Takayama

The terrain of Takayama ranges from the settled Takayama Basin at its centre to forested mountains around its outer districts, shaping a city with a strongly alpine Hida character. The Miyagawa River passes through the historic centre in Gifu Prefecture, where the Sanmachi Suji streets retain the atmosphere of a former merchant quarter. Takayama is closely associated with the Takayama Festival, held each spring and autumn and known for its finely decorated festival floats. Old townhouses, local sake breweries and mountain roads give the city a regional identity distinct from Japan’s larger urban centres. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Takayama relates to the mountains and valleys of Hida.

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