Manabi-stay - Guide Book to enjoy Takayama

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Manabi-stay - Guide Book to enjoy Takayama

Visitor's spots

The morning market is a great start to a new day. It opens every day in Takayama, and is along the Miyagawa River. It is said the origin of the market started with silk raising farmers who sold mulberry leaves back in the Edo period. Now, you can find freshly picked fruits and vegetables, miso, homemade pickles, steamed vegetables, Japanese sweets, flowers, and souvenirs. The farmers are happy to tell you about their farm and the best way to eat their products. The morning market is a wonderful way to interact with the locals and learn about their lives and culture. You can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as steamed or cooked vegetables and snacks as breakfast. <Location> Miyagawa Morning Market Shimosannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0841 * 5mins walk from Manabi-stay takayama (350m)
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The morning market is a great start to a new day. It opens every day in Takayama, and is along the Miyagawa River. It is said the origin of the market started with silk raising farmers who sold mulberry leaves back in the Edo period. Now, you can find freshly picked fruits and vegetables, miso, homemade pickles, steamed vegetables, Japanese sweets, flowers, and souvenirs. The farmers are happy to tell you about their farm and the best way to eat their products. The morning market is a wonderful way to interact with the locals and learn about their lives and culture. You can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as steamed or cooked vegetables and snacks as breakfast. <Location> Miyagawa Morning Market Shimosannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0841 * 5mins walk from Manabi-stay takayama (350m)
Sakurayama Hachimangu shrine is located at northern part of Takayama City, 20mins walk from Takayama station.In Takayama, there are two main festivals in the spring and autumn: the Hachiman Festival in the autumn, which is the festival of the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. The Hachiman Festival is held annually on the 9th and 10th of October. The Takayama Festivals attract spectators from around the world every year to see its magnificent yatai floats! <Location> Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine 178 Sakuramachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0858 * 14mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (1.1km)
Sakurayama Hachimangu-helligdommen
178 Sakuramachi
Sakurayama Hachimangu shrine is located at northern part of Takayama City, 20mins walk from Takayama station.In Takayama, there are two main festivals in the spring and autumn: the Hachiman Festival in the autumn, which is the festival of the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine. The Hachiman Festival is held annually on the 9th and 10th of October. The Takayama Festivals attract spectators from around the world every year to see its magnificent yatai floats! <Location> Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine 178 Sakuramachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0858 * 14mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (1.1km)
Hie shrine is located at southern part of Takayama City, 15mins walk from Takayama station. In Takayama, there are two main festivals in the spring and autumn: the Sanno Festival in the spring, which is the festival of the Hie Shrine. The Sanno Festival is held annually on the 14th and 15th of April. The Takayama Festivals has 12 matsuri-yatai festival float and attracts spectators from around the world every year to see its magnificent yatai floats! Hie shrine is also famous as the model of shrine drawn on Japanese animation movie 'Your Name'. <Location> Hie Shrine Gifu, Takayama, Shiroyama 156, 506-0822 * 17min walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (1.4km)
Hie Shrine
156 Shiroyama
Hie shrine is located at southern part of Takayama City, 15mins walk from Takayama station. In Takayama, there are two main festivals in the spring and autumn: the Sanno Festival in the spring, which is the festival of the Hie Shrine. The Sanno Festival is held annually on the 14th and 15th of April. The Takayama Festivals has 12 matsuri-yatai festival float and attracts spectators from around the world every year to see its magnificent yatai floats! Hie shrine is also famous as the model of shrine drawn on Japanese animation movie 'Your Name'. <Location> Hie Shrine Gifu, Takayama, Shiroyama 156, 506-0822 * 17min walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (1.4km)
Hida Kokubunji is located at the heart of Takayama City. There is a large ginkgo tree which is over 1200 years old. In addition this, three-storied pagoda and large bell tower gate should be impressed. The main hall was built during the Muromachi era (1333-1573) , it's one of the Hida's best temple. <Location> Hida Kokubunji Temple 1 Chome-８３ Sowamachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0007 *6mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (450m)
Hida Kokubun-ji-tempelet
1-83 総和町
Hida Kokubunji is located at the heart of Takayama City. There is a large ginkgo tree which is over 1200 years old. In addition this, three-storied pagoda and large bell tower gate should be impressed. The main hall was built during the Muromachi era (1333-1573) , it's one of the Hida's best temple. <Location> Hida Kokubunji Temple 1 Chome-８３ Sowamachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0007 *6mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (450m)
The Showa era was the period before Heisei, and it was filled with energy which Japan achieved rapid economic growth by post world war reconstruction. When visiting Takayam Showa-kan Museum, you can time travel to 1955 years Japan. Should be fun!! <Location> Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum 6 Shimoichinomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0843 *7min walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (550m)
