Takayama is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. There are only two ways in and out, and to get there you take a slow train that winds through the mountains. Due to its isolation, the city has retained many old-style buildings and much of its original layout, and is therefore a great place to go to experience traditional Japan. The city also has many museums and a morning market. Click here for a great article about Takayama.
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Heather Meadows > Finally we arrived at our ryokan. Only...our reservations had been lost again! (Takayama)
Heather Meadows > We stand around outside the Rickshaw Inn, waiting to see if we'll be able to stay here. Unfortunately, the answer was "No", so we found quick digs at a western-style hotel called "New Alps Hotel". (Takayama)
Heather Meadows > An old-style water wheel on display in front of a shop, Takayama
Heather Meadows > A statue at Takayama's main canal, the site of the ichiban (morning market).
Heather Meadows > The main canal at Takayama. The ichiban (morning market) is held early in the morning on that street on the right.
Heather Meadows > The floats for Takayama's festivals are stored in buildings like this. This particular spot holds a float called "KONGO TAI". The age of this float is uncertain. I can't read the rest of the sign!
Heather Meadows > A rickshaw moves down a Takayama street.
Heather Meadows > Brandon stops at a cigarette vending machine while Todd moves ahead. I think that's Inoue-sensei ahead of Todd, in the Hawaiian shirt. (Takayama)
Heather Meadows > James hangs out in front of a sake distillery. The strange ball thing over the entrance lets you know that alcohol is made here. (Takayama)
We stand around outside the Rickshaw Inn, waiting to see if we'll be able to stay here. Unfortunately, the answer was "No", so we found quick digs at a western-style hotel called "New Alps Hotel". (Takayama)
> We stand around outside the Rickshaw Inn, waiting to see if we'll be able to stay here. Unfortunately, the answer was "No", so we found quick digs at a western-style hotel called "New Alps Hotel". (Takayama)
We stand around outside the Rickshaw Inn, waiting to see if we'll be able to stay here. Unfortunately, the answer was "No", so we found quick digs at a western-style hotel called "New Alps Hotel". (Takayama)
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