticket booth. Want to come back again in other Season.

I went here January 1st of 2022. The weather was sunny but it was still super cold on the top of the mountain. -16!!! Uniqlo's heat tech was not enough. Better do some layering.

Last bus to Hirayu and Takayama at 16.55. Try to avoid tour group, you get stuck in a gondola like a sardine.

we went on the wrong day, i guess. the shops were mostly closed on Tuesday. we managed to pick up some pickles, which were cheaper than in the stores at the old town.

Very cool morning market. There are several market vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables and it’s also not very crowded. We tried several interesting snacks here like beef bun and this bread cube made of egg whites. Do check out the apple vendor, best apple I’ve had in my life!

The morning market, where local producers sell various goods, some bonsai, some gardens, some handmade souvenirs. The market takes place in the street along the river. It works for a short time, about a couple of hours in the morning. What really attracts attention is that you can meet various and interesting people. Also in the same street there are constantly operating shops. If this street is passed and you still have time - you need to cross the street to the south side and there you will see the spirit of the old quarters with shops, Japanese snacks or traditional Japanese dishes and drinks. You can really have fun for the whole half day.

Good experience to enjoy walking here in the morning. Open early morning until 12:00 in the midday. There are groceries, souvenirs, Japanese sweets, and many more at here. Situated near to Miyagawa river, you can go down near the river.

I went during a cold snowy morning. It was super tough to go through the whole market and enjoy as the snow was so heavy. The stalls itself sold mainly produce and didn’t feel too touristy as there aren’t many souvenirs or food items. I saw just a few like the takoyaki and there was a coffee shop that sold barista level coffee poured into a edible cup. Other than that there wasn’t anything they really caught my eye. I would say if you are considering to stay the night just to check this out, you can give it a miss.

Nice to see local foods and some trinkets. Kids will love the nearby river with large koi fish. There is a rice ball eatery nearby for snacks.

The market is relatively small but enough to hold your interest for an hour until the main streets open up. A variety of local produce, eateries and knick knacks for tourists. You can also buy fish food at one stall and wander down to the river ramp to feed the ducks and carp which keeps the kids interested.

Nice little street with shops lined up, food got a morning stroll. The best parts of the street were the small japanese snacks sold. Look out for the stall selling the square egg marshmallow thing. It was delicious!

It is a morning market placed on the stream side that you can walk comfortably with many things to choose from. In the winter the stream is covered with snow, but in the summer has ducks and koi fish swim in the stream.

A must-visit when in Takayama! Come with an appetite and you can get your fill of Hida beef sushi, freshly baked piping hot butter croissant, coffee, and snacks. There are souvenir shops and fresh fruits for sale. Some stalls start as early as 8am.

Nice early morning walk and see what the local market has to offer along with the tourist shops. 100yen for fish food to feed the kois and trout by the river .

good for morning walk. You can buy fresh farm products, coffee, light breakfast. Its a nice setting next to the river.

Nice morning market to take a stroll, the stretch is about 100-150m long. Mostly souvenirs or local produce. I would say I’m mostly there for the stroll. The market closes at 12pm. There is a nice river by the side which you can get some photos in. Could see some people feeding the koi fishes too.

When you visit Takayama be sure to go to the Miyagawa Morning Markets. Go there to enjoy a breakfast and taste the hida milk or dairy product 飛驒古川牧成舍.

Very good experience and it was snowing. Tradionational villlage experience and the stalls were all quaint and very accomodative to tourists

This is mainly a produce/farmers market with a few souvenir and food/coffee stalls. The souvenirs are mainly the same as those at the old street. If you are not an early bird, better to sleep in or go sightseeing earlier. Takes about 10 minute to walk through the market. Visited on a Thursday morning. I heard there are more interesting stalls on the weekend.

Visited first week of December on a Saturday morning and there were lots of stalls open. Really enjoyed wandering around and trying some of the foods. Worth a visit

Good place to visit and walk thru to eat breakfast slowly on the go over approx. 300m length of pop-up stores by the river side and shops by the river bank. An essential part of any visit to Takayama. Enjoy!

We recommend waking up @ 7/8 to go here for a quiet stroll along the river. Not many stalls were available during our visit tho maybe bec of the holidays / New Year. I enjoyed the grilled mochi, takoyaki & hot choco!

