Gifts from Past Guests

These are various gifts left by guests who stayed at the Hostel Takayama Zenkoji.

Samedi 11 Aout Takayama Village Hida-no-sato. Il y a deux morning market in Takayama ou les Jardiniers locaux viennent vendre leurs produits. Je peux enfin, de nouveau manger de superbes grosses pèches, je les achète un peu tachées pour diminuer le prix cela devient un luxe plus abordable. Un client rédige un bon postale pour…

Takayama Spring Festival

Originally posted on Michael Joseph Traves:
A 7am departure from Kanazawa and I was on my way to Takayama to attend the Sanno Matsuri (Takayama Spring Festival), one of the most popular festivals in Japan, with accommodations typically booked up a year in advance.  This year was no exception, however with the earthquake, tsunami, and…

Originally posted on life to reset:
Golden week is one of the most awaited national holiday in Japan. A week, where several consecutive holidays are scheduled to take place and with only two working days in between. For most working men and women, this is the perfect opportunity to dust off those luggages and cross…

Originally posted on Japan!:
We are back! We successfully climbed giant mountains with no permanent injuries. This trip went as great as I possibly could’ve hoped. travel buddies / mountain conquerers! me, anna, jackie, leah SATURDAY: Toyama–>Takayama Train Left Kanazawa at 7:09-ish, bound for Takayama, a famous little touristy mountain town about an hour or…

Hida Takayama Sights and Foods Tourist Video

Tourist video showing various sights and foods from the Hida Takayama Sannomachi old town area. 00:23 Strolling around the Sannomachi Old Town district 00:31 Sake Brewery 00:56 Sake Tasting 01:17 GohieMochi and Dango from food stand (Takayama Street Food) 01:28 Hida Beef Bowl 02:00 Glass Blowing 02:19 Cafe The Sannomachi old town district is a … Continue reading →

Hida Beef at Le Midi Restaurant Takayama French Bistro

Once every 5 years, there is a national competition to select the best premium beef produced in Japan. You may have heard of Kobe beef which is one of the regional types of beef that has won the competition in the past and is recognized around the world as high end Japanese beef. Although lesser … Continue reading →

Shirakawa-go UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites You can visit the Shirakawa-go area by bus from the Takayama Train / Bus Station

Scenes from the Takayama Fall Festival

Held twice a year, on April 14/15 andon October 9/10, this festival is considered to rank among the three most beautiful festivals in Japan. During the festival, this quiet country town changes magically as flags, lanterns, and dyed draperies decorate the houses. The highlight of the festival is a parade of majestic floats and ancient … Continue reading →

Train Bleu Pastry Bakery Patisserie

World Class Champion Pastry Chef bakes delicate pastries and breads at Train Blue. (There are no tables or chairs to sit. Just purchase and enjoy at home.) Many items sell out fast so arrive early!　Opens 9:30 am.  Closes when sold out. Check site for days off – usually closed Tue and Wed. Train Bleu Offical … Continue reading →