Takayama Showa-museet
6 Shimoichinomachi
The Showa era was the period before Heisei, and it was filled with energy which Japan achieved rapid economic growth by post world war reconstruction. When visiting Takayam Showa-kan Museum, you can time travel to 1955 years Japan. Should be fun!! <Location> Takayama Shōwa-kan Museum 6 Shimoichinomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0843 *7min walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (550m)
Hankyu Dojo (Japanese Archery), one of famous local night entertainment, is located among the bars and izakaya area, Asahimachi Ichibangai. Hankyu Dojo, which literally translates to Half-archery training house. Why half? It is because you practice kyudo, Japanese archery, seated! The dojo opens only at night, and many locals stop by after drinks and dinner. Hankyu was originally a game for samurai to show off their archery skills to women after drinks. For 300 yen, you get 10 arrows. It is difficult in the beginning, especially after alcohol, but after a little practice, you can hit the target, which becomes a lot of fun!!
半弓道場 / Hankyu Dojo
11 朝日町
Hankyu Dojo (Japanese Archery), one of famous local night entertainment, is located among the bars and izakaya area, Asahimachi Ichibangai. Hankyu Dojo, which literally translates to Half-archery training house. Why half? It is because you practice kyudo, Japanese archery, seated! The dojo opens only at night, and many locals stop by after drinks and dinner. Hankyu was originally a game for samurai to show off their archery skills to women after drinks. For 300 yen, you get 10 arrows. It is difficult in the beginning, especially after alcohol, but after a little practice, you can hit the target, which becomes a lot of fun!!
Hirayu Otaki (Hirayu Big Fall) Hirayu Otaki is located 50mins far from Takayama City by car. There is a parking area and after 10-15min walk, you can see the big fall at the end of trail. There are many kind of flowers and trees there, you can enjoy various scenery depending on seasons, colorful flowers in spring, fresh green in Summer, red leaves in Autumn and quiet air in winter.
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Hirayu Otaki (Hirayu Big Fall) Hirayu Otaki is located 50mins far from Takayama City by car. There is a parking area and after 10-15min walk, you can see the big fall at the end of trail. There are many kind of flowers and trees there, you can enjoy various scenery depending on seasons, colorful flowers in spring, fresh green in Summer, red leaves in Autumn and quiet air in winter.
Gokayama Shirakawago is famous tourist spot but Gokayama is, too! It's located north within 1.5 hours by car from Takayama and it is Toyama prefecture. The region is on of the world's heavy snowfall area. Because of it, a Gassho-style house with large and steep roof were created. You can access there from Takayama by car or highway bus. <Nohi Bus> https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/highwaybus/toyama/ <For more info> http://gokayama-info.jp/en/
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Gokayama Gassho no Sato
855 Suganuma
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Gokayama Shirakawago is famous tourist spot but Gokayama is, too! It's located north within 1.5 hours by car from Takayama and it is Toyama prefecture. The region is on of the world's heavy snowfall area. Because of it, a Gassho-style house with large and steep roof were created. You can access there from Takayama by car or highway bus. <Nohi Bus> https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/highwaybus/toyama/ <For more info> http://gokayama-info.jp/en/
Nakahashi is the entrance of Furui Machinami (Old Town). It is one of the popular picture spots because the red color shin in the scenery and it attracts people. On the riverside of Miyagawa that flows under Nakabashi, tourists can enjoy playing in the river in summer, drawing and various ways to enjoy.
Nakabashi Bridge
Nakahashi is the entrance of Furui Machinami (Old Town). It is one of the popular picture spots because the red color shin in the scenery and it attracts people. On the riverside of Miyagawa that flows under Nakabashi, tourists can enjoy playing in the river in summer, drawing and various ways to enjoy.
In addition to the Miyagawa morning market, the morning market is held every day in front of the Jinya. The morning market is a great start to a new day. You can find freshly picked fruits and vegetables, miso, homemade pickles, steamed vegetables, Japanese sweets, flowers, and souvenirs. The farmers are happy to tell you about their farm and the best way to eat their products. The morning market is a wonderful way to interact with the locals and learn about their lives and culture. You can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as steamed or cooked vegetables and snacks as breakfast. <Location> Takayama Jinya 1-5 Hachiken Machi Takayama, Gifu 506-0012 * 4mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (350m)
Jinya-Mae Morning Market
Hachikenmachi-1 Chome-5 八軒町
In addition to the Miyagawa morning market, the morning market is held every day in front of the Jinya. The morning market is a great start to a new day. You can find freshly picked fruits and vegetables, miso, homemade pickles, steamed vegetables, Japanese sweets, flowers, and souvenirs. The farmers are happy to tell you about their farm and the best way to eat their products. The morning market is a wonderful way to interact with the locals and learn about their lives and culture. You can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as steamed or cooked vegetables and snacks as breakfast. <Location> Takayama Jinya 1-5 Hachiken Machi Takayama, Gifu 506-0012 * 4mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (350m)

