Miyagawa Morning Markets
5 minutes by car from THE MACHIYA HOTEL Takayama - directions
Nearby Parking - ¥300 per hour - directions
Open: 8:00am ~ 12:00pm
Closed: No Closures
The Miyagawa Morning Market (Miyagawa Asaichi) is a popular traditional market held along the Miyagawa River in Kanazawa. This lively market is famous for its fresh local produce, seafood, and handicrafts, attracting both locals and tourists.
Go via Takayama Jinja
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Open: 8:45am ~ 4:30pm
Closed: No Closures
Takayama Jinya is a historic government office in Takayama, Japan, dating back to the Edo period. Once the administrative center for the Tokugawa shogunate’s officials in the Hida region, it is the only surviving building of its kind in Japan.
Cost: ¥450
🍴 Ninja Cafe and Bar - Hone your ninja skills, and feast on a Ninja themed meal
450m / 3 minutes on foot from Miyagawa Morning Markets - ¥300 per hour - directions
120m / 2 minutes on foot from the parking lot - directions
Open: 10:00am ~ 6:00pm
Closed: Tuesday/Wednesday
Ninja Experience
Learn to throw shuriken/ninja stars and shoot arrows out of blowguns.
Durations: 45 ~ 75 minutes
Cost: ¥3,850 ~ ¥6,380
Prior reservation is required - booking link
Hie Shrine - Your Name Mitsuhas’ Shrine
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Open: 24 Hours
Closed: No Closures
Hie Shrine is a tranquil Shinto shrine nestled among tall cedar trees, known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful traditional architecture. It’s believed to have inspired the design of the shrine featured in Makoto Shinkai’s film Your Name. Fans of the movie often visit to appreciate its cinematic likeness and serene beauty in real life.
Hida Takayama Teddy Bear Eco Village - Over 100- teddies from around the world
7 minutes by car from Matsuri no Mori Museum - directions
Open: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
Closed: Wednesday
The Hida Takayama Teddy Bear Eco Village is a charming museum housed in a renovated 180-year-old gassho-zukuri farmhouse. It showcases over 1,000 teddy bears from around the world. The museum emphasizes environmental themes, featuring bears in various eco-friendly settings to promote awareness. Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits, a teddy bear-themed café, and a gift shop. It's a delightful destination for both children and adults, combining nostalgia with a message of conservation.
Cost: Adult ¥1,000 / Child ¥100
🍴Restaurant Taiki - Traditional Japanese Restaurant
24m / 1 minute on foot from Hida Craft Beer - directions
Open: 10:00am ~ 2:00pm
Closed: No Closures
Restaurant Taiki is a cozy eatery known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service, it offers a menu that highlights local ingredients and traditional Japanese flavors.
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🍴Mitarashi Dango & Goheimochi Shop
85m / 1 minute on foot from Restaurant Taiki - directions
Open: Unknown
Closed: Unknown
In Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Mitarashi Dango and Gohei Mochi are beloved traditional street foods that offer a unique taste of the region's culinary heritage.
Mitarashi Dango in Takayama differs from the sweeter versions found elsewhere in Japan. Here, the skewered rice dumplings are grilled over charcoal and basted with a savory soy sauce glaze, resulting in a smoky, umami-rich flavor profile.
Gohei Mochi is another regional specialty , consisting of pounded rice formed into flat, oval shapes on skewers. These are coated with a sweet and savory sauce made from ingredients like miso, soy sauce, and nuts, then grilled to perfection. The dish has its roots in the Chubu region and is particularly popular in Gifu Prefecture
✦ Squirrel Forest Hidayama Wild Grass Nature Garden
16 minutes by car from Ninja Cafe- directions
Onsite Parking
Open: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm
Closed: Mondays
Hida Folk Village is an open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama. The houses were built during the Edo Period (1603-1868) and were relocated from their original locations to create the museum in 1971.
Cost: Adult ¥780
Matsuri no Mori Museum - Traditional Festival Museum
14 minutes by car from Squirrel Forest Hidayama - directions
Onsite Parking
Open: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm
Closed: No Closures
The Matsuri no Mori Museum is dedicated to the vibrant festival culture of the region, particularly the Takayama Matsuri, one of Japan’s most famous festivals. The museum showcases beautifully crafted festival floats (yatai), traditional musical instruments, and mechanical puppets (karakuri) used in the celebrations. Visitors can experience large-scale replicas of the floats and watch demonstrations of the intricate karakuri puppets in action.
Cost: Adult ¥1,000
🍴Center 4 Burgers - Burgers and Beer in a renovated Machiya *vegetarian options
750m / 10 minutes on foot from THE MACHIYA HOTEL - directions
Open: Lunch 11:00am ~ 2:30pm / Dinner 5:30pm ~ 8:00pm
Closed: Wednesdays
Center4 Hamburgers is a cozy and highly acclaimed burger spot nestled in Takayama’s historic old town. Known for its rustic charm and intimate setting, the restaurant is uniquely accessed through an antique shop, adding to its distinctive appeal.
The menu features a variety of options, with the standout being the Hida beef burger, crafted from 100% locally sourced Hida beef—a regional delicacy prized for its rich flavor and tenderness. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices are also available, catering to diverse dietary preferences.