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Quick facts
- Takayama's morning markets, known as 'Asaichi', have been held for over 300 years, showcasing local produce and crafts.
- The historic town of Takayama is home to over 300 sake breweries, many of which offer tastings and tours, with the oldest, 'Hida Takayama Sake Brewery', established in 1868.
- Shirakawa-go features traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, with the largest, Wada House, dating back to 1800 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995.
- The region experiences significant snowfall, with average winter snow depths reaching up to 2 meters, necessitating the steep thatched roofs of the gassho-zukuri houses to prevent snow accumulation.
- Every October, Takayama hosts the Takayama Matsuri, one of Japan's most beautiful festivals, featuring ornate floats that date back to the 17th century and draw thousands of visitors.
Travel details
- Country
- Japan
- Coordinates
- 36.1461, 137.2522
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