Holidays to Takayama take you to a picturesque town with one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan. Takayama is a city in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.
To differentiate it from other places named Takayama, the city is also commonly referred to as Hida-Takayama. Located in northern Gifu Prefecture, Takayama holidays are most famous for the Sanno-machi Historic District and the biannual Takayama Festival, which has been designated as one of Japan’s most beautiful festivals. During the festival, intricately crafted festival floats are displayed in the city. The floats themselves are testament to the region’s history and are a chance to see the culmination of hundred’s of years worth of artistry and craftsmanship. The Takayama Festival is held in the spring and fall every year and is attended by thousands of visitors from all over Japan and the world.A holiday in Takayama allows visitors to experience an area with a traditional touch like few other Japanese cities, especially in its beautifully preserved old town. Holidays in Takayama now rank as one of the prime candidates among travellers wishing to add a rural element into their itineraries on a Japan holiday.Holidays to Takayama also provide an opportunity to ski. There are many skiing resorts in the Takayama area, which are open during the winter months. The nearby mountains, such as Mt. Norikura are popular for sightseeing and trekking. Additionally the World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go is just a 50 minute bus ride away.Takayama gained importance as a source of high quality timber and highly skilled carpenters during the feudal ages. The city was consequently put under direct control of the shogun and enjoyed quite a bit of prosperity considering its remote mountain location.