Nice little morning market. Definitely more lively on the weekend. (We wanted to try the coffee served in a pastry-cup but they were closed on Monday.) The sellers were all very friendly. It’s an interesting place to try some snacks (or mini apples) and pick up some souvenirs. I hoped to find some local honey, which I did, but was way over by budget. (It must have been very very good. Or maybe October is the wrong season.) The stall opposite the stairs leading down to the river sells small bags food (100 Yen) to feed the fish. They’re not displayed too prominently.

If you can't make the festival itself this is the second best thing you can do! Beautiful exhibit!

The floats are very impressive and interesting, but there are only 5 of them. And there isn't very much information written in the museum, it's all on the audio guide. So if you're not a fan of audio guides, like me, you're basically out of luck. It's quite a small museum so the 1000 yen price seems a bit steep.

a neat home for some of the festival floats of takayama festival. there is an english audio guide for those who cant speak japanese, and signage in english as well.

Very informative with wonderful pieces of history and art preserved for the public to see. There was a lot of information that had not been translated from Japanese to English, however we were able to enjoy the artistry of objects. The audio guides are free and give a wonderful rundown of the cultural heritage of the exhibits on display. Keep in mind the exhibits rotate, so a specific yatai (float) may not be on display when you visit.

This is where the REAL Yatai are placed. If you have followed me, you can two places to learn about Yatai. Find out more. That’s why when you do, you can take pictures but no flash is allowed due to preservation of the colour of the yatai. So there will be instructions everywhere to advise you. The ticket includes the audio, please let the counter know which language you prefer. There is also a video to give you some lights to how the festival looks like. Again, if you are like me, touring and coming here to learn more about the culture and heritage, come here! At the end this is part of the UNSECO cultural and heritage of Takayama. Also there is another museum to show the Nikko Toshogu. I have been there! Was really awesome too. Ticket cost 1000yen

Serene place. So zen. There is a walking trail to the top if the hill to view the Alps.

Spectacular! Also, don't forget to visit the Nikko diorama museum, the fee is included in the Matsuri Yatai Kaikan's ticket price, the entrance looked like it was closed and nobody was there to inspect our ticket, that might confuse some people

I visited the museum with floats (Yatai) that are listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The museum is located inside Hachiman-gu Sakurayama Shrine. The star attractions? Stunning floats that are true masterpieces, adorned with lacquer, vibrant paintwork, exquisite woodwork, intricate metalwork, and impressive smithery. The size of these floats is astounding! Imagine the Daihachi-Tai with wheels over 1.56 meters and the Hou-ou-tai showcasing a Phoenix with a wingspan of 1.8 meters and height of 8.8 meters! 😲 My absolute favourite was the Hotei-tai float, home to a dancing marionette. It takes 8 puppeteers, maneuvering 36 strings inside the float, to make this marionette perform its awe-inspiring jumps and somersaults 😲 I had the chance to watch a behind-the-scenes video of this in the visual room. Don't miss the last photo for a close-up glimpse of the small, but mighty marionette. The Gold shrine in the photo is a portable shrine called Mikoshi and weights about 2.5 tonnes 😱 80 people and two long bars are needed to carry the shrine. All the floats are located in an exhibition hall with 10 metre ceiling height 🫣 These floats are changed three times a year so people can see different ones when visiting 😲 Just think of the teamwork required to navigate these behemoths through the crowd-filled streets. That's what I call the spirit of a matsuri! 🙌

We came on weekday before lunch and this place is practically deserted. Only our group is here and it feels amazing to be able to explore at our own pace

Really impressive, the Yatai get changed every four months so it is always different. With the ticket you also get entry into another museum next doors which has an extremely detailed 1/10 replica of the Nikko Toshugu shrine in Nikko.

Great to see these floats for real after having seen them on a television show. They are bigger than I expected and tremendously detailed well worth going to see them and then also the intricate model's in the attached display

Great example of cultural preservation of a meaningful event. The artistry here is expectedly phenomenal. A for sure not to miss visit while in Takayama.

A great place to see the Takayama autum festival floats close up from different angles. They offer explainations as to the meaning and logistics of the floats, with available audio guides. Do pick up an audio guide if you're visiting the floats, you'll get a lot more out of the experience.

Old Town in Tagoyama🇯🇵

Nice view with red bridge, landmark for photograph 📸📸

Nice place with a lot of good food. Must try Hida meat.

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Awesome place. Must visit when you are in Takayama.

I Love this place💝💝💝

Beautiful place

Most of tourist recommended about Ginko tree, but this is winter and have snowy. I feel lonely and feel my mind is ...cold. (I hope I will come back to Takayama in spring or summer next time)

A small compound with a small and beautiful temple pagoda. There are many baby Buddha statues all around with red caps on their heads. It's located in the middle of the town, so may not be that peaceful or calm.

