Why should I visit Takayama?
Most famously, the region is known for its sought-after ‘Hida Beef’ – considered some of the best in Japan – along with distinctive Takayama ramen; while outside the city, the World Heritage-listed villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama and the beautiful alpine valley of Kamikkochi are all within easy reach.
How do I get to Hida Folk Village?
Getting there and around The Hida Folk Village is a 30 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride from Takayama Station in the opposite direction of the city center. The Sarubobo Bus provides connections every 30 minutes for 100 yen per ride or 500 yen for a one day pass.
Is Takayama worth visiting?
Although just four hours away from the most populated metropolis on the planet, this is no Tokyo. In fact, it’s a total contrast to the modern, often pioneering ‘new’ culture of Japan’s capital. It is this focus on traditions steeped in history that makes Takayama so very worth visiting.
Is Takayama a village?
Takayama (高山村, Takayama-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2019, the village had an estimated population of 7,101 in 2466 households, and a population density of 72 persons per km².
What food is Takayama known for?
Enjoy and find your favorite Takayama local food !
- Hida Beef (飛騨牛) Hida beef is the locally raised beef of the Hida area.
- Hoba Miso (朴葉味噌) Vegetables and mushrooms grilled with miso paste (soy bean paste) on Japanese magnolia leaves.
- Midarashi Dango (みだらし団子)
- Takayama Ramen (高山ラーメン/中華そば)
What kind of city is Takayama?
Takayama, city, Gifu ken (prefecture), Honshu, Japan, on the Miya River. It contains many old buildings and temples, including the Kokubun Temple (1588), and it was a castle town during the Tokugawa period (1603–1867). Takayama is a centre of the Hida Mountains region.
How many days should I spend in Takayama?
While one full day is enough to see the most important sights in Takayama, two days allows you to see the sights in Takayama City and then do one day trip to a nearby town. This is my recommendation for anyone visiting the area.
How do I get to Takayama?
Takayama: Getting there and around
- By train via Nagoya. Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya (100-120 minutes, several trains per hour) and transfer to the JR Hida limited express train to Takayama (140 minutes, one train per hour).
- By train via Toyama.
- By train and bus via Matsumoto.
- By highway bus.
What does Takayama mean?
high mountains
Japanese: ‘high mountains’; habitational name from the city so named in mountainous Hida (now part of Gifu prefecture). The name is found mostly in western Japan, as well as on Okinawa Island.
Is Hida beef Wagyu?
Hida beef cattle are a breed of kuroge wagyu, or Japanese Black cattle. These cattle arrived in Japan around the 2nd century and were isolated from other cattle species until Japan opened its borders in the 1800s with the Meiji Restoration.
Is one day in Takayama enough?
How do I get from Matsumoto to Takayama?
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Takayama is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2000 – ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8500 – ¥15000 and takes 4h 32m.
How many days do I need to visit Takayama?
While one full day is enough to see the most important sights in Takayama, two days allows you to see the sights in Takayama City and then do one day trip to a nearby town. This is my recommendation for anyone visiting the area. Do the Must-Do Takayama One-Day Itinerary described above.
When to go to Takayama?
October is one of the best times to visit Takayama. The weather is warm or cool and often sunny. By the end of the month, Takayama’s fall foliage starts. And, it’s not as crowded as it will be in November. However, the city will be packed on October 9 and 10, when the wonderful Takayama Matsuri is held.
How to get to Takayama?
How to get to Takayama. There are a few different ways to get to Takayama from major cities in Japan. The trains mentioned below are covered by the Japan Rail Pass (the highway bus, however, is not). Tokyo to Takayama. JR Tokaido shinkansen via Nagoya, 4.5 hours, cost approx JPY 14,500. Kanazawa to Takayama.
How to get to Takayama from Shinjuku?
Takayama to Shinjuku by bus The bus journey time between Takayama and Shinjuku is around 5h 30m and covers a distance of around 290 km. The fastest bus normally takes 5h 30m. Operated by Nouhi Bus, the Takayama to Shinjuku bus service departs from Takayama Nouhi BC and arrives in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.
