Fall foliage in Takayama

Looking for good spots for the fall foliage ?

The fall foliage is an event colorful welcoming the cold season. Let's enjoy the warm-color full scenery around Takayama. It has actually just start in the city but is already quite enjoyable in Shirakawa-Go, do not forget to check our tour to the UNESCO village !

Spot #1(number 8 on the map) : Nakabashi, the red bridge
From the 1st of October until the 30th of November
Everyday from 18:30 to 22:00
FREE

Spot #2 (number 9 on the map) : Enako River, the little river in th old town
From the 1st of October until the 30th of November
Everyday from 18:30 to 22:00
FREE

Spot #3 (number 10 on the map) : Hida Folk Village
From the 1st of October until the 13th of November
Fri/Sat./Sun./Holiday from 17:30 to 21:00
Adult 300 yen / Child 100 yen

Winter Illumination 2017

The snow has finally been falling all over the mountains !
Last week Takayama got 75cm in only 3 days, while Shirakawa-go got over 1m ! And what may be more beautiful than winter landscape with light-up ?

Of course Shirakawa-go will be running is main event from the 22nd of January every Sunday and Monday. But Takayama has also some beautiful places near by which get their own light-up.

Like every season Nakabashi, the red bridge, is illuminated between 19:00 and 22:00. It is really near our hostel, only 5 minutes walk. If you are not afraid by the cold you will be able to take good pictures.

However if you allow yourself more time one of the best spot for winter illumination is definitely the Hida Folk Village ! The open air museum light-up is run every day from 17:30 to 21:00. Entrance fee is 300 yen per adult and 100 yen per child. You will enjoy Gassho-zukuri style house covered by snow like you were in Shirakawa-go in a less crowded environment.

 

To reach the Hida Folk village from J-Hoppers :

• by walk : 30mn Est
• by bus : Sarubobo bus (number 1) 210 yen one way
• to go 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:44
• to come back 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

 Let's enjoy winter view by night !

Autumn Light-up in Takayama

During the Autumn the leaves change color and Takayama get illuminated all around the city !

Well this year is maybe not the most beautiful one due to the heavy rain of the past months, but the light-up are still running in Takayama giving some good view of the city by night.

Spot #1(number 8 on the map) : Nakabashi, the red bridge
From the 1st of October until the 30th of November
Everyday from 18:30 to 22:00
FREE

Spot #2 (number 9 on the map) : Enako River, the little river in th old town
From the 1st of October until the 30th of November
Everyday from 18:30 to 22:00
FREE

Spot #3 (number 10 on the map) : Hida Folk Village
From the 1st of October until the 13th of November
Sat./Sun./Holiday from 17:30 to 21:00
Adult 300 yen / Child 100 yen

Summer Nakabashi Light-up!!

Most of shops are closed around 17:00 in Takayama.
What can we do in the evening in Takayama?

Many guests are asking those questions. Usually we recommend to go to Onsen or go to some bars, but now...Light-up season is coming!!

Nakabashi which is beautiful red and landmark bridge in Takayama will be lighten up from 19:30 to 22:00.
This event stars from July 5th to August 17th, 2014.
It's very beautiful and tasteful in the evening. You might find a different aspect of the bridge.

You can walk only for 5 min from J-hoppers to reach there.
I think you can experience nice walking  in old private houses area as well.

We still have available rooms and beds in July, why don't you come to Takayama and stay with us?

■Dates: July 5th to Aug 17th, 2014.

■Time : 19:30 to 22:00

■Access :  5 min walk from J-hoppers Hida Takayama Guesthouse
                10 min walk from JR Takayama station

Golden week in Takayama!!

Takayama town is shown using video:)




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

Autumn Illumination in Hida Takayama

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

Lightning up

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 ***