Small beautiful temple in the center of Takayama. There is also the big historical tree of the town.

I came late as the temple has closed today. Yet the surrounding is still beautiful although it is as cold as -1 deg C in this early spring... Most people are still in their winter coat

This temple has a great Pagoda and Gate. And you can see these building with free!

Very small temple a few meters away from one of the main streets. That tree is really impressive, though.

This is a small temple with a very old tree, a bell and small garden. What strikes to me the most would be the old tree... That 1200 year old gingko tree is amazing. I was awe struck and jlwas just looking it for 10 mins. Its in transition to change its color from green to yellow. Its just a 10 mins walk fron Takayama station.

Small compact temple between Takayama JR station and old street. 5 stars for the 1200 years old ancient ginkgo tree. I am totally in awe of the giant ancient tree.

There is a huge ginkgo tree in the yard, so thick that several people can hug it, and a maple tree. In autumn, the golden leaves of the ginkgo and the red leaves of the maple complement each other, and the colors are colorful, which is very beautiful.

We just passed by this temple when we were driving to the miygawa morning market. We were attracted by the temple, the huge ginko tree and the maple. We walked back from the morning market. We lost direction until we saw the huge ginko tree raising above the buildings. Just so surprised to see such a beautiful site as this was unplanned. Captured on 7/11/2023

Little temple with an ancient tree and a bell-tower. A short walk from the bus terminal. (And just off one of the main streets leading to/from the river and old town.) Let your imagination run freely and imagine it not surrounded by modern buildings. A worthwhile place to visit.

Serene temple with outstanding 1200 year old Ginko tree....2 days from peak Autumn colours

Beautiful Hirayu Ohtaki (Hirayu big falls)! Good walking experience from Hirayu Hot Springs. It would take about 30 minutes by walking.

With hitchhiking I discover this unexpected amazing fall, 1 of best sightseeing point waterfalls in winter because ice in hirayu, takayama district. Only 15 min walk from ski station. And totally free !

There is warm winter in this year, It no doubt you can easy to explore in its snow covered magnificence.

Too much snow on the way up in winter/spring season , a very nice experience for sightseeing and relaxation as well as having fun, there is a ski place just at the entrance of the walkway, but unfortunately it seems to be closed from 1st of April.

Nice and quiet. Not crowded in the afternoon.

(Translated by Google) ``Hirayu Otaki'', which represents Hida in Gifu Prefecture, is a spectacular waterfall with a drop of 64 meters. Hirayu Otaki is a waterfall that originates from the Yotsudake volcanic lava flowing northward, and the top of the lava flow cools and solidifies, collecting precipitation around Yotsudake and flowing down from the lava layer. The cross section created by the lava flow shows a clear U-shape. This shape can be easily seen from a distance and is the characteristic shape of Hirayu Otaki. Also, just below the waterfall, the ``Norikura-dake Eboshi volcanic body'' collapsed tens of thousands of years ago, even before the ``Yotsudake lava'', and you can see the earth and sand that accompanied the collapse flowing diagonally. On top of that, "Yotsudake volcanic lava" has stopped. Surrounded by greenery in early summer, and frozen into an icicle waterfall in winter, this waterfall is listed as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls and Gifu's Top 50 Waters, and its surrounding scenery and nature are spectacular. (Original) 岐阜県の飛騨を代表する『平湯大滝』は落差64メートルの見事な瀑布です。 起源は「四ッ岳火山溶岩」が北に向けて流し出し溶岩流の先端が冷えて固まり出来た地形に四ッ岳周辺の降水を集め溶岩層から流下する滝が平湯大滝です。 溶岩流で出来た断面は明瞭なＵ字形を見せています。 この形は遠くからもすぐに確認でき『平湯大滝』の特徴的な形状になっています。 また滝のすぐ下には「四ッ岳溶岩」より以前の十数万年前に「乗鞍岳烏帽子火山体」が山体崩壊し、山体崩壊に伴う土砂が奇麗に斜めに流れ込んでいるのが見えます。 その上で「四ッ岳火山溶岩」が止まった形になっています。 初夏は緑に包まれ、冬は凍結し氷柱瀑となる『日本の滝百選』『岐阜の名水50選』の容姿も周りの景観や自然も見事な滝です。

(Translated by Google) If you have some free time, stop by the waterfall, which is more spectacular and enjoyable than you expected. However, perhaps because the water flows from a fairly high place, there are partitions so that the public can only see it from a distance. It feels good to feel the cool breeze reaching the viewing area. (Original) ちょっと空き時間がある場合に立ち寄ると、思った以上に壮大で楽しめる滝。ただかなり高所から流れているせいか、一般用は遠方からしか見られないように仕切りはされている。 涼しい風が観覧用の場所まで届いてくるのが気持ちがいい。

What a beautiful shrine this is. The setting makes it extra special and peaceful. In the surroundings you will find 2 noteworthy museums, one with the miniatures of the Nikko shrines and temples and another with the floats used in the Matsuri festival!

for the interesting history of the shrine, please read from google. I always amaze by the way they preserve the old building (made by timber).

