Japan's Little Kyoto: Takayama in Hida 🗾

These days, when traveling to Japan, more and more people are choosing to avoid the crowded cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. But honestly, I really love Kyoto (the downside is just that there are too many people 😂) A place that can rival Kyoto, Takayama in Hida, Gifu Prefecture, is my favorite. It has always been called the "Little Kyoto," with the shadow of the Edo period, not to mention Hida beef, which is simply unforgettable at first bite, making it a place where even your taste buds will praise. 1⃣️🚗【Takayama City】Transportation Routes ▪️You can first go to Nagoya, and taking the Shoryudo Route (Nagoya-Takayama-Shirakawa-go-Kanazawa) is also a good choice. ▪️Nagoya has a train to Takayama every hour, and the one-way trip takes about two and a half hours. 2⃣️🌺【Takayama in Hida】Sightseeing Guide 🔹Takayama Jinya: This is the oldest existing feudal government office in Japan. If you like history, you must not miss it; 🔹Hie Shrine: The prototype of "Your Name," perfectly replicating several scenes from the animation. 🔹Hida Kokubun-ji: The oldest temple in Takayama, housing some important cultural relics. 🔹Takayama Old Town: On both sides of the pedestrian street, there are ancient machiya buildings everywhere. Watching people rush through the streets of the old town, it really feels like you've gone back to the Edo period. 🔹It's not far from Shirakawa-go and Gero Onsen, and if you're driving, you can easily make a round trip with plenty of time to spare. 3⃣️🌺【Takayama in Hida】Food Guide 🔹Miyakawa Asazuke Market: If you get up early, you can visit one of Japan's three major morning markets, with about 20 shops offering delicious snacks. 🔹Hida beef, as well as Hida beef skewers, Hida beef hot pot, and various other Hida beef dishes. 🔹Hida beef sushi: This is the essence, unforgettable at first bite. 🔹Hida Beef Street: A place to taste various Hida beef dishes. Local beef must be paired with local sake to try the freshness. 🔹In the evening, any barbecue restaurant you find will be delicious. 4⃣️🌺【Takayama in Hida】Souvenir Guide 🔹There are various Hida specialty products, such as Hida handicrafts, Hida beef products, and traditional Japanese kimonos, yukatas, etc. #JapanTravelGuide #TravelInJapan #Japan #LifeInJapan #JapanTourism #KyotoTravel