Takayama is a beautiful castle town of Hida region surrounded by mountains in every direction. The city is usually commonly referred to as Hida Takayama in order to differentiate it from other places named Takayama. The town maintains a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town called Sanno-machi. Takayama is also known as a town of great traditional festivals taking place on April 14/15 and October 9/10 every year. It now ranks as one of the prime candidates among foreign travelers wishing to watch and experience Japanese traditional scenery of the town.
Sanno-machi, Takayama's old town, has been beautifully preserved with many buildings and whole streets of houses dating from the Edo Period (1600-1868), when the city thrived as a wealthy town of merchants connecting the west region and east region of Japan.
You start exploring from JR Takayama Station. To reach Takayama Station it takes 2 and half hours from Nagoya Station.
By Brompton you reach the Sanno- machi historic District in 5 minutes.
The streets in the district offer traditional Japanese styles. You can enjoy strolling around and drop by cafes, restaurants, temples, castle remains and museums.
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