Peaceful and beautiful place. I loved the part with the wind chimes!

Love it here. Somehow very peaceful. You will see the white shrines nearby the river, walk that way for 400 metres and walk up the stairs. Enjoy the view! It would be lovely if you come here before the sun sets.

Nicely preserved and the exhibition of the floats was worth the effort.

I went there at sunset as I was cycling in that area. The evening time really changes its perspective, you can feel a different aura around it and the sound of the surrounding nature. The naturalistic location makes it very attractive.

Very peaceful and serene. It's located at the bottom of the hill and surrounded by woods. You can walk around the place and climb up the hill, there are a few pathways and shrines here & there. The views from these paths are amazing.

I decided to pursue going to this holy place even when it's about 5pm or 6pm. We went there, 8t was already closed. It was so quiet but you'd never feel scared. I felt a serene ambiance in a cold almost night feeling. It was magical. Those temples are quietly looking at us. I shared a small prayer, took some photographs and left. How I wished I went there when it was still open. Maybe I'd come back again. 😊

Beautiful shrine, surrounded by nature.

We managed to drive here in a 2wd Toyota Yaris with studless snow tires when it was snowing hard. Well worth the visit, the caves are just ok, but when you get out of exit 3 and descend you can open the windows and take nice pictures out of the windows.

Really love here! Astounding! Maybe is a weekday and early morning. I took the bus from the Nohi bus center. ( using the 2 day pass to ropeway, is included) I was their first customer. And there is a free shuttle bus. It is at the opposite side of where you alight. The shuttle bus will bring you to the cave. The bus driver will also ask you on the pick up time to drop you back to the bus station. The cave was peaceful and quiet and you can really enjoy and immerse yourself in there. Is calming. When thought is the end of the cave, there are more things awaiting for you as you exit. Please support the natural preservation. Nature don’t last…😊

The cave itself wasn't very special in my opinion. A lot of bright purple LED lights, which makes it possible to see far into the cage, but also disturbs the natural darkness and 'mystery' of a cave. The view after you've exited the cage is great though, definitely worth the trouble of biking/walking up the hill.

Excellent. We bought a two day bus pass and used it to visit the Shinhotaka ropeway and these caves. There is a shuttle bus for the caves from the bus stop and you simply tell the driver when you'd like to return to the bus stop for your return journey, this was a fantastic free service. An hour and a half was plenty for the caves. Add more time if you want to have a bite to eat and a coffee whilst exploring the nearby shops.

This is a classic tourist trap. Entrance cost is 1100 for adults and 550 for kids. Not too bad though. Caves were fine, kids enjoyed them. We walked the whole thing in about 40 minutes. Had to dodge several museums, gift shops, and restaurants. Stop here if your kids are in to this or you need to burn some time.

there were 3 caves inside and you can choose to exit after any of the caves. there are q alot of steps inside so not recommended for kids and elderly. the cave was not impressive but the view at the end was amazing during winter!

Fascinating limestone cave system set in an idyllic area. There are food and souvenir shops around. Conveniently there was also a free shuttle bus to the Center from the bus stop at the bottom of the mountain. You can purchase a return bus and entry ticket from the Takayama Bus Station, which saves you about 200 yen overall. Total I spent was 2570 yen. I think it’s a good price for a short day trip. I only spent about 1.5hrs here as there was no English explanation/signage for anything, but if you can read Japanese and are hungry you could definitely stay for 3. They don’t advertise it but there is a beautiful exhibition of artefacts before you go into the cave, and honestly, this exhibition was more interesting than some museums I’ve been to. And the fact entry is included is amazing. I think they should definitely advertise this as it may increase people coming. I went at midday on an Autumn Saturday and almost always had my section of cave to myself. This is not suitable for non-able bodied people, and people of larger builds as it can get quite tight in some sections of cave. Overall if you want something to do on a cloudy/rainy day, why not check it out?

