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Takayama Jinya	# 4   of 7 sights in Takayama

Because of its valuable timber resources, the Hida Region around Takayama was put under direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1692. The Takayama Jinya served as the local government office, headed by the officials dispatched from Edo. The present building complex includes various rooms for administrative purposes, offices, kitchens, toilets, bath rooms, residential space, a court room and storehouses. It was in official use until 1969, and is now open to the public as a museum.

How to get there

Takayama Jinya is located in the old town near the Nakabashi Bridge, easily reached on foot in about ten minutes from Takayama Station. How to get to and around Takayama

Hours and Fees

Hours: 8:40 to 17:00 (November to February until 16:30, August until 18:00) Closed: December 29, 31 and January 1 Admission: 420 yen

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Popularity of Takayama Jinya: Users who have been to Takayama: 311 Users who have been to Takayama Jinya: 99 4th of 7 most visited sights in Takayama. 186th of 554 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Takayama Jinya? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended Ratings for Takayama Jinya: japan-guide.com Rating:   outstanding   User Rating (by 67 users): 79/100   recommended User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know:

Hotel and Ryokan

Sponsored Listings: Minshuku Kuwataniya A small inn with a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. Onsen baths available. 6 min from Takayama Station. Minshuku Sosuke With 170 year history, we remain authentic atmosphere. Sit by the fire place in our tatami lounge and slip back in time. Hida Gassho-en A 200 year old house style inn, moved from World Heritage Gokayama. 10 min from Takayama Station by car. Free pick-up. Takayama Park City Hotel Takayama Park City Hotel is a quaint British-style 12 room hotel on a small hill in Hida Takayama. Search Hotels: In: Takayama Fukuoka Hiroshima Hokkaido Kamakura Kanazawa Kansai Airport Kyoto Mount Fuji Nagasaki Nagoya Nara Narita Airport Nikko Niigata Okinawa Osaka Sapporo Sendai Shima Peninsula Takayama Tokyo From: 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 2009 2010 For: 1 night 2 nights 3 nights 4 nights 5 nights 6 nights 7 nights Website: JAPANiCAN Hostel World Japan Hotels Online

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Atlas Japan Tour Customized tours emphasizing cultural experiences and communication to find real Japan. Education and exchange program available. Takayama and Shirakawa-go Tours Various tours and travel packages for Takayama and surroundings.

English Links

Takayama Jinya Official English website.

Japanese Links

Takayama Jinya Official website.