Follow us as we trot around the quaint little streets of Takayama, chock full of gorgeous old buildings and quirky sights.
Takayama gained importance as a source of high quality timber and highly skilled carpenters during the feudal ages.
Consequently the city was put under direct control of the shogun and had quite a bit of prosperity despite its remote mountain location.
Takayama’s old quarter (called “Sanmachi”) is known for the beauty of its lattice-lined buildings, along which waters flows through the canals on either side of the street.
With lots of sake breweries and souvenir stores, the area is as bustling as it is beautiful.
Next up we wander to the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine.
The origins of the shrine date to the time of the Emperor Nintoku, when he requested Prince Takefurukuma no Mikoto to destroy Sukuna – an incredible beast.
Before undertaking his task, the warrior enshrined his father, the Emperor Ohjin, as the deity of this shrine and prayed for the success of his mission.
More than 1.5 million people visit the shrine annually but we had the place to ourselves.
Lots more to see from this beautiful little town, watch this space.