The limestone is well preserved. It's such a beautiful treasure and a must trip when you're in Takayama.

Not crowed at weekend. There is a large parking space. You can buy ticket on arrival. It’s nice but not impressive as I expected.

This was on route, so I decided to visit. I forgot to bring a jacket inside so I had it really cold. Since it was 13c inside the cave. It was really fun. However, it was a bit too crowded for me. The whole path in the cave was basically a giant line of people.

A very impressive limestone cave, even if it feels a bit "staged" It is quite large, and even has a small shinto shrine inside. You climb a bit as you make your way deeper inside, and then when you get out - you get to see a view of the area from up high

If you are driving by, it is worth a stop. Just prepare yourself for a recorded Japanese woman’s voice blaring at some points in the otherwise peaceful caves. It is a lot of walking and stairs, so not ideal for the elderly. The lighting could use improvement.

無料なので気軽に立ち寄れます‼️たくさんの蔵が渡り廊下で繋がっていて、蔵の中が展示室になっています。そして蔵は2階建てになっています。蔵の中はエアコンはなく扇風機で真夏は暑いです。決まった順路がないように思い気の向くままに見て回りました。展示物はほぼ撮影禁止、派手さはないのでイマイチピンときませんでしたが、無料なのでありがたいです。時間があって歴史が好きな人は立ち寄っていいかなと思います。駐輪場もあります。 (Translated by Google) It's free, so feel free to stop by! ️Many storehouses are connected by corridors, and the inside of the storehouses is an exhibition room. And the storehouse has two floors. There is no air conditioner in the storehouse, and it is hot in midsummer with a fan. I looked around as I wanted, as if there was no fixed route. Most of the exhibits are prohibited from photography, and they are not flashy, so I didn't really like them, but I am grateful that they are free. If you have time and like history, I think you should stop by. There is also a bicycle parking lot.

It will be good if there is more translation of English. Although some of the wordings are in kanji which we able to read, however it took us longer to read and understand. 😅 Good history knowledge for children. My boys took a stamp too.

Good layout, well planted garden. Small collection.

A free museum to touch up on the history of Takayama. Make sure to pay a quick visit if you need a break from the shopping and sake drinking.

ぜひ行ってみて欲しい。 無料で入れます。 真夏はどうか分かりませんがもともとは酒蔵として使われていたらしい蔵を展示室にしている博物館で、外にいるだけで汗がでるようなピーカン照りの日でも涼しかったです。 暑い日にはそれだけでもありがたい…。 無料だからとあまり期待せずに入ったのですが、展示スペースが広い広い。 高山の土地の資料館といった印象でした。 火消しの纏が並んだスペースは迫力あったなぁ。 円空の仏像もいくつかありました。初めて見た…！とやや興奮してしまいました。 かなりの満足感。 古い町並みには人が溢れんばかりにいるような日でも本当に人がいない(なんで？？？)。 きっと人とすれ違わないなと思って割と大きめの声で独り言をこぼしながら見て回れるほどでした笑 かなりの穴場だと思います。 (Translated by Google) I would like you to go there. You can put it in for free. I don't know what it would be like in the middle of summer, but the museum was originally used as a sake brewery. I am grateful for that on a hot day. I entered without expecting much because it was free, but the exhibition space is large and wide. I had the impression that it was a museum of the land of Takayama. The space where firefighters' coats were lined up was impressive. There were also several circular Buddha statues. The first time I saw…! I got a little excited. Quite satisfying. Even on days when the old streets are overflowing with people, there are really no people (why???). I was sure I wouldn't pass anyone, so I was able to look around while talking to myself in a relatively loud voice lol I think it's quite a hidden gem.

A peaceful museum tucked away from the crowd in a traditional warehouse. It's free, and it stays open for very long (exhibition/warehouse: 09:00-19:00, garden: 07:00-21:00). There are 14+ exhibitions related to Takayama city and Gifu prefecture on various topics, such as Takayama Festivals, warfare in Ancient Japan, Enku (the great Buddah sculpturist), paintings and even traditional firemen. Downside is that the exhibition is in Japanese only, but the exhibits alone are interesting to look at. The warehouse itself is beautiful inside and out. I especially enjoyed looking at the exposed beams.

So many interesting arts inside. There are also history items too. It is worth visiting. Unfortunately you can't take any pictures inside. So, come by yourself and experience the history of takayama.

If you only had a day’s worth of time, and you wanna know a little bit more about this town, this fantastically refurbished structure cannot be missed. It’s a lot more than “a bit” though, at least an hour here made it all my worth.

