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11 reviews of Takayama

Take Time for Takayama

Nestled in the mountainous Hida region of the Japanese Alps and only a short train ride from Nagoya, Takayama boasts a traditional, rustic charm not found in other Japanese cities. The old town – an absolute treat to stroll through – remains a buffet of fabulously-preserved wooden merchant homes and sake breweries dating from the Edo period (1620-1868). Many houses are open to the public and some breweries may provide a taste or two. Lovely little canals coat the old town’s alleyways and brightly colored bridges shuttle people across.

In the winter, the falling snow creates an enchanting, almost poetic, tableau. Cedar branches slightly brushed with snow, the soft sounds of clear water running under half-formed ice, window-shoppers huddled together stalking the most exquisite of handy-crafts – these sights coalesce into an image of inviting warmth.


Away from the old town, a leisurely stroll can take you to some impressive settings. Following Tera-machi-dori north, you gradually climb to the top of a hill with Takayama gently emerging below. It is not difficult to see how Takayama held firmed to its traditional ways: its mountains provide ample fortification. The town appears cozy, glowing.

Past the bus station, along Hachiken-machi-dori, you will eventually come to Hida no Sato – a traditional folk village showcasing many A-shaped- farmhouses with thatched roofs called gassho-sukuri or praying hands. Many of the other houses are folk-craft workshops displaying some fine examples of regional art and carvings. In the winter, the village is marvelous: it is lit-up like Santa’s Village as the farmhouses burst with radiant lights. It is a sight to behold.

Several trails lead from the city proper into the cedar woods circulating the city. In here, you may quietly stumble upon a cemetery, a shrine or a temple. It is solitude writ large and a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

It is easy to spend a day or two getting lost in and around Takayama.
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Takayama

Takayama is a small city in Gifu Prefecture. If you like classic Japan, it is marvelous. When you arrive, you get the feeling like you have traveled back in time, to discover the most mundane in the country. It is a city for walking around and perfect for a day of relaxation away from the bustling tokyo. Beautiful landscapes, old houses, because although it has almost 100,000 inhabitants, whenever I think of Takayama, I think "That wonderful little town." WIth that being said, I recommend going there for a couple days. You will not be disappointed.

+9

Among the "Japanese Alps"

Tra le "alpi giapponesi"

Siamo nella regione di Hida e Takayama è la città principale. E' situata in una valle tra le cosiddette "alpi giapponesi" ed è chiamata la piccola Kyoto per i suoi templi e le sue strade. Interessanti le sue antiche locande, i vecchi negozi, le distellerie di sakè. Takayama merita di essere visitata perché ha saputo difendere e mantenere tutto il fascino della purissima tradizionale atmosfera giapponese. E molte sono le attrattive turistiche: i mercatini, la sala dei carri allegorici, il quartiere Sanmachi-Suji, le case dei mercanti, il tempio Honko-Ji, il museo folcloristico Kusakabe, il Takayama-Jinya, le case d'epoca che si affacciano sul fiume Miya, etc.- Ho visitato questo luogo in inverno. Come si vede da qualche immagine è presente la neve, che contribuisce a creare un'atmosfera particolare. Altrettanto particolare, anche se in altro modo, lo sarà in primavera, come peraltro tutto il Giappone.
We are in the region of Hida Takayama and is the main city. And 'situated in a valley between the so-called "Japanese Alps" and is called the small Kyoto for its temples and its streets. Its interesting old inns, old shops, distellerie sake. Takayama is worth visiting because it has been able to defend and maintain all the charm of pure traditional Japanese atmosphere. And there are many things to do: the markets, the hall of the floats, the district Sanmachi-Suji, the merchants' houses, the temple Honko-Ji, the Kusakabe Folk Museum, the Takayama-Jinya, the old houses that overlooking the River Miya, etc. - I visited this place in winter. As you can see from some images present the snow, which helps to set the mood. Equally particular, although in another way, it will be in the spring, as indeed throughout Japan.
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Hida-Takayama has preserved the...

Hida-Takayama ha conservado la...

