Strolling Takayama Streets

The laid-back pleasures of Hida Takayama

Takako Sakamoto Nov 27, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Walking on an old street of Sanno Machi. Warm light is filtering through the lattice window of a souvenir shop.</p>

<p>Wow, what a nice garden! This place surely lives up to its alias, 'Small Kyoto of Hida'.</p>

<p>There are many sake breweries in Takayama and you can try out the taste of various kinds of sake here. It's something you can experience only in Takayama.</p>

<p>Unique statue on the parapet of Kaji Bridge in the center of Takayama city</p>

<p>This statue is modeled after Ashina-zuchi and Tenazuchi, the characters from Izumo mythology</p>

<p>Statue of Daikoku-ten standing near the famous Miyagawa morning market of Hida Takayama</p>

<p>I found a cozy-looking cafe on the second floor of Machiya!</p>

<p>When I went back to my hotel (I stayed at Hosho-kaku), delicious dinner consisting of Hida Takayama specialties was waiting for me!</p>

I traveled from Okuhida to Hida Takayama on October 11th in 2010. I have visited Hida Takayama many times before, so I know this area like the back of my hand.

I probably come here about once every three years, and I can't help returning time and time again, since this place relaxes me so much! I avoid going to places crowded with tourists, and walk down the streets looking at wooden furniture, sundry goods, traditional crafts and things like that. If I feel like it, I go into a sake brewery or a miso shop and sample of their products. On my way back, I usually have pickles or foods boiled in soy sauce in my hand. Probably I get the same foods every time I come here. Anyway, I LOVE Hida Takayama!

Walk on the Streets of Historical Hida Takayama 1. Strolling Takayama Streets 2. Ancient Streets of Takayama

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...