地方の博物館として傑出している。施設自体も綺麗で立派だが、肝心の展示物が素晴らしい。高山というテーマに従っての充実した展示は大きな見応えが有る。 この内容の博物館が入館無料とは、高山の力の入れ方にも感心する。 (Translated by Google) It stands out as a local museum. The facility itself is beautiful and splendid, but the essential exhibits are wonderful. A fulfilling exhibition following the theme of Takayama is worth seeing. I am also impressed by the way Takayama puts in the effort to make this museum free of charge.

There are short descriptions in English but most of the exhibit texts are in Japanese. No problem for me, because the displays are arranged well and the artifacts are very interesting. The Museum also narrates the story of the town in a succinct but informative manner. Admission is free.

It's a quiet place in a quiet part of the town. Don't forget to stamp your booklet as memento.

The place is really amazing! Depicting the history of Takayama from the Famous "Yatai" festival floats to the Samurai leadership, events and crafts, religion, life and culture. You get a wholesome feel of of the Ancient Takayama before actually visiting it. No photos allowed here though.

Great experience with an old authenticated livelihood of Japan historically farm stays. It’s where you can experience the history of old folk village in Hida Japan.

This venue has grown in size over the years. It had some great displays covering a wide range of events, culture and Japanese life.

Nice free museum that offered us shelter from the rain on a rather uncomfortable day. The exhibit gives a good impression of the history of the city.

If you like art deco this small museum will show something special. Furniture section is amazing.

A Hidan gem. Amazing building and grounds and no one there. It seemed I had the whole museum to myself. Art glass and furniture. A room devoted to Charles Rennie Mackintosh. And a CRM inspired Tearoom. I have been to the Willow Tearooms in Glasgow and now on the other side of the world . . .

We walked a long way up a hill to find this museum but were very well rewarded. Lalique glass, Tiffany and other French designers of vases and perfume bottles. Really impressive displays. A lovely cafe too. A hidden gem of a museum.

We enjoyed this museum very much. The attractive modern architecture itself makes it worth a visit on its own, but the exhibits are also of great interest, especially if you are into the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. Mainly glass pieces, many of stunning beauty. It is all wonderfully maintained, lit, and laid out. Well worth an hour or so of your time in Takayama.

Ate outside of the McIntosh cafe in late May. Western style coffee and good food with beautiful mountain vista. Museum displays of glass and local artisans plus deco and neauveau furniture were absolutely top drawer. Couldn't believe the original 1929 Paris expo Lalique fountain was part of the art deco exhibit. Spent a very en

Interesting collection, there are some ceramics even from Hungary.

Small but quiet, worth the money you pay

昭和の香りたっぷり、想像以上に懐かしい。SHOWA forever！ I miss those days. I am nostalgic about that time. everything brings back memories. There will come a day when we can talk and reminisce about these times. Times, how they spin going through cycles of joy and sorrow.

A really cool little museum! A very different vibe to the usual museums I visit, but I loved it. It's small and chaotic in the best way, with loads of artifacts from the showa period. You really feel like you're stepping back in time. It's very interactive, and there are many retro games you can play. I highly recommend it if you are in the area!

It was a rainy afternoon and we were looking for something to do. This is definitely a nice way to spend the afternoon. It was fun to see how it looked like during the Showa-kan period. Also, you can take photos too.

Lovely experience in this place, it was a very interesting and fun place too even more cause you can interact with pretty much everything here, so you can take really cool photos and have good experiences, can easily spend 1 hour inside, there is also a candy store at the end and movie theater with old movies, very fun ✅8/10

髙山にある、 昭和感を感じれるミュージアム 入口から昭和バッチリ👌 直ぐにわかります〜笑笑 入口には、昔懐かしい駄菓子が 所狭しと敷き詰められています。 2階建で、奥行きもあり 旧式のパチンコ台があるコーナーや、 ファミコンコーナー、映画館、横丁など かなり楽しい時間を過ごせます。 子どもももちろん、 大人も楽しめます〜♪ (Translated by Google) in Takayama, A museum where you can feel the Showa era Showa era is perfect from the entrance👌 I'll know right away~ lol Nostalgic sweets at the entrance It's cramped and crammed. It is two stories high and has depth. A corner with an old-fashioned pachinko machine, Famicom corner, movie theater, alley, etc. I am having a pretty good time. Of course children Adults can enjoy it too~♪

The museum features recreated 1950s streets that bring back the lifestyle and culture of that era. At the entrance, there's a penny candy store offering favorites from the past. Inside, you can explore alley, a barbershop, a photo studio, and a general store, all filled with nostalgic items that evoke the feeling of the good old days. Please note that there are two very alike museums - Hida Takayama Retro Museum and Takayama Showa-kan Museum. While both are retro in theme, they are at two different location. This review is for Takayama Showa-kan Museum. Adult ticket priced at ¥1,000.

