Takayama Sights, Events and Activities

Yamano Hotel　Mixed Onsen

2012-01-10T21:03:00.013+09:00

Hello,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

I went to yamano-hotel to bath in a Mixed onsen with snow.

It is located at the bottom of Shinhotaka Mountain.

The location is really nice and the onsen is a nice warm temperature .

Females can rent a large towel for covering themselves.

I think this onsen is the one that foreigners should visit when you come to Takayama

Just to inform you that opening hours for outsiders are just from 11:00~1400.

Access:90minutes (by Bus) Takayama⇒Hirayu⇒　Yamano　Hotel　（Shinhotaka　line)
Fare:500yen
Opening hours:11:00~14:00

Yamano Hotel↓

http://shinhodaka-yamanohotel.jp/index.html

Sake breweries tour!!

2012-01-09T21:24:00.008+09:00

It will start Sake breweries tour from 19 January.

Here is the schedule.

①19 January-25 January　　　⇒Harada Brewing
②26 January-1 February 　　⇒Kawajiri Brewing
③2 February-8 February 　　　⇒Niki Brewing
④9 February-15 February 　　⇒Hirase Brewing
⑤16 February-22 February 　⇒Funasaka Brewing
⑥23 February-29 February 　⇒Hirata Brewing

You can enjoy fresh sake tasting,

and get original sake glass from each sake breweries!!

Map

Shinhotaka Ropeway.

2011-12-26T19:58:00.003+09:00

One of nice place in Winter around Takayama is Shinhotaka Rope way.

The Shinhotaka Ropeway is the largest of its kind in Asia, and riding the gondola up to an elevation of 2,200 meters, you are greeted by a grand panoramic view from the observation platform at Nishi-Hotaka Station.

In the winter, you can enjoy snow wall , hiking, and hot spring.

http://www.okuhi.jp/Rop/news/pdf/2011_winter_topics.pdf
http://www.okuhi.jp/Rop/english.pdf

If you would like to go to Shinhotaka ,there is good combination ticket.
" Okuhida Marugoto Value Kippu"
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5941.html

Shirakawa-go light-up schedule

2011-12-09T18:48:00.010+09:00

Hi,this is Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama

Shirakawago will be lit up for winter on these days below.

* 21st Jan. (Sat)
*28th Jan. (Sat)
* 4th Feb (Sat)
* 5th Feb. (Sun)
* 11th Feb. (Sat)
* 12th Feb. (Sun)
* 18th Feb. (Sat)

Nohi bus company will organize a tour for the light-up.

Time schedule for the tour

Takayama bus center ・・・・・・・Shirakawago・・・・・・・・・・・・Takayama bus center
16:15 ................................17:05~19:15 ......................20:05

Nohi Bus company

http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/new/fuyu_tour2011-shirakawago.html

TEL０５７７－３２－１６８８　　（９：００～１８：００）

You can make a reservation for the bus from 1 month before your departure'sday

This tour is so popular that I recommend you to book as soon as possible.

Bus Fare:Adult 4300yen
:Child 2150yen

Vegetarian restaurant information:)

2011-12-05T20:13:00.007+09:00

I met many vegetarian guests here.

So I put together a list of vegetarian restaurant.

1.Little Bear Cafe: Brown rice, Roll-up sand menu

2.Rakuda cafe: Roll-up sand, Tacos and Curry menu

3.Myogaya: Veggie plate include veggie meat

4.Yurakuan: Tofu and Miso menu

5.Cafe Flore: Reservation only

6.CENTER4 HAMBURGERS: Veggie Burger and Veggie sand

MAP LINK

http://maps.google.co.jp/maps/ms?msid=207920509805473369353.0004b356b705992222fdd&msa=0&ll=36.133022,137.253828&spn=0.050743,0.06712&source=gplus-ogsb

Winter Light Up at Hida Folk Village.

2011-11-30T18:41:00.002+09:00

Hida Folk Village Winter Illumination.

[ Place]

Hida Falk Village (Hida no Sato)

10min by bus or 30-40min by walk from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guest House.

[Fee]

300 yen

[Time]

23rd,24th and 25th December 2011

14th January to 29th February 2012

From 17:30 till 21:00

Would you like to try local dishes?

2011-11-16T20:21:00.006+09:00

I'd like you to introduce the new local dishes restaurant in Takayama.

It is set menu style and you can have free rice refills.

Here are the names of the dishes.

Tsukemono steak ⇒ "pickle with omelette" 700yen
Hoba miso ⇒ "Dipping miso with some vegetable" 600yen
Tofu steak ⇒ "Grilled Tofu" 700yen
Keichan ⇒ "Chicken BBQ, Miso taste" 800yen
Hida Beef⇒ It is local brand beef around here. 1000yen

You also can have some local sake and beer:)

★Yurakuan★有楽庵

Closed on Mondays

Lunch time 11am-2pm
Dinner time 5pm-12am

Big Map

Shirahone Onsen（white colored onsen)

2011-11-01T16:16:00.004+09:00

Hello,I am Matsu from J-Hopppers Hida Takayama.

I went to Shirahone onesen which is located at the bottom of Mt Norikura

↓Mt.Norikura

The Onsen is known for white colored and hidden onsen.

Shirahone Onsen
http://www.shirahone.org/

It is said that it attracts many visitors for a day-trip.
There are about 8 ryokans that allows you to take their own onsen.I bathed in two of the onsesn.Also some of the onsens are mixed onsen.

I enjoyed the onsens with autumn colored leaves.

Access 90minutes from Takayama by car.

Takayama Neighborhood Map!!

2011-10-26T17:38:00.006+09:00

We have just renewed Takayama Neighborhood Map!!

You can get it at the reception desk.

We hope you enjoy Takayama town!!

Light-up at Hida folk village

2011-10-16T17:45:00.005+09:00

Hello ,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

The season of autumn leaves finally started at the middle of October.

I think it will be the best time to view autumn color of leaves in 10days.

You can enjoy it from middle of October to middle of November.

★Hida Folk village　★

Duration:22nd October~13th November(only Friday,Saturday and Sunday)

Light-up Time:17:30~21:00

Access:30minutes from J-Hoppers on foot
10minutes by sarubobo bus

Fare:Adult 300yen
Child 100yen

Shirakawa-go Light Up in the snow!

2011-10-02T17:58:00.003+09:00

Hello, this is PAPI from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guest House.

