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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

Located along Miyagawa (River) in Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, Miyagawa Morning Market is one of the two  asaichi  or morning markets found in the city. The other one is the Jinya-mae market in front of the Takayama Jinya. Miyagawa Morning Market Miyagawa Morning Market History The morning markets of Takayama is known for its plethora of products like local crafts, local snacks, and farm produce. Unlike the regular souvenir stores and markets, the products sold in the morning market are mostly crafted or grown by the people who sell them. Miyagawa Morning Market - Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture The market is located in a narrow street beside the river A kakasa preparing her products Gotta love those carp hanging across the river Know when to visit Takayama's Morning Market was said to have started during the Edo period when local silk farmers started to sell leaves of mulberry trees near Takayama Jinja. It, later on, evolved when the wives of these fa