Takayama is a city tucked in the ancient Hida district in the Gifu prefecture, a four-hour bullet train journey from the bustling imperial capital Kyoto. It is an unassuming township but you will come across a pretty quaint castle there. That is surrounded by Japanese Alps, narrow streets and canals, bountiful arts and crafts, lots of temples and shrines, sake breweries, old private houses, and a crisp mountain atmosphere. One can stroll downtown to feel the history of more than 300 years. Founded in the 16th century by Lord Kanamori, the town preserves some of the century...
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