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[No reservation required on weekends and holidays] "Hida Takayama Kimono Walk" - Experience wearing a kimono at your leisure at an affordable price
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Gifu Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, and Hida Takayama, located in the northern part of the prefecture, is a popular tourist destination with many attractions, including the surrounding areas. The main attraction is the "Furuimachinami" (old townscape) where traditional Japanese houses are lined up. It is so much fun to spend a whole day there, with sake breweries with a long history and cafes with a retro Japanese and Western feel. There is a service that allows you to stroll thro...
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Surrounded by the magnificent nature represented by the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps), Hida Takayama is a town that is alive with history and traditional culture, such as old townscapes that retain traces of the Edo period and Takayama festivals held in spring and autumn. There are also hot springs such as Hida Takayama Onsen and Okuhida Onsenkyo, as well as gourmet food such as Hida beef and Japanese sake. In particular, the Takayama Festival, which is held in spring and autumn, is characterized by a festival procession centered around gorgeous floats (dashi floats), elaborately moving mechanical dolls, and reproductions of picture scrolls, and many people from Japan and abroad come to watch. I will visit. It is about 6 hours from Tokyo and about 4 hours from Osaka. There are some of Japan's leading tourist destinations such as Shirakawa-go, Kamikochi, and Kanazawa in the surrounding area, and you can visit various places around Hida Takayama. There is a mix of various types of accommodations, including Western-style hotels, traditional inns, homely guesthouses, and hostels suitable for long-term stays, and we have the capacity to meet the needs of our users. The people of Hida, who are involved in various fields such as nature, history, tradition, culture, and gastronomy, are simple and warm, and offer heartfelt hospitality to visitors.
- Table of Contents
- What is the "Hida Takayama Kimono Walk"?
- How to participate
- Recommended spots
- Access to Hida Takayama
- If you want to know more about Hida Takayama
What is the "Hida Takayama Kimono Walk"?
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The traditional Japanese costume, the kimono, suits the historical streets of Hida Takayama perfectly. Although many people wear yukata at the annual summer festival, there are probably many Japanese people who have never worn any other kimono. Why not try on a kimono and make it a memorable memory of your trip to Hida Takayama? The "Hida Takayama Kimono Stroll" is held every spring and autumn. You may discover a new side of yourself by walking around the charming town of Hida Takayama in a different outfit than usual.
How to participate
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Period: April 20th to May 26th, 2024 and September 14th to October 27th, 2024
Reception: 9:30-14:30 *Kimono return is by 17:00
Time: 30 minutes to change clothes, then 2 hours free time to explore
Price: 3,000 yen per person, half price for junior high school students and younger, 500 yen for every 30 minutes after the 2nd hour
Included: Kimono, Japanese accessories (bag, footwear, hair accessories)
place
Reception: Nakahashi Tourist Information Center (1-2 Honmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture)
Access: 15 minutes walk from Takayama Station
Parking: None
Phone: 0577-36-1011
About men and children
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For men, there are two types of kimono to choose from: "Kinagashi" and "Kamishimo."
Children can also try on kimonos. We have sizes for children over 140cm available.
Hair Arrangement
Hair accessories are available. Please arrange your hair by yourself.
In case of rain
Umbrellas are available.
There is no rain footwear for men, so please bring your own footwear if it rains.
The event will be canceled in the event of bad weather.
About Reservations
Reservations are not required on weekends and holidays. However, please make a reservation if you have a large group. Reservations are also required on weekdays.
Recommended spots
Nakahashi Tourist Information Center is a brick building located at the foot of Nakahashi Bridge. There are many photogenic places nearby. We will introduce some recommended spots that look great in kimono. Of course, there are many other places and shops with a nice atmosphere! Be sure to find your favorite one.
Nakahashi
506-0821 Shinmei-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
The red Nakahashi Bridge is a representative bridge in Hida Takayama that spans the Miyagawa River that flows through the center of the city. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season: cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. In addition, the cherry tree at the foot of Nakahashi Bridge is the reference tree for declaring cherry blossom bloom.
Light-up events are held every season, creating a magical atmosphere.
