Takayama is a picturesque city situated in the Japanese Alps. The town prides itself on the inhabitant’s expertise in carpentry. The history of Tatayama is preserved in a number of small museums dotted throughout the city. Visit the historic district of San-machi Suji that is known for its sake breweries indicated by huge cedar balls hanging on the outside of shops. Visitors go inside for a tasting and a chat with sake makers. Don’t miss the Higashiyama Walking Course through a forest and past temples and cemeteries. East of the city is Japan’s highest snow cave known for its impressive stalactite and helictite formations.
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is a traditional hotel in the historic centre of Takayama, just steps from the morning market of Takayama, offering personalized attention, thermal baths and Japanese cuisine with carefully prepared Hida beef. There is free pickup in Takayama JR station is a 3-minute drive and free WiFi throughout the hotel. The establishment has […]
