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Located in 37 Nakao, Onsengu, Okuhida, Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma is a 4-star hotel situated in one of Japan 's onsen towns.  Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma Details Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma can easily be remembered for its unique rocky mountain-like facade but those who have stayed there would probably remember it for its spacious rooms, great food, and the stunning scenery that surrounds it. Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma - Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma facade The mini playground in front of the hotel Yup we had to leave our shoes here before entering the hotel Bike rentals Speaking of spacious rooms, the hotel has a total of 14 rooms. Each room measures 70 square meters. Hotel room rates cost around $100 to $200 depending on the season and promos (which they usually have). These rooms are equipped with an air conditioning unit, refrigerator, safety deposit box, TV, and

Located at 178 Sakura-machi in Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine is the oldest shrine in Takayama City.  Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine History Legend has it that Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine dates back to the 4th century when it was founded by Emperor Nintoku . However, it was hard to verify this as the Japanese started recording history in the 7th century and Emperor Nintoku himself was a legendary figure similar to the main characters of epic poems.  Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine - Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture This horse statue seems to be guarding the shrine's entrance Follow the steps to the shrine or shaden Before heading to the shrine, wash your hands first with water from the  chōzubachi or purification font Hall of Votive Tablet Sakasa-kiri-no-tour-ou (Upside down paulownia stone lantern) is said to disarm the jealousy of evil powers Walk up the 19 monolithic steps of the Oishidan (B

Located at 178 Sakura-machi in Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, T akayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan  ( 高山祭屋台会館 ) is an exhibition hall for the floats used during the Takayama Festival. Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan  ( 高山祭屋台会館 ) Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan Details Each year, Takayama City holds its Spring Festival (April 14 and 15) and Autumn Festival (October 9 and 10). These festivals are generally called the Takayama Festival and are ranked as one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan . Those photos show 5 of the 11 floats used during the festival and are currently displayed inside the exhibition hall Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan Admission Fee: To enter Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan and Sakurayama Nikkokan, one has to pay an admission fee of 900 yen per adult, 450 yen for children 6-15 years old, 550 yen for High school students . Those with disabilities get a discounted price of 450 yen admission fee. Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan Opening Hours: Takayama Matsuri Yatai Ka