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Takayama Jinya
Takayama Jinya · 高山陣屋
At Takayama Jinya, visit officials’ workrooms, family living spaces and the storehouse for rice collected as tax. See how each room was used to learn how the government office worked.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual adult admission is 500 yen, for visits of fewer than 30 people. High-school students and younger children enter free; student ID may be requested.
Opening hours
April–October hours are 08:45–17:00, last admission 16:30. November–March hours are 08:45–16:30, last admission 16:00.
What to see at Takayama Jinya
Workrooms and living rooms
The Jinya contains officials’ workspaces and family rooms. Explore the rooms to see how work and daily life were divided within the government office.
A storehouse for rice collected as tax
After the rooms, visit the rice storehouse. Its role in storing tax rice shows another side of the government office beyond its workrooms.
How to get to Takayama Jinya
Takayama Jinya is about a 10-minute walk from Takayama Station or Takayama Nohi Bus Center. Add Nakabashi and the old town to your walk afterwards.
Before you visit
Remove shoes for the visit
Remove your shoes to visit. Bring thick socks if coming in winter.
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New Year and temporary closures
It closes 29 December–3 January. Weather or facility maintenance may cause temporary closures, so check notices for your date.
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Questions about Takayama Jinya
What can I see at Takayama Jinya?
Visit officials’ workrooms, family living spaces and the storehouse for rice collected as tax. Explore the spaces to see work and daily life in a former government office.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
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- Takayama Jinya: visiting guide ·
- Official Takayama Jinya guide ·
- Takayama Jinya: access ·
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