Recommended Restaurants

Le Midi is French restaurant, You can enjoy Hida beef stake and other side menues. If you are OK with raw meat, please try Hida beef Trtare! By its sophisticated atmosphere, you forget the time and can be relaxed. <Location> Restaurant　LE MIDI 2-85 Hon machi Takayama City Gifu 506-0101 *2mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (140m) <Website> http://www.le-midi.jp/english/index.html
Le Midi
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Le Midi is French restaurant, You can enjoy Hida beef stake and other side menues. If you are OK with raw meat, please try Hida beef Trtare! By its sophisticated atmosphere, you forget the time and can be relaxed. <Location> Restaurant　LE MIDI 2-85 Hon machi Takayama City Gifu 506-0101 *2mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (140m) <Website> http://www.le-midi.jp/english/index.html
Kappa is Japanese style Izakaya locate Asahi machi Ichibangai where the downtown in Takayama. Inside the restaurant is a calm atmosphere, using the old-fashioned building as it is. You can enjoy local foods and Japanese Sake brewed in Takayama. <Location> Kappa 23 Asahimachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0017 *4mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (300m) <Website> https://www.facebook.com/ichibangaikappa
Kappa
Kappa is Japanese style Izakaya locate Asahi machi Ichibangai where the downtown in Takayama. Inside the restaurant is a calm atmosphere, using the old-fashioned building as it is. You can enjoy local foods and Japanese Sake brewed in Takayama. <Location> Kappa 23 Asahimachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0017 *4mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (300m) <Website> https://www.facebook.com/ichibangaikappa
Wada is Japanese style Izakaya located Asahimachi Ichibangai where the downtown in Takayama. It is always crowded with tourists and many locals. You can enjoy local foods, Japanese Sake and typical Japanese Izakaya atmosphere! They have English memu, so please ask them when you need it. <Location> Wada Gifu, Takayama, Asahimachi, 23, 506-0017 <Website> https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298113-d7406637-Reviews-Izakaya_Wada-Takayama_Gifu_Prefecture_Tokai_Chubu.html
和田
23 Asahimachi
Wada is Japanese style Izakaya located Asahimachi Ichibangai where the downtown in Takayama. It is always crowded with tourists and many locals. You can enjoy local foods, Japanese Sake and typical Japanese Izakaya atmosphere! They have English memu, so please ask them when you need it. <Location> Wada Gifu, Takayama, Asahimachi, 23, 506-0017 <Website> https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298113-d7406637-Reviews-Izakaya_Wada-Takayama_Gifu_Prefecture_Tokai_Chubu.html
Ebisu Honten is started as the first specialized soba restaurant in Takayama more than 100 years ago. It's located in the Furui Machinami area . Thanks for Hida area's cool weather, clean water and air, Takayama is famous for Soba which has good flavor. You should be able to enjoy the retro atmosphere inside the restaurants as well! <Location> Ebisu Honten Gifu, Takayama, Kamininomachi, 46, 506-0845 * 6mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (500m) <Website> http://www.takayama-ebisu.jp
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Ebisu Honten is started as the first specialized soba restaurant in Takayama more than 100 years ago. It's located in the Furui Machinami area . Thanks for Hida area's cool weather, clean water and air, Takayama is famous for Soba which has good flavor. You should be able to enjoy the retro atmosphere inside the restaurants as well! <Location> Ebisu Honten Gifu, Takayama, Kamininomachi, 46, 506-0845 * 6mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (500m) <Website> http://www.takayama-ebisu.jp