Hida-Takayama ha conservado la atmósfera de una ciudad castillo, aparente por sus calles repletas de historia. Con las ventanas de celosías y los aleros enlazados de las casas de comerciantes en Sanmachi Suji, los imperecederos templos y santuarios históricos de Higashiyama, y la reproducción de las aldeas de agricultores de las montañas de Hida con sus casas de techos inclinados en la Aldea Folclórica de Hida, la ciudad misma podría ser llamada un lugar de interés turístico. El festival de Takayama llevado a cabo en la primavera y el otoño es conocido como uno de los tres festivales más hermosos de Japón (los otros dos son el Festival Gion de Kioto y el Festival Nocturno Chichibu de la Prefectura de Saitama). Carros decorados hechos por los artesanos de Hida son jalados aquí y allá, y Takayama se convierte de veras en una ciudad llena de energía. Al visitar Takayama, se puede ciertamente saborear las artes y la cultura de los artesanos tradicionales mientras que disfruta del ambiente de la antigua ciudad.
Hida-Takayama has preserved the atmosphere of a castle town, apparent by its history-lined streets. With lattice windows and linked eaves of merchants' houses Sanmachi Suji, the enduring historical temples and shrines of Higashiyama, and the reproduction of farming villages in the mountains of Hida houses with sloping roofs in Folk Village Hida, the city itself could be called a tourist attraction. The Takayama Festival held in the spring and autumn is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals of Japan (the other two being the Kyoto Gion Festival and Chichibu Night Festival of Saitama Prefecture). Decorated cars made by artisans of Hida are pulled here and there, and Takayama becomes truly in a city full of energy. By visiting Takayama, you can certainly enjoy the arts and culture of traditional craftsmen while enjoying the atmosphere of the ancient city.
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Charming city in the Gifu region

Encantadora ciudad en la región de Gifu

Excellent
Takayama conserva el encanto de ciudad tradicional en la parte antigua, dónde se han preservado muchos edificios y calles enteras que datan de la época Edo cuando la ciudad estaba llena de mercaderes. La calle Sannomachi está llena de casas antiguas, tiendas, y muchas tiendas-fábricas de sake. Es un bonito paseo incluso cuando llueve. Cerca de Takayama está la aldea de Hida, por lo que es un lugar para estar uno o dos días.
Takayama retains the charm of a traditional city in the old part, where many buildings and entire streets dating from the Edo period have been preserved when the city was full of merchants. Sannomachi street is full of old houses, shops, and many sake factories. It is a nice walk even when it rains. Near Takayama is the village of Hida, so it is a place to stay for one or two days.
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They say it is the gateway to discover the Japanese Alps

Dicen que es la puerta de entrada para descubrir los Alpes Japoneses

Excellent
Está muy bien conectada desde Tokyo o Kyoto con el Japan Rail por lo que no te costará nada llegar. Lo más bonito de la ciudad es pasear por el centro histórico donde encontrarás los barrios repletos de casas tradicionales antiguas, de madera y con las puertas de paneles de estilo japonés. Farolillos, pequeños comercios, destilerías de saque y restaurantes hacen del paseo una experiencia extraordinaria.
It is very well connected from Tokyo or Kyoto with the Japan Rail so it will cost you nothing to get there. The most beautiful part of the city is to stroll through the historic center where you will find the neighborhoods full of traditional old houses, wood and Japanese-style panel doors. Lanterns, small shops, service distilleries and restaurants make the walk an extraordinary experience.
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Japanese Alps.

Alpes japoneses.

Fabulosa experiencia la mantenida hace unos días en Japón, donde no solo son interesantes las tan conocidas ciudades como Tokio, Kyoto u Osaka. Lo que se conoce como los Alpes Japoneses son una montañosa zona con pueblecitos que mantienen el encanto de lo que antaño fuera Japón. Vale la pena dedicar un tiempo a descubrir estos pueblecitos.
Fabulous experience held a few days ago in Japan, where they are not only interesting as the well-known cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. What is known as the Japanese Alps are a mountain area with villages that maintain the charm of what was once Japan. It is worth taking the time to discover these villages.
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Beautiful traditional city surrounded by mountain

Bonita ciudad tradicional rodeada de montaña

Excellent
Un río que la atraviesa y múltiples puentes, la zona alta de los templos muy curiosa y su barrio de izacayas genial.
A river that crosses it and multiple bridges, the high zone of the temples very curious and its neighborhood of izacayas great.
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Takayama ciudad trampa

Not recommendable
Fuimos a Takayama esperando encontrar un bonito pueblo autentico japones, y lo q te encuentras es una ciudad montada para turistas e intentar sacarle lo q puedan pero con muy mal servicio.un a calle rustica de casas de madera parece montada expresamente, el resto de calles y casa sin ningun encanto, y restaurantes y tiendas mas caro todo q en Guinza el mejor barrio de Tokio y encima a sus horarios, no intentes tomar algo al mediodia por que de las 14 a las 17 ó 17:30h todos los bares cerrados y al final tomar una cerveza en uno abierto a las 17h 4,5 euros y en vaso de plastico. Como digo un timo solo para timar a los turistas nada bonito. Totalmente evitable y no perder el tiempo hasta alli muchos mejoresvpublos/ciudades en japon.
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Amazing

Es toda una experiencia para los sentidos, Japón en estado puro.

Excellent
Es toda una experiencia para los sentidos, Japón en estado puro.
It is an experience for the senses, Japan in an INCREDIBLE state
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Of attractive beauty.

De atrayente belleza.

Excellent
Pueblo situado en Los Alpes Nipones.
Village located in the Nipponese Alps.
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