Exterior of one of the shrines on the Higashiyama Shrine Walk in Takayama

Guide to The Higashiyama Walking Course in Takayama

If you have more than one day in Takayama, why not spend a couple of hours of it investigating the Higashiyama Walking Course? This walk is located close to the old town and takes in 12 temples and shrines with some interesting features. If you don’t have time to do the whole thing, you can easily see 10 of the buildings in about an hour.

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View looking down one of the old streets of Takayama. It is lined with old wooden houses.

Top 10 Things to Do in Takayama

If you plan to visit Takayama on your trip, you might wonder what to do there. There’s actually quite a lot, and you can easily spend 2-3 days exploring the town and some nearby fun spots. These are the 10 things you shouldn’t miss when you do.

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Pointy roofed houses in Shirakawago

Things to Know Before Visiting Shirakawa-go

This pretty village of pointy-roofed thatched houses is rapidly becoming a must-see for those travelling around Central Japan, but if you’re visiting, especially if you’re stopping off as part of your journey between Kanazawa and Takayama, there are a few things you need to know before you go to enjoy your visit fully. Like these…

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