Sumikyu is Soba restaurants located very close to Manabi-stay Takayama. Sumikyu is soba noodle restaurants that have been published in the Michelin Guide for Aichi Area. The most popular menu is mountain vegetable soba served by magnolia leaves plate. The interier of the restaurant has a nostalgic atmosphere. <Location> Sumikyu 45 Uramachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0013 2mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (180m) <Website> https://www.facebook.com/pages/そば-寿美久/161332460604601
Sumikyu
Sumikyu is Soba restaurants located very close to Manabi-stay Takayama. Sumikyu is soba noodle restaurants that have been published in the Michelin Guide for Aichi Area. The most popular menu is mountain vegetable soba served by magnolia leaves plate. The interier of the restaurant has a nostalgic atmosphere. <Location> Sumikyu 45 Uramachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0013 2mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (180m) <Website> https://www.facebook.com/pages/そば-寿美久/161332460604601
Shirakawa is very popular Ramen restaurants , with a queue outside the restaurant before it even opens. Takayama Ramen, the soy sauce is boiled in the pot together with the broth made from chicken and pork bones. The thin, homemade wavy noodles are easy to slurp, with all the good soup wrapping the noodles. Together, they create harmony in your mouth, and you can enjoy the multiple flavors and depth of taste on your palette. <Location> Menya Shirakawa 56-2 Aioi Machi Takayama, Gifu 506-0014 *3mins walk from Manabi-stay takayama (230m) <Website> http://j47.jp/shirakawa/
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Menya Shirakawa
56-2 Aioimachi
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Shirakawa is very popular Ramen restaurants , with a queue outside the restaurant before it even opens. Takayama Ramen, the soy sauce is boiled in the pot together with the broth made from chicken and pork bones. The thin, homemade wavy noodles are easy to slurp, with all the good soup wrapping the noodles. Together, they create harmony in your mouth, and you can enjoy the multiple flavors and depth of taste on your palette. <Location> Menya Shirakawa 56-2 Aioi Machi Takayama, Gifu 506-0014 *3mins walk from Manabi-stay takayama (230m) <Website> http://j47.jp/shirakawa/
In Café Ao, you can enjoy a tranquil time looking over the inner garden with a coffee and Japanese sweets. You can also buy cute souvenirs. <Location> Cafe Ao Gifu, Takayama, Kamisannomachi, 67, 506-0846 * 5mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (400m) <Website> https://www.tripadvisor.jp/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g298113-d6942199-i143649986-Cafe_Ao-Takayama_Gifu_Prefecture_Tokai_Chubu.html
67 Kamisannomachi
In Café Ao, you can enjoy a tranquil time looking over the inner garden with a coffee and Japanese sweets. You can also buy cute souvenirs. <Location> Cafe Ao Gifu, Takayama, Kamisannomachi, 67, 506-0846 * 5mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (400m) <Website> https://www.tripadvisor.jp/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g298113-d6942199-i143649986-Cafe_Ao-Takayama_Gifu_Prefecture_Tokai_Chubu.html
Dekonaru-yokocho is located 9min walk from Takayama station. More than 10 various restaurants gather there and you can enjoy not only local foods but conversation with the owners. The most restaurants open until late night, so if you arrive at Takayama at late time, you should go there to have dinner and enjoy Takayama night.!
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Dekonaru Yokocho
24 Asahimachi
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Dekonaru-yokocho is located 9min walk from Takayama station. More than 10 various restaurants gather there and you can enjoy not only local foods but conversation with the owners. The most restaurants open until late night, so if you arrive at Takayama at late time, you should go there to have dinner and enjoy Takayama night.!

