What other travelers are saying about Takayama Jinya
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.
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.
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!
Beautiful building with lots of preserved history of how the officials used to run things around Takayama.
So many intricate details in every corner for us to uncover, including the woods craft, tatami styles, hidden rabbits and old styled toilets.
Visited in end of March and it was still snowing. So the gardens were covered in a layer of white powder. I’d imagine the gardens looking super pretty in summer with the lakes unfrozen.
One thing to note was that shoes were not allowed. And our feet felt like they were about to fall off from the cold tatami flooring. It was hilarious but a fun experience.
