[Gifu] Retro and cute! Takayama's old townscape✨

Takayama is a town full of atmosphere, with old streets that seem as if time has stopped✨ Located in Gifu Prefecture, this town is alive with the culture and history of the Hida region, and retains strong traces of the Edo period, instantly captivating visitors! When you first step into the town, you will see rows of old wooden townhouses, giving you a nostalgic and warm feeling🥹 All of these buildings are decorated with intricate handmade carvings and the town's unique traditional designs, as if the skills of ancient craftsmen are still alive today🫣 In particular, the houses built by carpenters known as "Hida no Takumi" (master craftsmen) are made with attention to detail, making this a spot where you can truly enjoy the beauty of Japanese architecture☝️✨ When you walk through the town of Takayama, you will notice the cobblestones that spread across the sidewalks and the old shops lined up along the roads😳 What stands out in particular is A variety of shops that have inherited traditional flavors 🤤🤤 For example, there are souvenir shops that use Hida beef and locally produced ingredients, and shops that offer handmade Japanese sweets, so it's a lot of fun to walk around and eat 🥰 You can also spend a relaxing time enjoying warm matcha and sweets at a cafe renovated from an old house ◎ Also, Takayama's specialty is the "Takayama Festival" At this festival, which is held every spring and autumn, gorgeous floats parade through the city and traditional music and dance are performed 🏮 During the festival, the whole city becomes even more lively, and a beautiful scene like a scene from a movie unfolds! If you visit Takayama's townscape, where nostalgia and newness blend together while feeling the good old Japan, you will surely be captivated by its charm! Please visit us once!