SIGHTSEEING / LUUP
Major Sights Within
Walking Distance
Just a 3-minute walk to the Miyagawa Morning Market and the historic streets, and 5 minutes to Takayama Jinya, our inn allows you to easily step out and explore the main attractions as if you were taking a short stroll. With plenty of souvenir shops and restaurants nearby, you can fully enjoy the charm of the town without any hassle.
Nearby Attractions
- Old Town (Sanmachi)
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The streetscape from Takayama’s Edo-period castle town remains beautifully preserved.
Local delicacies such as Hida beef, mitarashi dango, cafés, sweets, and souvenir shops line the streets—offering a rich introduction to Takayama’s charm.
- Miyagawa Morning Market
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Fresh local vegetables, fruit, processed foods, and handmade souvenirs fill the riverside stalls. The warm exchanges with local vendors reveal everyday life in Hida. Nearby eateries also offer regional specialties—an early morning visit is highly recommended.
- Takayama Jinya
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Once the administrative office of the Edo-period magistrate, this is the only surviving structure of its kind in Japan.
A lively morning market is held in front of the Jinya, adding to the historic atmosphere.
- Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall
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Located within Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, this museum displays 11 actual festival floats used in the autumn Takayama Festival, rotated three times a year.
- Kusakabe Folk Museum
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The former residence of the Kusakabe family, prosperous merchants during the shogunate era.
Rebuilt using traditional Hida craftsmanship after a fire, it was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 1966.
- Hida Folk Village
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An open-air museum recreating traditional houses and rural scenery of the Hida region.
Thatched gassho-zukuri houses and historic farmhouses have been relocated across a spacious site.
Wider Area Highlights
- Norikura Skyline
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A scenic mountain road connecting Hirayu Pass to Norikura Tatamidaira.
To protect the natural environment, private cars are restricted; access is by bus, taxi, or bicycle.
- Shinhotaka Ropeway
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Japan’s only double-decker gondola, offering easy access to a spectacular alpine world at 2,156 meters above sea level.
- Kamikochi
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A pristine natural area surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, ideal for hiking and trekking.
Private vehicles are restricted year-round; access is via bus or taxi from Hirayu Onsen.
LUUP City Ride Guide
Explore Takayama on a LUUP electric kickboard with our suggested courses.
Please note: App registration is required to use the service.
Rental Hours
6:00 AM – 12:00 AM (last rental at 11:00 PM)
Recommended Route1(Approx. 1.8 km)
- Miyagawa Morning Market Area
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- Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
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Recommended Route2(Approx. 2 km)
- Higashiyama Temple District
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- Enako River
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- Shiroyama Park Area
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Takayama’s largest park, developed on the former castle site.
Recognized as one of Japan’s best forest-bathing locations.
Recommended Route3(Approx. 4.8 km)
- Hida Folk Village
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