Visited this place on Nov 27. The weather is nice and a little bit snowing and cold. The place is nice. There are lots of old and very interesting items here. The place is small but it’s really good that they were able to wrap up those antique items. I recommend this place if you are interested about seeing old stuff, and experience the Japan’s rich culture.

Awesome!! Every corner holds new wonders and dozens more things to explore. Plus you can actually interact with a lot of it. I couldn't get enough.

This museum was fantastic and well worth the admission price (1000 yen for adults). The displays were staged brilliantly and the sheer volume and condition of all the items were staggering. Lots of interaction throughout so our 7 year old son loved it also. Definitely worth an hour of your time.

昭和レトロの博物館です。数年振りの訪問ですが、更に古くなったような気がします。パチンコ台は新しめになっていたのが、残念です。動画に撮った古い羽根物は釘が折れていて玉が出やすくなっていたので、直したほうがよろしいかと思います。 パチンコ台の古い機械の入手は大変かと思いますが、この雰囲気にあわない台が残念です。色々な旧台がある所に行きますが、ここまで雰囲気が完成している所は無いので、是非パチンコ台を一考してもらえると嬉しいです。 この素晴らしい雰囲気をいつまでもお願いします。 また、お伺いさせて頂きます。 (Translated by Google) Showa retro museum. It's been a few years since my last visit, but it feels even older. It's a pity that the pachinko machine was newer. The old feathers in the video had broken nails, which made it easier for balls to come out, so I think it would be better to fix them. I think it's hard to get old pachinko machines, but it's a pity that the machine doesn't match this atmosphere. I go to places that have a variety of old machines, but none of them have such a complete atmosphere, so I would be happy if you could think about a pachinko machine. Please keep this wonderful atmosphere forever. I will also ask you.

Fun museum displaying showa era items. You get to see the doctors office, police office, electrical appliance shop, classroom etc. There are small interactivities such as game consoles and pachinko. Some machines are really old so they don't all work. It was a beautiful mess and every angle has a nice shot. It's all in Japanese, so you might need to rely on google to translate.

Very fun place to be at and makes great photo opportunities! Particularly enjoyed playing the old school arcade games

A small but interesting museum. You don’t have to live in the Showa period to really inmerse in the museum. It has lots of fun and interactive elements, good for kids! Items and exhibits were in a good condition, some are still functioning. I really enjoy my visit, but the movie theatre is a little bit unsettling when I enter by myself lol. Worth the ¥1,000 entrance fee!

The FUNNEST COOLEST MOST AMAZING MUSEUM EVER! This museum is very cute, fun and interactive. If you love nostalgia, you will love this place. There are pachinko and slot machines, space invaders, videogames, pinball that you can play. Also do some acting with the little sets all around. So cool to see that Marlboro cigarettes packaging hasn't changed and to see all the products that havent changed vs. have over time. Overall amazing experience and gem in Takayama!

A unique museum that showcases the Japanese lifestyle during the Showa period (1920s-1980s). The museum has a huge collection of cultural artefacts that you can relate to, if you are born and grow up during those period of times, and has in contact with those items one way or another. It offers retro interactive experiences such as video games, pinball machines & etc. One can spend hours here if you want to get nostalgic feelings of the old times, like walking back in the old street of everyday Japan. Absolutely recommended 👍🏼

The front area is a cute little toy/candy shop you can enter for free, while the back is the museum proper. They offer a 200 JPY discount if you follow the museum account on Tiktok or Instagram. The museum area itself is small, but it's absolutely full of stuff! There are so many different rooms (living room, game room, classroom, barber shop, slot machine shop, cinema, music shop, and so on!) all capturing that Showa era vibe. There are so many trinkets on display too. There's even a room with a collection of various camera models. You can interact with some elements, like entering a phone booth and playing with the slot machines. On the second floor, there's a working famicom with Super Mario Bros that you can play with. Really enjoyed this place :)

Fantastic museum in the center of Takayama that takes you back to the 60's, 70's and 80's Japan. Lots of items from those periods to see and there are even some interactive parts in the museum as well. You can play on old pachinco and slots machines, you can play old video games and even do a dress up party. If you're in Takayama this is a must see and do museum. Entrance fee is small and a visit worthwhile!