The schedule of Shirakawa-go Light Up in this winner has fixed.

* 21st Jan. (Sat)
*28th Jan. (Sat)
* 4th Feb (Sat)
* 5th Feb. (Sun)
* 11th Feb. (Sat)
* 12th Feb. (Sun)
* 18th Feb. (Sat)

If you would like to go, please bring warm jacket!

Rice harvest and Mochi pounding @ Hida folk village

2011-09-12T15:54:00.008+09:00

It is the season for harvesting rice at Hida Folk village.

There is a performance, Mochi pounding.

Date: 18. September

Time: 10:00-12:00
9:00-Mochi pounding

Place: Hida Folk village
It takes about 10min from Takayama Bus terminal by Sarubobo bus

大きな地図で見る

2900yen !!Ｔakayama-Kyoto.Osaka bus

2011-09-03T20:19:00.005+09:00

Hello,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

There is a cheap bus (Takayama-Kyoto-Osaka).

If you do not have a JR-pass,this bus is good for you!!

One way is just 2900yen

＊1 bus per day
Time schedule: ①Takayama(Hida hotel plaza)14:40⇒Kyoto(JR Takeda)16:50⇒Osaka(JR shin Osaka)17:50

②Osaka(JR shin Osaka)8：00　⇒Kyoto(JR Takeda)9：00⇒Takayama(Hida hotel plaza)13：30

You can make a reservation by phone(only Japanese ) or online booking.

TEL:06-6632-5666 9:00~18:00(Mon~Fri) 9:00~17:00(Sat)

http://www.chuo-kotsu.co.jp/tc/index.html

What's on Takayama in September

2011-09-01T09:48:00.003+09:00

９月はイベントが目白押しです。是非飛騨高山にお出かけください。
http://www.hidatakayama.or.jp/cgi-bin/event/htmlview.cgi

3rd (Sat) - 4th (Sun) Sep.
"Cosmos flower festival" Ho-noki daira Ski ground.
http://www.hida.jp/cgi-bin/kankou/sigview.cgi?admin=contents_view&id=1050201000299&sig=3

4th September "Garakuta market (Jumble market)
@Sanmachi street.

4th -25rh Sep. Concert in Takayama town.
Many place in Takayama city.
Please check the map at the reception desk.

7th(Wed) - 11th Sep　"Festival for the culture and industrials in Takayama "
Place : Hida Earth Wisdom Center.
How to get to there: By bus (from the Takayama bus terminal 200yen one way.)

8th Sep (Thu) "Yo-ka ichi" "Free market"
Place : Kokubun-ji temple.

10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun) " Food Festival "
http://www.hidanet.ne.jp/~jibasan/event.htm

If you need more information , feel free to contact us !
Also when you arrive at J-Hoppers , check the information board at the lobby.

Okura waterfall

2011-08-25T10:54:00.010+09:00

Hello,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

I wrote about a waterfall around Takayama before.

This time I'll tell you about okura waterfall.It is 30m depth.

There is a walking path (1.4km)to the waterfall from carparking.You can enjoy hiking and the waterfall !!

Access :30minutes by car for seseragi kaido(Road 158 towards Gujo Hachiman)

HIda Takayama " Treasure " Market.

2011-08-23T09:05:00.003+09:00

Do you want a treasure?

In Takayama, there are many "treasure" !
You can enjoy our treasure at market.

Date : 27th August 2011 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 to 17:00
Place: Poppo park (10min by walk from J-Hoppers )

11:00~ Free vegetable
12:00~ Free tasting (Ayu)
14:00~ Free tasting (Hida beef)

You can also ride a mini steam train!

Summer Festivel in Kokufu!!

2011-08-17T17:30:00.010+09:00

Kokufu Summer festa!!

@Kokufu Fukushi no Sato

15:00～

⇒Food
⇒Music Live
⇒Dance
⇒Shamisen etc...

20:00～20:30

Fireworks!!

★Takayama-Kokufu 15min by JR train

Map

Big Map

Enjoy your summer!!!

You can get to meet Sumo wrestlers!!!

2011-07-26T17:22:00.007+09:00

Have you seen a real sumo wrestler??

More than 10 sumo wrestlers will come to Takayama to practice.

Kids play with them.

Also you can eat Chanko-nabe which is traditional meal for sumo wrestler!!

It's not too late to sign up.

Please come to J-hoppers and enjoy the event;)

We will leave J-hoppers at 10 am

(30minutes drive from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama)

Sumo event hours:10:30~13:30

Hida Falk Village in Summer !

2011-07-15T20:51:00.004+09:00

There is my favorite place in Takayama.
It's called 【Hida Folk Village】
Located about 20min walk or 10min by bus from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

Various events are now held in Hida Folk Village.

16th July to 28th August
There are many experience-based event such as touching silkworm.
You can take a photo with big unicorn beetle!

22nd July to 8th August
At the entrance, there is a big Tanabata -kazari.
You can write your with and put on the bamboo.

29th July 11:00am
Japanese Drum concert.

13th August 11:00 and 13:30
Japanese drum concert.

14th August 11:00 and 13:30
Samisen concert.
(A shamisen is a three-stringed instrument similar to a banjo.)

13th to 15th August 18:30 to 21:00
The houses are lighted up.

21st August
Hida falk Village Summer Festival.

Hirayu-otaki（waterfall)

2011-07-03T10:52:00.006+09:00

Hi, I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.
It is getting hot in Japan.
Takayama recorded 33℃ highest temperature 3days ago for this year

There are many waterfalls around Takayama.
I want you to tell you one of them called Hirayu-otaki.
This beautiful waterfall drops 64 meters.

Also there are many onsens in Hirayu area.
You can go to a onsen on the way back to Takayama.

Access: 1 hour from Takayama by Nohi bus.
Get off bus @ [Hirayu camp jyou mae.]

Why don’t you go and see the waterfall to cool down your self?

How about lunch picnic??

2011-06-17T20:56:00.009+09:00

Hello!!

Do you like picnic?

I found tasty ready made food shop near J-hoppers.

They sell many kind of lunch box, Onigiri, and some ready made food.

I recommend Miyagawa to have a lunch!!

There are many carp in the river:)

I had "Hoba-zushi" for lunch!!

