Top Things to do in Takayama
Things to do in Takayama, Chubu: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Takayama, Japan including MitsuiDo, Finn Juhl House, Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), Enku Butsujihokan, Hida Takayama Museum of Art, Lion Dance Ceremony Exhibition Hall (Shishi-Kaikan), Mukashibanashi no Sato, Hikaru Museum, Takayama Showa Museum, Chanoyu no Mori.
Restaurants in Takayama
1. MitsuiDo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Finn Juhl House
3. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
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4.5 based on 1,522 reviews
Authentic homes moved from a nearby valley and preserved intact make this attraction a very special "open air museum."
Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia
Coming from Australia snow is a real treat. When we went to the Folk Village on New Years Day it was thick with powdery snow. We could still walk around as the sky was clear and blue. The water wheel was iced over and the thatched roofs had a foot of white powder. I was glad it was open however some of the areas such as the 500 year old hilltop castle were closed due to safety reasons.
4. Enku Butsujihokan
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Hida Takayama Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
Its extensive glass collection is the main attraction of this popular art museum.
Reviewed By judysM4786LI
A little out of town (half hour walk) but we caught the Takayama loop bus -the bus stop is right the front.Beautiful new museum with a wonderful collection of Art Deco /Art Nouveau glass wear and furnature,something different to see in Japan. No crowds and a Machintosh tea room for refreshments.
6. Lion Dance Ceremony Exhibition Hall (Shishi-Kaikan)
7. Mukashibanashi no Sato
8. Hikaru Museum
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
HIKARU MUSEUM is located in the city of Takayama. The building is reminiscent of the remains of Maya civilization,and there are exhibition rooms of art,history and natural history. It has about 2,000 works of art,including the national treasure "Tachi :Long Sword forged by Yasutsugu",and in particular a lot of contemporary calligraphys of TESHIMA YUKEI and his pupils. In the field of Modern japanese paintings,it has art works of Taikan, Shoen, Kiyokata and others. In the field of Ukiyo-e, it has "Thirty-six views of Mt.Fuji" by Hokusai, "The Fifty-three stations of the Tokaido highway" by Hiroshige and many handwriting ukiyo-e works. In Western paintings, art works of such as Van Gogh, Monet and Renoir. It has historical materials around the world mainly Maya and Inca. It has also natural history materials and exhibits fossils in the Hida area and dinosaur models.
9. Takayama Showa Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By judysM4786LI
A fun interactive museum from the Showa period(post WW11)-great for oldies as it is a walk down memory lane.Packed with items-somewhere different to waste a bit (or a lot) of time
10. Chanoyu no Mori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
'Chanoyu Museum' Chanoyu Museum displays artwork created by craftsmen who are considered living national treasures, as well as other prominent artists who carry on the tradition. The museum also displays artwork created by successive masters of the Raku family, works of grand tea masters, historical calligraphy, folding screens, and lacquer craft made using the wings of tamamushi (jewel beetles). Here, visitors can encounter the world of traditional techniques and beauty. Tea House 'Zuiun-an' The tea ceremony house, with its elegant and ornate design, exhibits a refined, comfortable atmosphere. The arranged tea ware selected from the works of skilled artisans, some of whom are considered living national treasures, blend seamlessly with the interior. Chanoyu Museum 9:00am - 5:00pm (Entrance permitted until 4:00pm) Tea House 10:00am - 4:30pm (Entrance permitted until 4:00pm) Closed: Wendsdays (Open if it is a national holiday) & Winter Holidays (Please contact us for details)
