Takayama City is situated in a basin in the northern part of Gifu
Prefecture. Mt.Norikura and Mt.Hodaka lie to the east, and Mt.Haku lies to the
west. The Miyagawa River runs through the city.
Takayama developed as a castle town, and surrounded by mountains, it is often
called a "small Kyoto". In the downtown area, there are many hotels and tourist
spots. Among them, there is a street of traditional houses with unique lattice
doors. The gorgeously decorated festival carts, Ichii-ittobori carvings and
Shunkei-nuri lacquerware show the craftsmanship of this city. Local food such as
red turnip pickles, hobamiso bean paste and Hida beef are what the city is proud
to offer.(photo:Takayama Jin'ya House)
Homepage address:
http://www.hida.jp/
Info:
Planning and Administrative Dept., Planning Division
P.C.N.:506-8555@2-18 Hanaoka-cho, Takayama City mTELn0577-35-3131