Kobishiya

Closed Tuesday and the second of Wednesday

Map

Hida Takayama Craft experience center

2011-06-03T18:12:00.008+09:00

Hi ,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

Do you know about Hida no sato otherwise called as Folk village?

Hida no sato /Folk village http://www.hidanosato-tpo.jp/top.html

This large open air museum is highly recommended for its dozens of traditional houses.

The museum is not only for sightseeing but also used to do Hida Takayama Craft experience.

Access :15minutes from J-hoppers by push-bike.
30minutes walk from J-hoppers on foot.

Hida Takayama Craft experience.

You can make Sarubobo(local mascot) ,rice cracker,a chopstick, sandels made by thatched,Sarubobo strap and so on.

It costs you about 1300yen per lesson.

a pair of sandels made by thatched

Rice cracker

Sarubobo strap

Food Event in Takayama.

2011-06-02T13:43:00.004+09:00

Food Event in Takayama.

Did you miss Food festival in last month?
No ,warriors!
There is an another event in June!

★Date: 8th June (Wed)
★Time: 10:00 - 16:00
★Place : Hida Earth Wisdom Center
★How to go ?
There is a shuttle bus from JR Takayama station between 10:00 to 16:00
(every 30min)(free)
There is car park (free)

★What you can see and eat?
You can eat...

Hida Beef on the stick

Tasty Fish comes from river

Hida Beef croquette.

and more.....

Norikura　mountains

2011-05-31T17:23:00.011+09:00

Hi,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

The hiking season has just started in the Japanese Alps in places like Kamikouchi,Norikura….

Hiking aroud Norikura
Norikura mountains isn’t as crowded as Kamiko-chi and has some splendid mountain scenery,easy hiking trails.

A bus take you to a bus stop called Tatamidaira(2700m above the sea level).When you get off the bus .you can enjoy
alpine plants and hiking. Also you can see snow walls on the way to bus stop.Why don’t you do a day trip for Norikura.?

Access　2hours by Nohi bus Roud -trip 4400yen
Takayama- Hoonoki daira- Norikura(Tatamidaira)

Golden week in Takayama!!

2011-05-14T20:08:00.005+09:00

Takayama town is shown using video:)

SAKURA season has finished, but it is comfortable weather here!!

Food Festival in Takayama

2011-05-07T17:05:00.002+09:00

Food Festival in Takayama.

Date : 21 st May 2011 (Sat) 09:00am to 17:00pm
22nd (Sun) 09:00 am to 16:00 pm

Place : Honmachi street
(about 5min walk from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guest House)

What you can eat?
Hida-Beef
Fish from river
Local sweets.
Taste Japanese sake made in Takayama.

Sushi from Toyama prefecture.

There will be 40 shops on the street!

Shokawa-sakura free shuttle bus!!

2011-04-28T20:41:00.010+09:00

Shokawa-sakura is one of famous and old tree in Takayama.

Usually, you need to take a public bus from Takayama station

or drive if you go there.

But they have free shuttle bus from Takayama station this year!!

Here is time table:

There is Onsen at Roadside station!!

Oukano-Yu

Spring Light Up !!

2011-04-19T18:48:00.004+09:00

Hida Takayama has many fine spots from which you can view magnificent cherry trees in bloom.

The trees are sometimes illuminated in the evening, allowing people to enjoy the flowers all day.
In Takayama there are 2 spots you can enjoy the Illuminated cherry trees.

1: Nakabashi- bridge

Date : 15th April to end of April.
Time: 19:00- 22:00pm

2: Enako river

Date : 15th April to end of April.
Time: 19:00- 22:00pm

Both of the place are about 5 min from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guest House.
Please ask the receptionist where on the map.

Garyu Cherry　Blossoms

2011-04-04T10:11:00.007+09:00

Hello I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

It seems spring has come.I don't think it will snow any more.

So I need to change the snow tires of my car to normal tires.

By the way ,there is a famous cherry blossom called( Garyu zakura)in Takayama

Garyu Cherry Blossoms

Being a state-designated natural monument, Garyu Cherry Tree (which literally means ‘The Lying-Dragon Cherry Tree,’ was so named because it resembles a dragon lying on the ground. More than 1,100 years old, with branches 30 meters long, and 20 meters high, this is a spectacular example of Edohigan Cherry Tree (botanical name: Prunus pendula form. ascendens), the symbol of Japan.

Date :9th April~5th May
Hours:8:30～17:00
Access:1 min from Hida ichinomiya station(one stop from Takayama station)

http://www.hidamiya.com/

Antique Market in Takayama

2011-04-01T17:51:00.004+09:00

An antique fair started in 1982.
Held on the first Sunday of the month from April to October.

April 3rd. 9:00-16:00

The streets are temporarily closed to vehicles (called “pedestrians’ paradise”) and over 20 art dealers have stalls on the street.

You will enjoy looking at olden daily-life utensils while strolling down the streeｔ.

Hida Live Dolls Festival

2011-03-21T16:09:00.003+09:00

Hida Live Dolls Festival

Single women selected from all over Hida render service at a Shinto shrine,
attired in costumes of the Empress, consort, ministers, and court ladies.
The parade of Live Dolls, as it winds through the village, looks as if it were right out of a picture scroll of the Heian period. Rice cakes are scattered at the end of the festival.

Date & Place
2nd March 2011 (Sat)
Place: 13:00-14:00 Private Old Houses Area.
14:40 - 15:10 Hida Folk Village

3rd March 2011
10:00 to 16:00 Hida Ichino-miya Suimu shrine.
(10min from J-Hoppers by train)

Mixed onsen

2011-03-18T21:22:00.008+09:00

Hi,there .I am Matsu form J-hoppers Hida Takayama.

Let me tell you about a mixed Onsen near Takayama.I was often asked by guests if there was mixed onsen around Takayama.To be honest with you,I hadn’t known anywhere by the time I went to the Okuhida Garden Hotel

I found the mixed Onsen that I can highly recommend to anybody.

Okuhida Garden Hotel↓

There is a train in front of the hotel.That is a landmark

Opening hours:12:00~21:00

Onsen price :500yen

How to Access :70 minutes from Takayama by bus. One way(1720yen)

It is quite expensive of transportation by bus but worth going .

Which would you prefer, Van Gogh or Sharaku??

2011-03-09T10:17:00.011+09:00

The Art exhibition about Gogh and Sharaku

is being held in Hikaru Museum, Takayama

from February 26th to May 22th.

