HIDA

31 minute drive from THE MACHIYA HOTEL Takayama to Hida City Hall Free Parking Lot - directions

Hida City is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and traditional crafts. Nestled in the Hida Mountains, the city features stunning natural scenery, including rivers, forests, and hot springs.

Explore Historic Setogawa and Shirakabe Dozou Streets

Setogawa Street is known for its scenic canal that runs alongside beautifully preserved wooden merchant houses, some dating back to the Edo period. The area is characterized by its quaint atmosphere, featuring traditional architecture, craft shops, and tea houses.

Shirakabe Dozou Street is famous for its white-walled storehouses (dozou) with distinctive thatched roofs. This street showcases the unique architectural style of the region and is lined with shops selling local crafts, sake, and traditional sweets.

• Hida Furukawa Festival Exhibition Hall

  140m / 2 minutes on foot from Hida City Hall - directions
  Open: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm
  Closed: No Closures

  The Hida Furukawa Festival Exhibition Hall showcases the region's traditional festival culture, particularly the Hida Furukawa Festival, which is celebrated every spring and autumn. The hall features beautifully crafted festival floats, known as "yatai," which are adorned with intricate decorations and often include elaborate puppetry.

  Cost: Adult ¥700

• Hida Crafts Museum (Hida no Takumi Bunkakan)

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  Open: 9:00am ~ 4:30pm
  Closed: No Closures

• The Hida Crafts Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional crafts from the Hida region. The museum features a wide variety of exhibits showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of local artisans, including woodwork, pottery, textiles, and lacquerware.

  Cost: Adult ¥300

• Santera Meguri Farmer's Market

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  Open: 8:00am ~ 3:00pm
  Closed: Tuesdays

  The Santera Meguri Farmer's Market, located in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, is a vibrant marketplace that celebrates local agriculture and crafts. The market features a variety of fresh produce, including seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as artisanal foods, handmade goods, and crafts produced by local artisans.

• Big Gingko on Fukuzenji temple ruins

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  The Big Ginkgo tree at the ruins of Fukuzenji Temple in Hida City is a remarkable natural landmark known for its impressive size and age. Estimated to be over 1,000 years old, this ancient tree is considered a symbol of resilience and longevity. The Fukuzenji Temple itself, which was established in the Heian period, has long since been in ruins, but the ginkgo tree remains as a testament to the temple's historical significance.

• Koi feeding Station

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  The canals along Setogawa Street in Hida Takayama are home to vibrant koi fish, which add to the picturesque charm of the area. These colorful fish are often seen swimming gracefully in the clear waters, attracting both locals and tourists who enjoy observing them. There are designated feeding stations along the canals, this being on of them, where visitors can purchase special koi food to feed the fish.

• 🍴Rai Rai Ken - Ramen Restaurant

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  Open: Lunch 11:30am ~ 2:00pm / Dinner 5:00pm ~ 9:00pm
  Closed: Mondays

  Rai Rai Ken is a popular ramen restaurant located in Hida Takayama, known for its delicious and authentic Japanese noodles. The restaurant has gained a loyal following for its rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and generous toppings.

• Sanmachi Walk: Folk Crafts and Street Food in an Edo Period Town?

• Ichinomachi Cafe ?

✦ Shirakawago - UNESCO Listed Farming Village

52 minutes by car from Hida to Seseragi Park Parking Lot - directions

Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, famous for its well-preserved gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These traditional thatched-roof structures, some dating back over 250 years, are uniquely designed to withstand heavy snowfall, with steep roofs to prevent snow accumulation. The village is nestled in a picturesque mountainous landscape and offers stunning views throughout the seasons, especially during winter when the houses are blanketed in snow.

• Shōkawa Bridge

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  Shōkawa Bridge is a picturesque pedestrian bridge located in the scenic Shōkawa village, near Shirakawago, Japan. Known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, the bridge provides a charming connection between the two banks of the Shōkawa River.

• Hachiman Shrine

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  Hachiman Shrine is a significant Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the deity of war and the protector of the samurai. Established in the 16th century, the shrine features traditional Japanese architectural elements, including beautifully crafted wooden structures and torii gates.

• Pass by Myozenji Bell Tower Gate

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  The Myozenji Bell Tower Gate serves as a prominent symbol of the area's cultural heritage. This striking structure is part of the Myozenji Temple, which dates back to the Edo period.

• Pass by the Rice Mill

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  This well-preserved mill highlights the importance of rice cultivation in Shirakawago's agricultural heritage.

• 🍴Shiraogi - Teishyoku Restaurant'

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  Shiraogi Teishoku Restaurant is a charming dining establishment located in Shirakawago, renowned for its traditional Japanese set meals, or "teishoku." The restaurant specializes in using local, seasonal ingredients, offering dishes that reflect the region's culinary heritage.

• 🍴Purin no ie (pudding house)

• Kanda House

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  Kanda House, a traditional Gassho-zukuri farmhouse in Shirakawago, offers visitors a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of the region. With its steep thatched roof designed to withstand heavy snowfall, the house is a prime example of the area's unique architectural style. Inside, guests can explore historical artifacts and experience the warm hospitality of the local culture

• Wada House

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  Wada House is one of the largest and most prominent Gassho-zukuri farmhouses in Shirakawago. Visitors can explore its spacious interior, which showcases historical artifacts and traditional farming tools, offering insight into the lifestyle of the Wada family and the agricultural practices of the area.

• Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck

  700m / 13 minutes on foot from Wada House - directions
  Shiroyama Tenshukaku Observation Deck is a stunning vantage point offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape and the township of Shirakawgo below.

Gokayama ?

🍴 Kirari - Bullet Train Sushi at Kanazawa Station

Head to Kanazawa Accommodation

1 hour 9 minutes by car from Shirakawa-go - directions

• Hotel Details

  Nomachi Villa - directions
  Contact: +81 80 5644 6819
  Address: Ishikawa, Kanazawa, 野町３丁目１−１, Japan

  ‘no parking onsite’ ‘nearby parking lot 150m away - 700 yen per day’ - directions
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