Takayama is a smallish city (population reported variously from 60,000 to 96,000+ ) in the Hida mountains, part of the range informally called the Japanese Alps, not far from Nagano (site of the 1998 winter Olympic Games).

Information on some things to do in Takayama is here.

Highlights:

• Denver sister city, 50-year relationship
  


• A charming town with lots of classic Japanese style
  



• Unique cuisine
  

  Hida Beef       Miso on Magnolia Leaf




• Hida Folk Village - collections of farm buildings from all over Japan
  

Links and resources:

• Takayama home page
• Takayama is on FaceBook - visit and Like them!
• Current Local Information