You can enjoy the art by Gogh, Monet, Corot,

Rouaul and Ukiyoe by Hiroshige Utagawa,

Hokusai Katsushika and Utamaro Kitagawa.

Ukiyoe had the biggest impact on their Arts.

★Interpretive tour:

Every Sunday and National holiday 14:00～

★Closed on Wednesday

We have some discount tickets,

so please ask us at the reception desk!!

Adult: 900yen⇒ 700yen

Child: 300yen⇒ 200yen

My favorite restaurant!!

2011-02-28T10:51:00.006+09:00

I'll show you one of my favorite restaurant today!

★Hida Beef Burger★

Center 4 Hamburgers

11:00～21:30 (closed Wednesday)

94 Kami-ichinomachi,Takayama-city,Gifu-pref,Japan

Map

Doll Festival for girls.

2011-02-26T08:45:00.001+09:00

It's becoming more and more like Spring.

Do you know　Japanese festival called "Hina Matsuri"?

Hinamatsuri occurs on March 3 and is an occasion to pray for young girls' growth and happiness. Most homes with girls display dolls for the Doll's Festival and dedicate to them peach blossoms, rice cake cubes, special colored and diamond-shaped rice cakes, white sake, and other items.
The origin of hinamatsuri is an ancient Chinese practice in which the sin of the body and misfortune are transferred to a doll and washed away by setting the doll in a river to drift away. When this practice spread to Japan, it was linked to girl's playing with dolls and, in the Edo Period(1603-1867), was developed into the hinamatsuri.

In Takayama, the doll(Hina) festival is celebrated one month later then the traditional Doll's Day.
We celebrate the doll festival on the 3th of April.

Approximately one month before the festival day, traditional dolls are displayed at various locations in the city.

One of place which dispray the dolls is Hida Folk Village.
At the Maeda house, dolls are displayed at the Engawa.
"Engawa" is a narrow wooden passageway [deck] (along the edge of a house facing the garden).
You can sit back and get comfy with irori fireplace.

Date: 1st March- 3rd April.
Place: Various locations throughout the city, including tourist facilities and historic houses.
*Some of place need entry fee.

Hidamari no yu Onsen gets cheaper

2011-02-01T18:48:00.006+09:00

Hi there ,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

There are a lot of Onsens in Hida Takayama district.

Gero ,Hirayu and Okuhida are known as such a great onsen town nearby Takayama.

However there are some Onsens in Takayama city as well.

Let me introdece one of those.

It is called Hidamari no yu.

http://www17.ocn.ne.jp/~hida4126/

There is a free shuttle bus to pick you up.It is 10 minutes from J-Hoppers.

The price of the Onsen is ８５０yen if you buy the ticket in J-hoppers.

Until 8t of february,the price gets cheaper.It is 525yen.

The quality of the onsen is pretty good.

If you took the onsen,your body would become smooth skin.

Please try it and soothe your body.

"Santera Mairi" in Hida Furukawa

2011-01-14T09:04:00.013+09:00

"Santera Mairi" is a traditional buddhism event
continues over 300 years in Hida Furukawa.

People visit three temples in town to appreciate
great achievement of Saint Shinran who started Shingonsyu.

At meiji era, many girls in Hida go to Shinsyu(Nagano)
away from their home to work.

They return to Hida spending new year's holidays with their family.

"Santera mairi" was the only chance for people
to find a nice girl as a bride for their son.

From this episode, "Santera Mairi" is now known as a event
that people find their marriage.

【Date】15 January

【Time】16:00-21:00

【Place】@Seto Canal in Hida Furukawa

Visit to Japanese traditional Sake brewery!!

2011-01-11T09:42:00.005+09:00

Have you visit traditional Japanese sake brewery???
Takayama, we are blessed with a nice climate and　good quality water from beautiful mountains.

Seven sake breweries open their brewing facilities, which are not open to visitors at other times, for a period of one week in turn. After the guided tour of the brewery, sake is offered to visitors for sampling. In addition, a commemorative golden sake cup made specially in Hida Takayama is presented to each visitor.

Date: 18th Jan to 7th March
Place: Sake Breweries in the city
A:Hirata brewery
18th Jan to 24th Jan

B: Harada brewery
25th Jan to 31st Jan

C: Kawajiri brewery
1st Feb to 7th Feb

D: Niki brewery
8th Feb to 14th Feb

E: Hirase brewery
15th Feb to 21st Feb

F: Tanabe brewery
22nd Feb to 28th feb

G: Funasaka brewery
1st March to 7th March

Shirawago～light up～2011

2011-01-05T20:04:00.007+09:00

Hi there ,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama guesthouse.

This year, it hasn't snowed as much as usual in Takayama.

For local people like me, it is really good thing because we don't need to shovel snows.

By the way,Shirakawago(world heritage village) will be lit up from this month to February on weekend.

Schedule for light up

22th(Saturday) January
29th January(Saturday)
5th February(Saturday)
6th February(Sunday)
13thFebruary(Sunday)
19th February(Saturday)

You can go to Shirakawago by Bus called Nohi Bus.

This is the timetable as below

http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/shirakawago_kanazawa.html

New year Fire Works!!!!

2010-12-24T17:40:00.002+09:00

How will you celebrate your new year of 2011??

There is a great event in Takayama on the New Years Day 2011.

The fireworks are set off over the park.

Date: 2011. January, 1st
Time: 20:00pm
Place :Alps sky park (about 30min from J-Hoppers)

(Please see this blog)
http://takayama-hostel.blogspot.com/2010/11/beautiful-snow-mountain-view.html

Illumination with lanterns @Old Private Houses

2010-12-16T09:19:00.008+09:00

The Old Private Houses are decorated with about lanterns.

17th( Fri ) - 22th (Wed )December

18:00-20:30

Kami-Sanno-machi

View Larger Map

Event:Local sake tasting”10th December　19:00～”

2010-12-06T09:47:00.015+09:00

Hello ,I am　Matsu from　J-Hoppers Hida　Takayama.

Have you　tried Japanese sake?

Actually local sakes in Takayama are really famous.Some of sake makers just have made this year's sakeｓ.So we are going to do sake tasting at a kitchen in 　J-Hoppers Hida　Takayama.

Event: "Local sake tasting at a kitchen J-Hoppers Hida Takayama "

Date: " 19:00~ 10th December"

Please come to stay at J-Hoppers Hida Takayama and get drunk !!

