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Hida Takayama Town Museum
Hida Takayama Town Museum · Takayama Museum of History and Art · 飛騨高山まちの博物館
After walking Takayama's streets, visit the Hida Takayama town museum to learn about the town's history. Explore 14 historic storehouses with exhibits on the Takayama Festival, machiya townhouses and the town's development.
Visitor information
Opening hours
Exhibits open 09:00–19:00 and gardens 07:00–21:00. There are no regular closing days, but temporary closures are possible; check notices for your date.
What to see at Hida Takayama Town Museum
Town history in historic storehouses
The 14 historic storehouses display exhibits on the Takayama Festival, machiya townhouses and the town's development. To learn more about houses and festivals you have seen in the streets, explore both the exhibits and the historic buildings.
How to get to Hida Takayama Town Museum
Leave Takayama Station by the east exit and walk straight along Chuo-dori in front of the station. The town museum is about 20 minutes away. Return to the station along the same route afterwards.
Visiting tips
Gardens and exhibits open at different times
Gardens open at 07:00 and exhibits at 09:00. You can walk the gardens early, but cannot enter the exhibits before they open. Arrive after 09:00 for the history exhibits.
Questions about Hida Takayama Town Museum
How do the Hida Takayama town museum and float hall differ?
The town museum covers Takayama's history, culture and development. The float hall focuses on a close look at actual autumn festival floats. Choose according to whether you want town history or detailed float decoration.
Town museum operations Town museum exhibit and garden hours Hida Takayama tourism association — float hall fares, hours and access
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- Takayama City museum information ·
- Walking from the station to the town museum ·
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