Sakurayama Nikkokan — Attraction in Takayama

This is the perfect example of why the Japanese culture is revered by many for their craft. It's not good enough to build the actual building or structure with impunity, but the same level of art is employed when creating a mockup of the actual place. This museum shows us many of the important cultural heritage sights with no less level of iconographic representations of the many gods, mythical creatures and the stories they tell of the Japanese ancestors. The color, relief, fastening and assembly are spectacular. This is not to be missed. Especially if you are an architect engineer or an artist. You won't be...

Sakurayama Nikkokan is a unique museum in Takayama that features highly detailed 1:10 scale models of the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine complex. The collection includes 28 miniature buildings, crafted by 33 artisans over 15 years during the Taisho period (early 20th century). Each replica captures the intricate details and decorative richness of the original structures, such as the five-story pagoda and the Yomeimon Gate. Admission: Included in the ¥1,000 adult ticket to the Takayama Matsuri...

The ticket to this museum was included with the entry to the festival floats exhibition hall. WOW what a bonus! I wasn't even familiar with this place.. it wasn't listed in the Lonely Planet guide. This rates as one of the top 3 places I visited while in Japan. These 1/10th size replicas have amazing detail. all hand made on the early 1900's. we were there late on a rainy day and had the place to ourselves....