Hida Beef is the local brand of wagyu (和牛, Wagyū, Japanese cattle) that is popular for its fatty melt-in-your-mouth texture. Produced in the Hida Region (飛騨, Hida), you can find various Hida Beef products across Takayama, including skewers, stews, and yakiniku (焼肉, Japanese barbecue).
Takayama Travel Guide
Beautiful Traditional Townscape Nestled in the Japanese Alps
Takayama is a small town located in the Japanese Alps (日本アルプス, Nihon Arupusu). What sets the city apart are its beautifully preserved old streets, with an atmosphere that few other cities can compete with. With few high-rise buildings, walking down the historical district can truly feel like a walk back in time.
The city also offers a vibrant asaichi (朝市, Morning market), with plenty of local stalls serving both ready-to-eat light snacks, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. Not to be missed is the local miso, as well as Hida Beef (飛騨牛, Hida Gyū), one of Japan's brand name wagyu (和牛, Wagyū, Japanese cattle).
While the town itself is small and can be covered within half a day, it is definitely worth a visit.
Nature
Culture
Gourmet
Volume
Unparalleled traditional Japan atmosphere
Delicious local food options
Easily walkable
Laidback small town vibes
Local Specialties
飛騨牛
Hida Beef
飛騨牛にぎり
Hida Beef Nigiri
Slices of raw Hida Beef (飛騨牛, Hida Gyū) that have been lightly blow-torched, coated in a layer of sweet-savory shoyu (醤油, Shōyu, Soy Sauce), and served as nigiri zushi (握り寿司, Hand-pressed Sushi) atop a senbei (煎餅, Rice cracker).
Popular Destinations
There are two main morning markets in Takayama, the Miyagawa Morning Market and the Takayama Jinya Morning Market.
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The Takayama Jinya is the only remaining original Governor / Magistrate's office from the Edo Period (1603-1867, 江戸時代, Edo-jidai). Built in 1692, it served as the local government office through the Edo Period until Modern Japan in 1969 when the government office was relocated.
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Getting Around
The primary method of getting around Takayama would be on foot. Most of the tourist attractions are located along the Sanmachi Suji (三町筋, San-machi-suji) area, which is located a 10 minute walk away from Takayama Station. Most of the Sanmachi Suji area is also pedestrianized, and can only be explored on foot.
Getting There
白川郷
Shirakawa-go
The fastest and cheapest way to travel between Shirakawa-go and Takayama is by highway bus operated by Nohi Bus. There are no train stations in Shirakawa-go, so it can only be accessed via car or bus.
A bus route traverses Takayama <-> Shirakawa-go <-> Kanazawa, and that route is the most convenient way to get between these three places.
A one-way fare is ¥2,600, while a round-trip fare costs ¥4,600. Most buses require a reservation, which can be done online. Round-trip online reservations have to be made via the Japanese reservation site.
English
Japanese
1h 7m
¥2,600
Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
to
Takayama Station
金沢
Kanazawa
The fastest and cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Takayama is by highway bus operated by Nohi Bus.
A bus route traverses Kanazawa <-> Shirakawa-go <-> Takayama, and that route is the most convenient way to get between these three places.
A one-way fare is ¥3,600, while a round-trip fare costs ¥6,400. Most buses require a reservation, which can be done online. Round-trip online reservations have to be made via the Japanese reservation site.
English
Japanese
2h 15m
¥3,600
Kanazawa Station
to
Takayama Station
東京
Tokyo
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Takayama is via the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station, and the Limited Express Hida between Nagoya Station and Takayama Station.
This is the recommended route if you have a Japan Rail Pass. Otherwise, you should consider the highway bus that would only take an hour longer.
Another alternative would be to consider Takayama as a day-trip from Kanazawa.
Tokaido Shinkansen
Towards Shin-Osaka Station
JR Central
Tokyo Station
to
Nagoya Station
1h 39m
¥15,290
Limited Express Hida
Towards Toyama Station
Nagoya Station
to
Takayama Station
2h 24m
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