Things to do in Sakuramachi

Sakurayama Nikkokan

It is somewhat strange to find a museum dedicated to Nikko in the middle of Gifu prefecture but the Sakurayama Nikkokan is definitely worth the visit. The Sakurayama Nikkokan features small-scale (1/10 scale) replicas of the Nikko-Toshogu shrine and other historical sites of Nikko. It took the 33 carpenters a total of 15 years to complete. The replicas are very detailed and give the visitors a different and interesting point of view compared to visiting the sites in person.

Sakurayama Nikkokan Replicas

Gate Replica At Sakurayama Nikkokan

Tomb Of Tokugawa Ieyasu

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Replica

Five Storey Pagoda Miniature

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Gifu-ken
City : Takayama-shi
District : Sakuramachi

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Yatai Kaikan

The Takayama festival, held in spring and autumn, is one of the most renowned festival in Japan. As part of the celebrations, big Yatai floats are pushed through the streets of Takayama. Although most of the Yatai are stored for the rest of the year, four of them are displayed year round in the Yatai Kaikan museum. Historical life-size figurines are used to recreate festival scenes of the past.

Wide View Of Yatai Kaikan

Display In Yatai Kaikan

Life Size Figurines At Yatai Kaikan

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Gifu-ken
City : Takayama-shi
District : Sakuramachi

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Sakurayama Shrine

The origins of Sakurayama Shrine in Takayama date back to the fifth century. Nowadays, the shrine plays an important role in the celebration of the Takayama festival (Takayama Matsuri) when large floats are pushed through the streets of Takayama. The Sakurayama Shrine is located on a hillside and is surrounded by large trees which confer to the site a serene atmosphere. Nearby, a museum features several festival floats on display and another boasts an impressive selection of small-scale replicas of the Nikko historical sites.