Tag: Japan
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Takayama Jinya Historic Government Office
Takayama Jinya is a historic government office dating from Japan’s Edo period, when it served as the administrative centre of Hida Province. Visitors can explore traditional tatami-matted rooms, government offices, residential quarters and a historic rice storehouse. Its well-preserved buildings and exhibits offer an insight into the administration and everyday life of feudal Japan. Read more
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Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan – Historic Festival Floats in Japan
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan is a museum displaying the elaborately decorated festival floats used during Takayama’s famous Autumn Festival. Located beside Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the exhibition features historic floats adorned with intricate woodcarvings, gilded decorations and colourful lanterns. Visitors can learn about the history of the Takayama Festival and the traditional Japanese craftsmanship involved in… Read more
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Sakurayama Nikkokan Takayama – Miniature Shrine Models & History
Sakurayama Nikkokan Takayama – Miniature Shrine Models & History Sakurayama Nikkokan is a museum in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, displaying an extraordinary collection of miniature replicas of the buildings at Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine. Located beside the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan near Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the museum provides an opportunity to appreciate traditional Japanese architecture and craftsmanship.… Read more