Exploring the Enchanting Old Streets of Takayama
Takayama's historic townscape stands as a must-see destination in Hida Takayama, drawing visitors throughout the day. The lively streets boast distinctive features such as intricate trellised latticework, eaves with meandering irrigation canals, and "sakebayashi" signboards crafted from cedar leaves, adorning sake breweries. Noren curtains grace the eaves of longstanding shops and the grand doors of townhouses, amplifying the area's allure.
Hida Shirakawa-go - Japan's Well-Kept Secret
Gassho-zukuri, a traditional architectural style with thatched roofs, defines the buildings in Hida Shirakawa-go. This World Heritage Site is renowned for housing over 100 Gassho-zukuri structures of varying sizes that continue to be inhabited. Delve into additional attractions showcasing traditional wisdom and techniques, including Hirase Onsen, famed for its hot springs originating from the sacred Hakusan mountain.
Posted By : Robert_W
Worth a day trip, but the tour guide doesn't provide much. You don't get enough time in Takayama, but Shirakawago was great scenery, culture, and architecture. . In all, a lot of driving, but maybe not the payoff I was hoping for since my time is limited.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 22:43:33