This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.

Tour Itinerary

  • Meet at Takayama Station at 11:00 → 11:20 Kokubunji Temple → 11:30 Miyagawa Morning Market → 12:00 Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (Takayama Festival venue) → 13:00 Sanmachi Suji → 14:00 Takayama Jinya → 15:00 Disband at the hotel (Tokyu Stay)

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Originally, the Miyagawa Morning Market was not part of the tour itinerary, but since it was on the way, we stopped by and I gave a brief introduction to the shops. This was to help the guests, who had a free day the following day, make the most of sightseeing on their own. According to the plan, we were going to visit the Kusakabe Folk Museum, but the guests went up to it and said that entering was not necessary, so we skipped it. As it happened to be during the Takayama Festival, we went to Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine and saw the festival floats being lined up. On the way to the Sanmachi-suji area afterward, we also saw floats being paraded in the procession, enjoyed a beer at a bar set up in a tent at the guests' request, and the guests bought nail clippers at a knife shop. In the Sanmachi-suji area, the guests enjoyed a tasting at the Harada Sake Brewery, and at the Takayama Jinya they listened with interest to explanations about its history. A notable stop on the tour was the Takayama Jinya. The Takayama Jinya is a historic government house that served as the administrative office during the Edo period, when the Hida region was placed under the direct control of the shogunate. It is the only surviving building of its kind in Japan and offers visitors a glimpse into the administration, taxation, and daily affairs of the era through its preserved rooms, offices, and storehouses.

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