Just the most bonkers, interesting and maniacal museum. Loved it. 110% etc etc

It's worth every penny. Be prepared to spend hours in there look at all the details and experience what life is like back in the days. The old candy shop when you walk in is free, you pay a ticket to go into the museum. If you don't have time, just a visit to the Cady shop is good too. Experience picking out small, cheap snacks like a little kid in Japan. I absolutely love this place, the feeling of this place, the beauty, all the old items you can touch and play with. It's like you walked into a movie or an actual street of old Japan.

2022/05/29 Many bears are kept and breed in captivity. They stand full length and wave hands for food. I feel so disheartened to see begging for food. So i did not take any pictures. But its a chance for kids to see this wonderful animal.

Controversial experience. Bears are very cute and can ask for treats. But not in all cages conditions are good and the worst are the cubs, they leashed with very short chain and one of them was constantly crying and looked scared, terrible scene. And as mentioned in previous posts, everything is pretty dated.

Many bears confined in small concrete enclosure. No trees, grass. Sad...

Do NOT visit if you care about animals and how they are being treated. This is by far the worst facility keeping animals that I have seen in my life. The bears are kept in very large numbers in concrete cages with no green, toys or shade begging to be fed. The individual cells are less than 10qm. Three month old bear babies are passed around for photos. We are devastated this kind of animal captivity is even legal in Japan and that Japanese people appreciate this. Wish I had read the reviews of western tourist before never visited this place.

Bears praying for food. The place is clean and the animals look OK, but I'm not sure that's the way to keep them.

This park is good if you love Japanese black bears. They only have Japanese black bears there. You can purchase bear food to feed them (throw to them... You won't be able to get any closer). The only way to touch a real bear here is to go to the top of the park, where you can hug a baby bear (around 1000 yen) and take photos. There is a souvenir shop at the exit.

Wish we read the reviews before we went. This is a sad place. The bears are kept in crowded concrete enclosures without any greenery or shade, standing upright to beg for food from visitors. Some individual bears are locked up behind bars in tiny dark cells, pacing in circles. We don’t know what other rest areas the bears are provided with outside of what visitors are allowed to see, but what we saw seemed inadequate. The saddest sight was a bear cub dressed in children’s clothes, chained to what appeared to be a fake tree stump indoors for tourists to take paid photo shoots. The cub was constantly whimpering and crying when we entered, it was heartbreaking to hear and we left quickly. If you care about the well-being of animals the park will only disappoint and sadden you. We regret not knowing in advance the poor conditions the bears are kept in.

Horrible place wear bears are kept in 1x1x1m cages and overcrowded concrete slabs. One that was in a cage was limping in circles. Do not come here.

From the pictures one can already see the deplorable conditions - enclosures without shade or shelter, grass, trees, and way too small to accommodate so many bears. The chaining of bear cubs to entertain visitors is simply inhumane. Why anyone would find such a place entertaining is beyond me. Japan is a beautiful country, but the lack of awareness when it comes to animal cruelty is shocking. Such a shame...

0/0 if I could. Miserable place, please refrain from going. Do not support this. Found this park by coincidence, and since I'm very sceptical to zoo's in general due to poor conditions or unnatural enviroment, I don't go. I'm leaving a comment even though I didn't even visit the park, thank god for that. Just from seeing the reviews and pictures of other people, I cannot understand how this park is even running and I find it crazy that anyone could find this enjoyable. Bears are not animals that work together in nature, clap to beg for food to be thrown at them or fit in a prison. This is so inhumane and it is very miserable to find this cute or enjoyable. If you removed the beers from the park, this could be the perfect museum to show a concentration camp from World War II. Please don't take your kids here. It's inhumane to enjoy this torture. Show them bear in their home, the beautiful nature where they belong instead.

The park of horrors This park is the ugliest thing I encountered on my trip to Japan. When I finished my visit I felt very upset and as I saw the bears in these limited and crowded concrete cages I felt like crying. Stop going to this place because the bears are in bad conditions. I hope it closes soon! I would add that seeing people throwing food at these poor bears makes me even sadder ;(

It’s a place other than Zoo that kids can see the real bears in the Bear Park. It’s a good chance for us to educate the kids to love and protect the animals. Staff threw many boxes of apples to feed the bear. I saw the staff brought the baby bears out from the cage to another place kindly. They treated the baby bears well. You can also feed the dried fruits from the vending machine there. Then, bears can have their snacks. But it’s not acceptable for me to find the BEAR OIL there.