Hotels near Nakahashi
Hida Takayama old townscape
Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-0846
The old townscape is a combination of the townscapes of the castle town center of Takayama City, the upper town that developed as a merchant town, and the lower town. The streets are lined with mansions built from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. The street is lined with shops selling specialty products unique to Hida Takayama, such as local sake and magnolia miso, so you can enjoy eating while walking around.
The festival floats used in the Takayama Festival Yatai Festival, which has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, are stored along the street.
Hotels near Hida Takayama old townscape
Takayama Jinya
506-0012 1-5 Hachikencho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
It was originally one of the residences of the Kanamori family, the lord of Takayama Castle, but after Hida came under the direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate, magistrates and district leaders from Edo conducted Hida's politics here. This government office is called Jinya, and it is only here in Takayama that it remains in Japan.
It was one of the residences of Kanamori, the lord of Takayama Castle. After the Kanamori clan moved to Uenoyama (Yamagata Prefecture), it became a territory under the direct control of the Tokugawa shogunate, and magistrates and district leaders came from Edo to set up government offices and manage the politics of Hida.
This government office was called ``Takayama Jinya,'' and it was used to issue gifts and collect annual taxes.
Hotels near Takayama Jinya
Takayama Museum of History and Art
506-0844 75 Kamiichinomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
The 14 exhibition rooms display themes such as the Takayama Festival, townhouses, and the origins of the castle town, as well as literary figures and art associated with the local area, and Enku, who is deeply associated with Hida.
In addition, the grounds offer a soothing space where you can spend a relaxing time, including a garden surrounded by historical buildings, a babbling stream of spring water pumped from a well, and a glass lighted path.
free entrance
Hotels near Takayama Museum of History and Art
Shinkogei
506-0012 1-86 Hachikenmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Shinkogei's stuffed animals are beautifully colorful and hand-dyed using woodblock prints that were originally researched and developed. There are various types such as the zodiac series, wild birds, fish, etc., and they are so cute that you will want to collect them ♡ The unique hand-dyed method is to dye simple raw cotton with Hida wood block, and then steam it at high temperature to fix the color. All handmade stuffed animals are made from rice husks and sewn together.These warm and simple handmade stuffed animals are perfect for gifts and souvenirs. There are also goods for enjoying seasonal events such as Doll's Festival and Boy's Festival, which would also be a great gift for baby showers. Each handmade stuffed animal has a different expression, so why not take your time to find your favorite one?
Hotels near Shinkogei
Funasaka Sake Brewery
506-0846 105 Kamisannomachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
Funasaka Sake Brewery is a Japanese sake theme park. In addition to the sake brewery business, we also have a direct sales retail store where you can enjoy masu sake along with tourist souvenirs, and a restaurant where you can enjoy Japanese sake with the taste of Hida beef and other foods. It's a very rare existence. By consistently providing customers with everything from production to sales, we listen to customer feedback and utilize it in product development. We are a sake brewery that continues to actively challenge new brews while preserving tradition.
The representative brand is “Miyama Kiku”
Access to Hida Takayama
If you want to know more about Hida Takayama
Hida Takayama Tourism Official Website "Hida Takayama Travel Guide"
Surrounded by the magnificent nature represented by the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps), Hida Takayama is a town that is alive with history and traditional culture, such as old townscapes that retain traces of the Edo period and Takayama festivals held in spring and autumn. There are also hot springs such as Hida Takayama Onsen and Okuhida Onsenkyo, as well as gourmet food such as Hida beef and Japanese sake. In particular, the Takayama Festival, which is held in spring and autumn, is characterized by a festival procession centered around gorgeous floats (dashi floats), elaborately moving mechanical dolls, and reproductions of picture scrolls, and many people from Japan and abroad come to watch. I will visit. It is about 6 hours from Tokyo and about 4 hours from Osaka. There are some of Japan's leading tourist destinations such as Shirakawa-go, Kamikochi, and Kanazawa in the surrounding area, and you can visit various places around Hida Takayama. There is a mix of various types of accommodations, including Western-style hotels, traditional inns, homely guesthouses, and hostels suitable for long-term stays, and we have the capacity to meet the needs of our users. The people of Hida, who are involved in various fields such as nature, history, tradition, culture, and gastronomy, are simple and warm, and offer heartfelt hospitality to visitors.
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