Beautiful snow mountain view★

2010-11-14T15:22:00.007+09:00

It's getting colder in Takayama.

So you will see snow top of the mountain these days.

I think you can enjoy beautiful mountain view anytime

from the city if it will be fine.

But I think snow mountain is more beautiful than usual.

So I'll show you one of lookout today.

『Sky park』

You can see Northern Alps and Takayama city from the top.

How about relaxing time here?

You can go there by car or walk.

It takes about 10 min by car, 30 min by walk

from Takayama station.

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Kamiko-chi is going to be closed

2010-11-08T20:57:00.007+09:00

Hi there,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

It is getting cold in Takayama.It seems winter season will be coming soon.

As you might know,Kamiko-chi is going to be closed on 16h Nov.

So this week is last chance to go there for the year.

It will be open in middle of April next year.

Also there is Shin-hotaka Alps close to the Kamiko-chi.
You can visit there all year.

This area is 90minutes from Takayama by bus.
There are a lot of onsens you can take surrounded by amazing outdoor views

http://www.okuhi.jp/Rop/FRTop.html

Rally Nippon 2010

2010-11-02T20:17:00.004+09:00

"Rally Nippon 2010" is coming to Takayama !!

About 70 classic cars come round the history cultural heritages of Japan.
The rally is held four days 5th Nov. to 8th Nov.

They will come to Takayama on the 2nd day (6th of November)
Place: Sanmachi street (3 min walk from J-Hoppers)
Time: 11:30 to 14:00

URL for the Rally Nippon
http://www.rallynippon.org/jp/index.html

Beauty spot of autumn color of leaves

2010-10-31T15:42:00.021+09:00

Now is the best time to view autumn color of leaves.

You can enjoy it middle of October to middle of November.

★Hida Folk village

There is light up event 24 October- 15 November

( Saturday, Sunday and public holiday only)

★Hida Tosyogu

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★Kokubunji Temple

There is a giant ginkgo tree here.

It is estimated to be over 1200 years old.

★Shiroyama Park

★Kitayama Park

★Tenshoji Temple

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Festival for the culture and industrials in Takayama

2010-10-17T19:53:00.003+09:00

Takayama is famous for the wood crafting.

There is a festival for the culture and industrial in Takayama.

You can see a beautiful furniture and wood crafts.
Also , you can make an music box　by yourself.

http://www.hida-center.jp/event/shosai/pdf/20101029_31.pdf

Date : 29th/30th/31st October 2010
Place : Hida Earth Wisdom Center.
How to get to there: By bus (from the Takayama bus terminal 200yen one way.)

Main entrance door was just renovated.

2010-10-02T17:57:00.012+09:00

Hi there ,I am Matsu from J-hoppers Hida Takayama.

Recently we had the main door renovated.

The last door was slide door. So when the door was opend,　all the warm air inside got cold .

Also the door made some squeaking noises.

This is the photo of new door as below

The width of the door is wide enough that backpackers have easy access to come through with carrying large luggage

I hope evryone will like the door.

Takayama Festival (Hachiman Festival)

2010-09-30T14:47:00.010+09:00

We have big festival spring and Autumn in Takayama.

The autumn festival is also known as Hachiman Festival.

The spring and autumn festivals have similar attracting

and schedules.

Each festival features its own set of about dozen

festival floats.(Yatai)

Display of festival floats:

9th Oct : 9 am〜4 pm

10th Oct: 9 am 〜4 pm

Karakuri Performance:

9th Oct : 12 pm & 3 pm

10th Oct: 11 am-1 pm

Mikoshi Procession:

9th Oct : 1pm〜

10th Oct: 8:30 am〜, 1:30 pm 〜（starts from Otabisyo)

Evening festival:

9th Oct: 6 pm- 9pm

Yatai parade:

9th: 1pm〜

Autumn Illumination in Hida Takayama

2010-09-26T17:58:00.003+09:00

It's getting cold as days go by.
The season for autumn leaves will started at the beginning of October.
This year, we had extremely hot summer. But it will be largely unaffected
Changes in temperature and light affect the color of leaves.

Takayama has many good spots for viewing autumn leaves, such as Nakabashi-bridge, Kokubunji-temple, Higashiyama walking course and Enako river.
Some of these spots will be illuminated from beginning-October to early November to allow evening viewing of the trees.
For example, the Nakabashi Bridge is illuminated soon after dark to create a fantastic view of the surrounding area.

Place: Nakabashi Bridge and nearby area 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
　　　　Along the Enako river

2010 Hida food festival in Autmn

2010-09-10T18:49:00.008+09:00

2010 Hida food festival in Autmn

11th and 12th Sep (9:00～16：00）

Place:Honmachi-street(3minutes walk from J-hoppers)

There is a food festival at Honmachi-street) on 11th and 12th Sep.
You can not only enjoy local food such as Hida beef,hoba miso,grilled river fish,mitarashi dango but also local foods from Toyama prefecture and Fukui prefecture!!.

Please check it out!!

Lifestyle and Furniture Festival in TAKAYAMA

2010-08-28T19:15:00.005+09:00

Lifestyle and Furniture Festival in TAKAYAMA

Date: 2010 September 1st (Wed) --5th(Sun)
9:00am--17:00pm
Place: Hida Earth Wisdom Center
How to get: Free shuttle buss from JR Takayama station.

Takayama station	Hida Center
9:20	9:45
10:20	10:45
11:20	11:45
12:20	12:45
13:20	13:45
14:20	14:45
15:20	15:45
	17:00

※September 1st , 2nd, 3rd , there is a bus at 13:20

Entry fee: Free

Takayama, a city with rich history, preserving the streets from the Edo period. Hida is a "country of forests," with deep relationships with trees from the ancient times. Through life coexisting with nature, culture of woodcraft is born and the culture has been kept and polished by the carpenters and craftsmen to date. With the tradition rooted in the culture, the skills reproduce the warmth of wood in our life. Such are the furniture and crafts from Hida. We find skills and design built into them, which would fly with potentials to every corners of the world.

Jumble market

2010-08-13T17:51:00.005+09:00

Garakuta Fair (Jumble market)

An antique fair started in 1982. Held on the first Sunday of the month from April to October. The streets are temporarily closed to vehicles (called “pedestrians’ paradise”) and over 20 art dealers have stalls on the street. You will enjoy looking at olden daily-life utensils while strolling down the street.

