Takayama Jinya
4.2 (7212)
1-chōme-5 Hachikenmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0012, Japan
Tours are offered of this historical, restored government building with a Japanese garden.
Duration: 01h40min
+81 577-32-0643
outdoor
indoor
paid
daytime
traditional
Opening hours
Mondays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
review(s)
7212 review(s)
Maya Fey 2 months ago
You take your shoes off at the entrance, and they give you a plastic bag to hold them in until you leave. It's a big and well-maintained building that gives you the look and feel of the Edo period. Feels pretty surreal to be able to casually stroll through a piece of history. There's a section with lots of historical artifacts and documents to look at too. Overall, it's a pretty nice visit for a little bit of immersion. There's quite a bit of empty space in the rooms though. I do wish the place felt more "lived in"
Kikoprincess Li 2 months ago
Very well preserved building. I would recommend waiting for the tour groups to pass for more peace and quiet to read the signs and take in the building. It was nice to see where people did things of old. We came in winter and you have to take your shoes off and carry them around in a plastic bag. Make sure you wear thick socks if coming in winter!
John C 3 months ago
Date Visited: 11/11/2023 You have to take off your shoes upon entering and the floor was a little cold. It was an old government office that is nicely maintained. There are a lot of historical documents and items.
Dennis Capinpin 4 months ago
The entrance of the jinya is unexpectedly simple and modest. However, the interior paints a different story. Amazing handcrafted details! Visiting the place is like going through a maze. But when we reached the inner courtyard, we were greeted by beautifully curated garden. This surely made visit worth it. Across a bridge in this quaint town is the famous Sanmachi Street, where tourists go for its shops set in caeefully preserved buildings from Edo period. A "must try" is their juicy Hida beef barbecue. My kids simply can't get enough of them.
Thomas Delemarre 5 months ago
Old traditional Japanese house complex of a provincial governor and magistrate’s office that was turned into a museum. For a small entrance fee you can explore the whole house and barn and be transported back into the Edo Period. The house is well preserved and a great place to visit.