Travel in Gifu · 岐阜県

Takayama Museum of History and Art · 飛騨高山まちの博物館

Takayama Museum of History and Art · 飛騨高山まちの博物館

After walking Takayama's streets, visit the city museum to learn more about the town's history. Exhibits in 14 former storehouses cover the Takayama Festival, townhouses, and how the town developed.

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岐阜県高山市上一之町75

75 Kamiichi no machi, Takayama City, Gifu 506-0844, Japan

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Admission

Exhibition rooms and garden are free to visit.

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Opening hours

Exhibition rooms open 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; the garden opens 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. There is no regular closing day, but temporary closures are possible; check notices for your date.

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What to see at Takayama Museum of History and Art · 飛騨高山まちの博物館

Town history in former storehouses

Fourteen former storehouses hold exhibits on the Takayama Festival, townhouses, and the town's development. Explore the displays and old buildings for more about houses and festivals you have seen in the streets.

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How to get to Takayama Museum of History and Art · 飛騨高山まちの博物館

Leave Takayama Station through the east exit and continue straight along Chuo-dori in front of the station. The museum is about 20 minutes away on foot. Return to the station by the same route.

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Garden and gallery opening times differ

The garden opens at 7:00 a.m., but exhibition rooms open at 9:00 a.m. An early garden walk does not give access to the galleries; arrive after 9:00 a.m. for history exhibits.

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Questions about Takayama Museum of History and Art · 飛騨高山まちの博物館

How does the city museum differ from the float exhibition hall?

The city museum covers Takayama's history, culture, and development. The float exhibition hall focuses on close-up viewing of actual autumn festival floats. Choose according to whether you want town history or a detailed look at float decoration.

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