Event is on every first Sunday.
Open hours is form 9am to 5pm
Next event　is held on 5th of September.

Access　３minutes walk from J-hoppers

The bon holiday Event 2010

2010-08-13T09:39:00.008+09:00

The bon holiday is a Buddhist festival to recognize ancestral spirits.

A lot of people take days off and there are many events during this period.

★Takayama Jinya Night Market (11th-13th)

19:00-21:00

★Hida Falk Village　Light up (13th-15th)

18：30-21：00　Fare 300yen

★Fireworks@Hida Furukawa (15th)

18:00～Market and Live
20:00～Fireworks

@Chiyono matsubara park

It takes about 15 min Takayama to Furukawa (230 yen by JR)

MAP

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Hand Holding FireWorks.

2010-07-26T15:17:00.003+09:00

On the 9th of August, there is a fireworks event in Takayama.

It called "Tedutsu Hanabi" (Hand holding fireworks).
Tedutu Hanabi is fireworks that pack gunpowder into one-meter bamboo tube, and do while holding it by the person. Tesutsu fireworks are fireworks of not the launch type but the blowing up type, and when it is large, the pillar of fire becomes as much as ten-odd meters.

This event also for the ceremony to drive away evil spirits.
Let's go to see this and get a good luck.

Sumo Wrestlers's Camp & Dosukoi Festival @ Hida Asahi village

2010-07-24T18:55:00.009+09:00

Have you seen Sumo Wrestler?

You have chance to see Sumo Wrestlers's Camp

on 29 and 30 July at the roadside station

of Hida Asahi villege.

You can feel free to see their sumo practice

between 8am-10am.

And there will be a festival on 31 July.

★Dosukoi Festival★

10:30-13:30

You can see their sumo practice

15:30-17:30

Concert

18:30-21:00

Traditional Dance and Fireworks(20:00～)

The roadside station of Hida Asahi villege.

Nohi Bus: For Takane

You need to get off Asahi shisyo mae and walk 3 min.

Oneway: 880 yen by bus from Takayama station.

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Takayama Fireworks event!!

2010-07-15T21:13:00.004+09:00

Takayama Fireworks event!!

It is going to be 52th fireworks event in Takayama.We have this once a year.So you can't miss it!!
There are so mamy types of firework such as Niagara Falls,Melody firework....etc.

There is fireworks event held at miyagawa river.
· date ：2010年7月28日（Wed）
· time：19:30～20:30
· how many fireworks：about 2000 fireworks
· place：miyagawa river (5minutes walk from J-hoppers)

Memories of the Trip

2010-06-24T16:11:00.006+09:00

The rainy season has started in Hida Takayama.

I was looking for something to do when its raining.

I found a place where you can make a memories of your Takayama trip.

Hida Takayama Memory Revival Hall (Hida Omoide Taiken-kan)
This place is near the Hida Folk Village.

You can make ......

Sarubobo (Takayama's traditional lucky charm)
(1,400yen)

Wood houndstooth check cell phone strap

(1,300yen)

Hu-rin (wind-chime made of glass）

（1,300yen）

My favorite work is making a cracker made from glutinous rice

There are five kiln for the rice cracker grilling.
When the raw material of a thin rice cracker of about seven centimeters in the diameter is burnt, it becomes about three times size.
The taste of the warm rice cracker that is different from　shops.
There are soy source taste and salt taste.

*Distance from J-Hoppers
Bus/Car : 10min (200yen one way)
Walk : 20 to 30 min
Bicycle : 15 to 25 min

Open...
10:00 to 16:00

Close ... Thursday (except school holiday, consecutive holidays）

Are you enjoying the world cup game?

2010-06-24T09:19:00.012+09:00

On 26th, the final round of the world cup will begin!!

Of course, you can watch it at J-hoppers TV room.

But it's like a festival that is held once every four years!

I think we need to have lots of fun if you like it or not:)

So I sometimes go to sports bar to watch it.

Big Screen TV:

Inside of the bar:

Enjoy the world cup!!!!!!!!!!!

Public BOLS house

Entrance:

Suehiro Building 2F

72-1 Suehiro Takayama City Gifu

0577-35-1762

Open:18:00-26:00

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Foot bath

2010-06-08T17:48:00.005+09:00

Have you known about foot bath?If you go to Onsen areas,you you could also see foot bath.

Takayama came to be known as hot spring city in the pase ten years.

There are 2 foot baths for free in Takayama.

Let me tell you about those ones.

Sakura no Foot bath(5minutes from J-hoppers)
Open 7:00~22:00

Hanasato no Foot bath(3minutes from J-hoppers)
6:00~20:00

Would you like Japanese Sweets?

2010-05-28T16:09:00.019+09:00

I think one of the pleasures of traveling will be having local foods.

Today, I'm going to show you lovely cafe in Takayama.

It is called ”Fukyu-an", and it is located at Shimo ichi no-machi area.

They have some Japanese sweets.

Kuzu-kiri

Green tea with seasonal sweets

Fukyu-an Parfait

And they have own Japannish courtyard in the cafe :)

Here is the seats with to-die-for views!!

Japanese style Tatami Seat:)

"Sabou Fukyu-an"

Address:17, shimo ichi no-machi, Takayama
Open :10:00～17:00
Closed :Tuesday

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Norikura Skyline

2010-05-24T21:31:00.007+09:00

Hi there,it has been really hot across Japan hasn't it.
So it is good time to go hiking !!

I introduced one of Hiking place called Kamiko-chi last blog.Today let me introduce another one .
Norikura Skyline (Road for Mt Norikura) has opened.You can travel up the mountain along the Norikura Skyline, Japan’s highest-altitude mountain road.

This high area consisting of 23 ridges, 7 lakes, and 8 plains is collectively referred to as Mt. Norikura. The highest peak is Mt. Kengamine, 3,026 meters above sea level.

Access to Ｍｔ Norikura
1 and half hour from Takayama Bus Terminal by Bus.

Open during from 15th May to 31st October.
Road available for 7:00 ~18:00 during May,June,October
for 3:30~18:00 during July,August,September

There are walls of snow over 10 meters high on Norikura Skyline road.You could see that until the end of June.

The Boys' Festival（Children's Day)

2010-04-25T16:09:00.001+09:00

Hida Takayama Tango-no- Sekku.