Area guides

Visiting Sake Breweries Sannmachi-dori has many Sake breweries. Thanks for beautiful water, high quality rice and cold weather, Takayama is a good place for making Sake. Currently there are seven sake breweries and you can enjoy Sake tasting while sightseeing in Furui Machinami. You can enjoy various tastes Sake with small cup, but be careful not too much drink!!
Sanmachi dori
Sanmachi dori
Visiting Sake Breweries Sannmachi-dori has many Sake breweries. Thanks for beautiful water, high quality rice and cold weather, Takayama is a good place for making Sake. Currently there are seven sake breweries and you can enjoy Sake tasting while sightseeing in Furui Machinami. You can enjoy various tastes Sake with small cup, but be careful not too much drink!!
Sanmachi Dori Wandering along the old town, it feels as if you went back in time. If you closed your eyes, you could see samurai and merchants buzzing around, going about their daily lives. The Old Town is also known as Sanmachi Suji District, and it consists of three streets lined with iconic architecture that creates a nostalgic atmosphere. It is in the heart of Takayama’s downtown, which lies just to the east of the Miyagawa River. The beautiful black buildings tell visitors of how prosperous Takayama was in the Edo period.
Sanmachi dori
Sanmachi dori
Sanmachi Dori Wandering along the old town, it feels as if you went back in time. If you closed your eyes, you could see samurai and merchants buzzing around, going about their daily lives. The Old Town is also known as Sanmachi Suji District, and it consists of three streets lined with iconic architecture that creates a nostalgic atmosphere. It is in the heart of Takayama’s downtown, which lies just to the east of the Miyagawa River. The beautiful black buildings tell visitors of how prosperous Takayama was in the Edo period.
Higashiyama Teramachi is the strolling spot where temples gather on slightly elevated hill, which is about a 10minutes walk from the Furui Machinami (Old Town in Takayama). As the area is very calm and quiet, you can enjoy visiting old temples and shrines without crowds.
Higashiyamamachi
Higashiyama Teramachi is the strolling spot where temples gather on slightly elevated hill, which is about a 10minutes walk from the Furui Machinami (Old Town in Takayama). As the area is very calm and quiet, you can enjoy visiting old temples and shrines without crowds.
You can access to Furukawa machi, by 30mins drive a car or taking train. Hida Furukawa is next station to Takayama station. You can enjoy another Furui-machinami (Old Town) there. It's much more quiet area and you can spend slow time. Hida Furukawa station became popular place for the fun of the Japanese animation movie 'Your Name (Kimino Naha)'.
Furukawacho Ichinomachi
You can access to Furukawa machi, by 30mins drive a car or taking train. Hida Furukawa is next station to Takayama station. You can enjoy another Furui-machinami (Old Town) there. It's much more quiet area and you can spend slow time. Hida Furukawa station became popular place for the fun of the Japanese animation movie 'Your Name (Kimino Naha)'.

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You can access by bus to various cities around Takayama!

You should check it and book via HP before hand. https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/access/
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Rental Car

Toyota Rental Car shop is located in front of Takayama Station. It's 4mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama (400m). You can book here https://rent.toyota.co.jp/eng/). J-net Rental Car and NikoNiko rental Car are also close to Manabi-stay Takayama. Unfortunatlly they don't have English site but please drop by shop directly when you want to make a reservation.
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Supermarket

Supermarket named 'Family Store SATOH' and 'Surugaya' is 3mins walk from Manabi-stay Takayama and 1-2mins walk from Manabi-stay SAKURA. both are very convenient for not only for local people, but also for tourists. When you want to cook breakfast or dinner by yourselves, you can find fresh local veritable, meat, fish and everything you want there !
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Rental Bicycle

Rental Bicycle is also one option as a transportation to sightseeing in Takayama City. There are some rental bicycle shops and nearest one from Manabi-stay Takayama is Taguchi Rent-a-cycle that is located 1 min walk from Manabi-stay (60 m). If you are interested in, please visit there directly!