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Boasting one of Japan's best preserved Edo Period (1603-1868) town centres, Takayama is now well-established as a favourite stop for international visitors. Located in Gifu Prefecture and in the ...

One of the most popular destinations in Central Japan, Takayama offers visitors a wide-range of accommodation including high-end guesthouses, large hotels and budget options. On this page you wil...

Most visitors to the villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama will use public transport from Kanazawa, Toyama or Takayama. The three villages making-up the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama grouping are all...

The villages making-up Shirakawa-go and Gokyama rank among some of the most popular destinations in Central Japan, which despite their relatively remote locations, are easy to get to, always popu...

The Takayama Festival, known locally as Takayama Matsuri, is one of Japan's most celebrated and picturesque festivals, held twice a year in the historic city of Takayama. Divided into the Sanno Festi...

Hidden in the scenic mountains of Central Japan, Takayama offers a timeless journey through Japan’s past with its beautifully preserved Edo Period streets. This historic town, once a thriving hub of ...

Shirakawa-go, the largest of the three famed gassho-zukuri farmhouse villages and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, is nestled in the high mountains of Toyama and Gifu Prefectures. ...

The Shinhotaka Ropeway (新穂高ロープウェイ) is an engineering marvel and a beacon of adventure in Japan, offering one of the highest elevation gains in the nation. Ascending over 1000 meters alongside the maj...

Takayama Jinya stands as a testament to Japan's feudal past, symbolizing the governance structures of the Edo period (1603-1868). Unique in its preservation, it is the only remaining provincial gover...