Date: 5th May to 5th June
Place: Various locations throughout the city, including tourist facilities and historic houses such as Hida-no-sato(Hida Folk Village)

In Japan,May 5th is called "Kodomo-no-hi".
Traditionally,it is a celebration for boys.
Many families decorate a "kabuto" which is a samurai helmet or a "gogatsu ningyou",
a samurai doll.
It is believed that they protect boys' health and happiness.

We also fly "Koinobori" outside of our houses. Koinobori are big carp-shaped streamers on a long pole.

The pole is about 5-6 meters tall, so on windy days, the carps look like they are swimming in the sky.

They symbolize future success because carps are said to climb waterfalls without giving up.

The song of "Koinobori" says that Koinobori swim freely above the roof in the sky, however now in Japan it is not always in that way anymore.
If you live in a house with a garden, you can set up a tall pole with Koinobori, otherwise miniature Koinobori are hanged with stick outside apartments and condominiums.
Some family don't set up Koinobori anymore, they donate Koinobori to city , groups.
They set up many Koinobori along the river and building.

I found one group of Koinobori at GERO city.

Takayama festival on 14th and 15th April

2010-04-11T18:47:00.013+09:00

The Takayama festival will be held on 14th and 15th April.It is known as one of the three most beautiful festivals of Japan. Ornate floats crafted by Hida artisans are pulled around and Takayama becomes truly energetic.

In the evening on 14th,the floats with lanterns are paraded through the town and the procession is accompanied by sacred music.

It's only a couple of minutes to see the festival from J-hoppers.

Let's experience the Japanese Alps

2010-04-08T20:22:00.005+09:00

As most of you already know Kamikochi is closed during the winter season from the guide books. But it will be open again on the 27th of April (Tuesday)

The opening festival is held by Kappa Bridge from 10:50

Visit the following website for the time table for the bus;

http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/hirayu_shinhotaka.html

Transfer at Hirayu Onsen and then

http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/kamikochi.html

Enjoy the nature
Stroll through the Japanese Alps
Full of verdure;
Commence to revive, thus the beauty reveals

Recommended Ramen

2010-03-03T16:11:00.008+09:00

Masago Ramen (3minutes from J-Hoppers)

Regular　７００yen Large ９００yen
Open hours １１：３０～１８:００
Closed on Wednesday

Soup
Category/Shoyu
Basic　seasoning/soy souce

Hi there,let me introduce the most delicious Ramen shop in Takayama.I have been eating the Masago soba(Masago Ramen)since I was a kid.I would say masago soba is the best.
If you go there at midday,there are so many customers lining up on the street.
So the best time to go is between 14:00~17:00.
If you have the ramen,you can't stop until the soup is finished.
By the way I always have a large bowl of ramen .Why don't you have Masago Soba?

Please remember that the open hours is only 11:30~17:00

A Local Bar Recommended By A Random Barfly

2010-03-01T15:12:00.003+09:00

Are you thinking about where to go/what to do in the evening in a small town?
Well, there are a couple bars in Hida Takayama yet, I can only recommend a few.
Having a opportunity to spread my words through this website, I will introduce Rum Dance Hall, a local bar in Hida Takayama. The bartender is an easy going dude, and he will not hesitate to speak to you in his broken English. The small TV hanging in the corner playing a classic film (muted) and a wide variety of tunes are available (great classic Japanese music as well). Get munchies after a drink? Do not worry, he will take care of that!

picture was provided by Robert

Open hour: 20:00~ (usually til 25ish)
Closed on Sunday

Hida Takayama Doll Festival

2010-02-22T14:01:00.005+09:00

Hida Folk Village (Play In The Snow)

2010-02-05T20:49:00.003+09:00

It's covered with the snow at the Folk Village now.
There's bamboo skis and box sleds available for rental (free of charge)
On weekends, baked mochi (rice cake) and assorted pickles served for free (12:30 ~15:00)

When: January 15th ~ February 28th
Time: 8:30 ~ 17:00
Fee: 700 yen (100 yen off with a coupon) we have a coupon for you!
Access: 10 minutes bus ride from Takayama Bus Terminal (200 yen for one way)
30 minutes walk from Hida Takayama J-Hoppers

Let's have fun in the snow while we can!!

Illumination of Subzero Forest (Hyoutenkano mori Lights up)

2010-02-03T20:41:00.007+09:00

The Subzero Forest is a special winter attraction which has been presented by the isolated mountain inn,
‘Akigami Onsen Ryokan’ since1971. The ”Forest of ice”, which was created by the innkeeper after long years of effort, is lit in blue during the daytime and illuminated at night, showing us a fantastic world.

【DURATION】

01/01/2010～03/31/2010　 10：00～21：00

【ACCESS】

1 and half hour from Takayama Bus terminal for Akigami onsen

【PLACE】

Akigami-Onsen Hyoutenkanomori

Nakao Igloo Festival

2010-01-18T18:04:00.002+09:00

Nakao Igloo Festival

Date: February 1st - 14th
Time: 20:00 - 21:30

An igloo with a hearth, an igloo bar, and many other styles and sizes of igloos.

There's a special bus time table during this festival
From Hirayu Bust Terminal 19:00 19:48 20:32 21:20
Arrives at Nakao 19:43 20:31 21:15 22:03

From Nakao 19:12 19:56 20:44 21:28
Arrives at Hirayu Bus T. 19:47 20:31 21:19 22:03

From Takayama Sta. to Hirayu Bus Terminal's Bus Time Table is as below;
http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/hirayu_shinhotaka.html

1st, 6th, 10th, and 13th (Lion Dance Performance)
besides those dates listed above; there's going to be a mochi (Japanese rice cake) pounding ceremony.

Why don't you go sking or snowboarding?

2010-01-09T09:54:00.017+09:00

Mont Deus ski resort

★Access:　Suttle bus from Takayama bus center(30 minutes)★

1 day lift ticket included in bus ticket: 2500yen(week day)

1 day lift ticket included in bus ticket: 3500yen(weekend and holiday)

★Rental ski and snowboarding equipments★

★sled course for kids★

★ Snowmobile★(1000yen/30 minutes)

★Information of Ski resorts in Takayama 　→　http://www.hidanet.ne.jp/ski/info/

Visit Sake Breweries!!

2010-01-06T17:03:00.005+09:00

Do you like Japanese Sake??

