What other travelers are saying about Takayama Jinya
This is a place that really worth a visit! We went because we wanted to fill our time in Takayama but it turns out to be one of the best museum experience I had in Japan. The place is really huge & there are many exhibits. Many efforts was also put into to ensure foreigners can enjoy the place too!
Nice place to visit. It was a former administrative bulding, they explain each room and its function. You have a one way route around the building and the rice store. Interesting if you like Japan’s history.
It is a fascinating historical site in Takayama. This well-preserved former government office from the Edo period offers a deep dive into Japan’s feudal past. The architecture and layout give insight into the administrative workings of the time, and the detailed exhibits help paint a picture of daily life and governance. Walking through the rooms and gardens, you can get a real sense of the history and culture that shaped the region. It's a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in traditional Japanese administrative practices.
Free admission on Cutural Day! Grounds were huge. Some rooms were quite zen and photogenic. Otherwise the recounting of history is much richer in Japanese than in the English translations.
Takayama Jinya was a branch office of the Edo Bakufu (government) from 1692-1868 (a National historic site. It’s the only existing building of its kind in Japan.
The Japanese government had supreme power over the Japan nation during the Edo era (1603-1868) through 15 generations of the Tokugawa Shogun for 265 years in ancient Edo (today’s Tokyo).
A must see if you’re near Takayama!
