Takayama, A tranquil escape into Japan's rustic charm
Gosen-shi, Gifu Prefecture
4.5
Introduction
Takayama City is a city in the northern region (Hida) of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, formed by the merger of the former Takayama City and 9 surrounding towns and villages. Known for its vast area, it is one of the largest cities in Japan, even larger than Kagawa Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture, equivalent to the entire area of Tokyo. Takayama City is renowned for its nickname "Little Kyoto of Hida" and attracts many tourists from both Japan and abroad every year. Address Gosen-shi, Gifu Prefecture
Transportation Take the Hida limited express to reach Gero station.
Gaosha Old Street is very lively
