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Takayama Historic District

Located at the center of the castle town, the three main streets that make up the most popular part of Takayama's Historic District served as a bustling merchant town in times past. This area is referred to as "Sanmachi-dori," and it is distinguishable by the distinctive, old architecture and shops that remain to this day. These streets, brimming w ...

UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go

Hidden away deep in the mountains is this quaint settlement in Shirakawa Village that is famous for its gassho-zukuri houses whose grand roofs resemble hands clasped in prayer. Many of these houses are still inhabited to this day, and together with their adjacent rice paddies, they paint an incredibly picturesque landscape that is a joy to behold a ...

Hida Satoyama Cycling

Get closer to the REAL Japan and the locals living there through a fantastic cycling tour offered through Hida Satoyama Cycling! From children playing in the river at the beginning of summer to scenes of people hanging rice to dry to the traditional pickling of foods that is a staple of Hida, there are many sights to see and many chances to interac ...

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