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Takayama old town 三町

Sanmachi Suji

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Takayama old town today

  • What it is: A preserved Edo-period merchant district of dark wooden townhouses, sake breweries and small shops in the Hida mountains.
  • Getting there: About 12 minutes' walk from JR Takayama Station.
  • Hours: Streets always open; shops mostly daytime only.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: Breweries with a ball of cedar leaves hung over the door are selling new sake, and many offer tastings.
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Takayama Festival floats in mid-April and early October.

Checked against: Sanmachi Traditional Buildings Preservation Area – Hida Takayama (official). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Takayama old town on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.