Takayama: A Timeless Old Town Beloved by Tourists

Takayama is a city that exudes the ancient charm of Japan, with its Edo-period culture and architecture. Most tourists stay overnight here to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go. A must-try delicacy in this city is Hida beef, which is as delicious as Kobe beef. For souvenirs, besides sake, there are Sarubobo dolls that are exclusively made and sold in the Takayama area. For those planning to stay for several nights, there are plenty of activities: start your morning with a stroll through the Miyagawa morning market, then head to the Sanmachi district to take photos with the red Nakabashi Bridge. In the afternoon, relax in an onsen and visit the Hida no Sato village. End your day with tender Hida beef and a cold beer. Spend a slow, relaxing day in the old town of Takayama, and you might find yourself recharged for another week of work.