Takayama’s local sake has been brewed since around the middle of the Edo period (about 300 years ago).
Truly blessed with perfect conditions for brewing sake - the mountains’ pure water, Hida-grown rice, and the climate - this local sake has excellent flavor and body.

There are 8 breweries in the city, each selling its own unique varieties.

Eight sake breweries open their brewing facilities, which are not open to visitors at other times, for a period of one week in turn.

Date: 18th January -- 28th February
Place:Sake Breweries in the city(Please ask the reception for the detail)

After the guided tour of the brewery, sake is offered to visitors for sampling. In addition, a commemorative golden sake cup made specially in Hida Takayama is presented to each visitor.

Lightning up

2009-07-18T14:37:00.004+09:00

Lightning up (Nakabashi Bridge)

11th of July~16th of August 19:30~22:00
Place :Nakabashi Bridge(5minutes walk from Takayama J-hoppers)

Nakabashi Bridge and Miyagawa river has been illuminated to create
a fantastic landscape.
It has been hot outside daytime in Takayama but after evening it is
the best time to chill out.
The atomosphere of day time in Takayama is totally different from night time.
It is so quite.That is what I like.Why don't you go for a walk to see a fantastic landscape.

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***

Neighborhood　Map

2009-07-08T16:57:00.004+09:00

J-hoppers Hida Takayama Guesthouse made a great Map of Takayama!!

This map puts a lot of useful information about Takayama-city.

For example,　place to eat, ATM, convinience store, supermarkets, and good bar.

If you have this map, it will make your travel easier.

You can get this great map at the reception in J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Guesthouse!!

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***

Utsue Forty-eight Waterfalls and The Forest of Wild Flowers

2009-06-04T17:38:00.004+09:00

Into the wild, where one can find peace; very soothing atomosphere and it refreshes the spirit. .
It's such a scene during May and August.
The waterfalls are about a couple minutes away from the wild flower park.
It takes about 60 mins to get to the top (1200 meter high)

May ~ June: Japanese Primrose （クレンソウ（九輪草）
June ~ July: Bamboo Lily　　　　（ササユリ　（笹百合）
July ~ August: Hydrangea　　　　（アジサイ　（紫陽花）

Access:
Get on the JR from Takayama station heading towards Inotani
Get off at Kokufu statioin (about 10 mins from Takayama station)
There's a free shuttle bus that one could utilize to go to the near by hot spring
another 10 mins. on the bus, you shall commence to see and smell the wonderworld!

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***

Hida Kiyomi Lavender Fair

2009-05-30T16:47:00.003+09:00

The Lavender Fair shall take place in Hida Kiyomi from the 20th of June to 12th of July. There's about 10 thousand lavenders planted at the fair; the sweet and gentle scent shall mingle with the fresh air where one can find relief. . on Saturday and Sunday there's also a market where one can purchase lavender incense and dried lavender flowers.
Access: Get on Nohi bus at Takayama Station. Mikka machi, Kiyomi line. It takes about 20 min. Get off at B & G Mae, which is just a station away from Mikka machi.
Bus fee: 420 yen. There's no entrance fee.

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***

Garakuta Fair (Jumble market)

2009-05-22T17:29:00.003+09:00

An antique fair started in 1982.
Held on the first Sunday of the month from April to October.

The streets are temporarily closed to vehicles (called “pedestrians’ paradise”) and over 20 art dealers have stalls on the street.

You will enjoy looking at olden daily-life utensils while strolling down the streeｔ.

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***

Road to Kamikouchi open

2009-05-21T10:01:00.003+09:00

Road to Kamikouchi was closed to traffic due to landslides for while.It was supposed to be opend tommorow but it has been opned the morning today.

Kamikouchi official site in English is here

Please feel free to ask for more imfor mation.

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***

Typical tourist sights

2009-05-18T16:02:00.010+09:00

Since this is a first posting, I would like to introduce typical tourist sights.

1. Old private houses
Takayama is a castle town at the foot of Takayama Castle, built in the 16th century. It is a town of old wooden houses with lattice standing side-by-side. This district was designated an area of important traditional buildings by the Japanese Government.

2. Takayama Jinya (Historical Government House)
It is an old government office in the Edo period.

3. Morning market
It's a local market selling local products.

4. Hida Falk Village
It is an open air museum exhibiting farmhouses. There are lots of gassho-zukuri houses with thatched roofs, which moved here from Shirakawa-go region. All exhibited buildings are carefully preserved, and are displayed utensils, too.
An old private house in the Hida Folk Village offers several lesson programs such as Sarubobo charms, straw crafts, and printing with vegetable dye. You can enjoy these crafts as hands-on experience.

5. Shirakawago
Gassho-zukuri Village in Shirakawa-go were listed as sites of The World Heritage. The atmosphere of the villages with traditional houses standing side by side looks just like a fairy tale.
Houses built in the "gassho style" are defined as having a roof in the shape of a triangle, similar to hands folded in prayer.

6. Gero Hot Spring
Gero Onsen one of the top three spas in Japan. One spa, Nigorigo Onsen, is open year round and is located at the highest altitude of any spa in Japan.
This hot spring is also well-known for the effective of beauty because of the smooth touch of water. There are some foot baths in the town, which you can enjoy while strolling at free of charge.

7. Hida Furukawa
The main two traditional economies are the production of sake and Japanese candles. Crafts such as Ichii-Itto Bori (One Knife Carving) or Hida Shunkei (lacquer ware maintaining the beauty of wood pattern) are flourished. Variety festivals has been held all over the year.

8. Okuhida
It is located in the northern part of Gifu. There are lots of Hot springs places such as Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio, and Shin-Hodaka around Japan Alps.
Hirayu Onsen Hot spring has developed and been known as the healing springs since someone found a old monkey healing its wound with hot springs in the middle of 16th century.　Hirayu-otaki Falls is not far from the town. the frozen waterfall is illuminated by light in winter.

The Shin-Hodaka-onsen Hot Spring is known for the open-air bath to many alpinists as a healing spring. This Shin-Hodaka-onsen Hot Spring is a mountain-climbing base of the Northern Japan Alps.

9. Shopping
Takayama is also well-known place for traditional crafts. On San-machi-suji ave in Takayama city is lined with stores selling the traditional wares and craftman's workshop.

***Not Hotel or Ryokan, Budget Accommodation in Hida Takayama ***