Visit Japan Web invites you to explore Takayama. It is located in the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture and commonly known as Hida-Takayama to distinguish it from other places with the same name. It is renowned for retaining a traditional charm, especially in its well-preserved old town. Travelers who seek for a rural experience usually choose to come here.

During the feudal ages, Takayama was significant for its high-quality timber and skilled carpenters. The entire city of Takayama is primarily constructed of wood. The craftsmanship of the woodworkers gives the whole city an ancient and quaint charm. Since ancient times, the Hida wood carving technique has been the best in the country. Hida carpenters have been building palaces and residences for the Japanese imperial family. The temples in the Kyoto and Nara regions are mostly the work of Hida craftsmen. These traditional crafts still thrive, representing the essence of craftsmanship in Japan. Many streets in Takayama still maintain an ancient and elegant atmosphere, with many historical sites worth exploring. The temples, shrines, rivers and bridges here have an even more exquisite quality than those in Kyoto.

The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters. Summer is characterized by high humidity and precipitation due to the onset of the rainy season. This season eventually gives way to a hotter and generally less humid period towards the end of summer.Winter sets in around the beginning of December and tends to be relatively long, cold, and icy, with significant annual snowfall averaging at 5.11 meters. The first snowfall usually occurs towards the end of November and continues until the beginning of April.

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