Hida Takayama is located in northern Gifu Prefecture and is known for its frozen-in-time Edo-period streets, gorgeous natural wonders, and delicious foods. It’s also located near some great ski resorts and, like Gujo Hachiman, with MEIHO serving as the closest and most convenient ski resort servicing this area. Hida Takayama is a popular spot definitely worth visiting on your next ski trip to Japan.
Tourists love Hida Takayama for how well preserved the streets are from times gone by. It is particularly famous for the “Takayama Jin’ya,” which was used as a magistrate’s office in the Edo period and is the only political building of its kind in Japan that still remains to this day. Visitors can get a glimpse of buildings and documents from that time here as well as explore the morning markets that are held in the plaza in front of the gate.
The morning markets are open every day and sell a variety of fresh local produce and souvenirs. “Miyagawa Morning Markets” is known as one of the three major morning markets of Japan where you can taste local delicacies such as sushi using local Hida beef. This spot is definitely worth waking up early for to visit and fill up your belly.
Taking a stroll in the old streets of Takayama is one of the activities that tourists come here for. The Edo-period buildings and stone-paved streets have been well preserved, and you can also visit one of the various traditional craft shops or local restaurants dotted along these streets.
It may come as a surprise to discover that Hida Takayama actually serves as a great access point to ski resorts in Gifu Prefecture. The ski resorts that can be easily visited from here are places such as MEIHO and TAKASU DYNA in the Gujo Hachiman surrounds.
Hida Takayama is filled with luxurious hotels and inns, making it the perfect place to sit back and relax, much like at a resort. Many of these establishments have hot springs and spa facilities for you to soothe your tired body after a hectic day of skiing or snowboarding. So head on over to enjoy the best of both worlds with sightseeing and relaxation all in one spot.
For your next trip out to the snows, head on over to Hida Takayama and the surrounding ski resorts and have a fantastic time out there.
