Takayama Museum of History and Art
Takayama Museum of History and Art
Takayama Museum of History and Art
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Local crafts and fire-fighting equipment are among the items on display in this city-owned museum.
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MS男爵
Misato, Japan3,608 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I went there on the day before the three-day Culture Day holiday in November, and the old town area was extremely crowded with inbound tourists, so I dropped in at this facility as a sort of escape.
Although admission is free, few people seemed to stop by this facility, so I was able to quietly appreciate it for a long time.
Although it is a free facility, there are not many facilities where you can see art and crafts for free.
I think that in other areas, the admission fee is about 500 to 1,000 yen.
It was an excellent facility for studying Takayama's history, climate, and culture.
After this, I went around many gassho-style areas, which helped me understand the cultural differences in each village.
If I had to point out one problem, it would be that since the facility makes use of the storehouse that was originally on this site, there are many small rooms and you have to move up and down and sideways a lot.
Therefore, I think it may be difficult for people with disabilities to move around (although there is an elevator).
The entrance is not only on the old town side, but also on the Takayama City Library side, which is located on the hill behind.
Although admission is free, few people seemed to stop by this facility, so I was able to quietly appreciate it for a long time.
Although it is a free facility, there are not many facilities where you can see art and crafts for free.
I think that in other areas, the admission fee is about 500 to 1,000 yen.
It was an excellent facility for studying Takayama's history, climate, and culture.
After this, I went around many gassho-style areas, which helped me understand the cultural differences in each village.
If I had to point out one problem, it would be that since the facility makes use of the storehouse that was originally on this site, there are many small rooms and you have to move up and down and sideways a lot.
Therefore, I think it may be difficult for people with disabilities to move around (although there is an elevator).
The entrance is not only on the old town side, but also on the Takayama City Library side, which is located on the hill behind.
Written May 5, 2024
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David_S56003
Houston, TX82 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This free city museum tells the story of the area and many signs are in English. No photography, but that helps to focus the visitor on this well organized museum.
Written May 18, 2019
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Sarah
Geneva, Switzerland1,197 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I read about this Museum in the local city map. As the opening hours are longer than others, I decided to visit it at the end of the day. What a great surprise! Very well structured, rooms cover each an aspect of the history and culture of the town. Hosted in a very typical building. Too bad that either guides (written books) I had did not mention this Museum. It is even free.
Written November 3, 2019
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matron159
Hobart, Australia31 contributions
Oct 2019
This would have been made better with more interpretative descriptions as it was mostly in Japanese.
Written October 7, 2019
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c2chen
Singapore, Singapore292 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
We stumbled upon this museum at the edge of the Sanmachi old town. We were heading to the start of the Higashiyama Walking trail which is at the back of the museum. We were greeted by a friendly museum staff who offered us an English guide of the museum. It has a nice modern feel and the exhibits provided a good understanding of the history of Takayama and the old families that dominated it. We had a pleasant 1 hour visit before proceeding to the Higashiyama trail
Written November 4, 2016
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Brad C
18 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
We arrived in Takayama on the bus from Shirakawago at the end of the afternoon. Even though we rushed to the historic area most shops etc were closing up. This museum was still open til 7pm. What's the catch I thought. ..no catch. It is very large and has explanations in English. And yes it is free. Go there before you pay for other museums...
Written October 8, 2015
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nina s
Tel Aviv, Israel112 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This is an interesting and educating museum. There is no entry fee and when we were there it was empty. Our kids (aged 9 – 17) found it interesting. There are excellent explanations in English in each room
Written September 11, 2015
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Tammy S
Brisbane, Australia35 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
We enjoyed this museum with a free guide from the Takayama tourist centre. He was able to practice English and we benefitted from some local knowledge and understanding of the Edo and Meiji era displays. Without the guide it would have been difficult to enjoy.
Written April 1, 2014
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Kent P
Batavia, OH101 contributions
Feb 2021
One of the few attractons open for Covid. I didn't expect much but was greatly surprised at how long I stayed here. I highly recommend. Quite a bit of English.
Written February 25, 2021
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Ben C
Hong Kong, China698 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is a small museum keeping not so big collection but well represented the regional history.
More tempting is the planting landscape that is colourful and peaceful worth a mediation.
More tempting is the planting landscape that is colourful and peaceful worth a mediation.
Written November 23, 2019
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