Takayama city is just 15 minutes by car from Shitanda, and offers sightseeing landmarks
including the old town scenery, fortified samurai headquarters, morning markets and more.
Takayama City provides easy access to the Norikura Skyline or the Oku-Hida Spa Village.
The area is also popular for seasonal nature walks.
Hear the chorus of frogs welcoming the arrival of spring. Pick wild mountain vegetables in May, or enjoy a spot of fishing in the clear waters of the surrounding rivers.
*Please note there is a \1,000 fee to fish in the rivers.
See fireflies dance around the inn between late May and mid July. The Norikura Skyline on the border of southwest Nagano and Gifu Prefectures is also popular as a cool spot at this time.
During this season, many attractive Alpine plants are in full bloom, creating vast scenes of wild flowers.
From early September to mid October, thousands of colorful Cosmos and other flowers appear along National Motor Route 158, known as “The Cosmos Highway”. Enjoy Honoki Daira Ski ground’s Cosmos Garden, with 8,000,000 Cosmos flowers in full bloom.
While enjoying the winter scenery, stay warm by gathering around the open hearth while indulging in pickled appetizers and local Sake. The flavors are sensational. Only 20 minutes away is the Honoki Daira Ski resort where the quality of snow is exceptional, and discounts are available for guests of Shitanda.
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- Hida Takayama
- Besides the lively Takayama Festivals in the Spring and Autumn, the city has many attractive traditional cultural properties and points of interest allowing you to experience the history. 【 Web Site 】http://www.hida.jp/
- World Heritage Site : Hida Shirakawa-go Village
- Registered as a world heritage site in 1995. See traditional Japanese architecture and living history museums offering a glimpse at life from a different time. 【 Web Site 】http://shirakawa-go.org/kankou/
- Goshikigahara Forest, at the foot of Mt. Norikura
- Explore the Chubu Mountain National Park natural forests. Enjoy the clear streams, waterfalls, and virgin forests, encounter animals and plants on this beautiful scenic walk. 【 Web Site 】http://www.hida.jp/goshiki/
- Oku-Hida Spa Village
- Relax in the hot springs of Hirayu, Shin Hirayu, Fukuji, Tochio and the Shin Hodaka spas. Savor the healing properties of the hot springs with views of the Northern Alps before your very eyes. 【 Web Site 】http://www.okuhida.or.jp/
- Norikura Skyline
- The Mt. Norikura Dake National Park, known as The Skyline in the Clouds, is a specially protected national monument and home to treasured flora and fauna. 【 Web Site 】http://www.hida-norikura.com/
- Shin-Hodaka Ropeway
- Shin-Hodaka Ropeway services one of Japan’s best mountain spots. Operating year round allows you to enjoy the unique scenery of all 4 seasons. 【 Web Site 】http://www.okuhi.jp/Rop/FRTop.html
- Kamikochi
- Admire the treasured tapestry of natural scenery, interwoven with mountains, water, and greenery. Recognized as one of the best mountain spots in Japan, you’ll delight in the views of these majestic mountains. 【 Web Site 】http://www.kamikochi.or.jp/
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- Senko-ji Temple, Enku-butsu Treasure House
- Senko-ji Temple was established around 1,200 years ago by Prince Shinno. The temple’s Enku-butsu Treasure House exhibits around 60 Buddhist carvings and poems by the monk Enku, including the famed figures of Ryomen-sukuna the two-faced Goddess and the guardian deity, Gohojin. 【 Web Site 】http://senkouji.com/
- Seiso-ij Temple
- A branch temple of the Senko-ji, The many Peonies planted in the grounds bloom between May and June. Seiso-ji is also known as the Peony Temple.
- Arakawa Family Home
- The impressive main building and storehouse were constructed by the master craftsman of Hida in the mid Edo Period. This spectacular architecture has been designated a National Important Cultural Asset. 【 Web Site 】http://www.city.takayama.lg.jp/bunkazai/arakawake.html
- Folk Art Museum, Takumi-no-Yakata
- Designated a Takayama City Cultural Asset and representative of Hida’s traditional farm houses, the old home maintains the Hida artisan’s archives, and documents Hida’s rich nature and culture. 【 Web Site 】http://www.norikura.com/
- Hida Great Limestone Cave
- Situated 900 meters above sea level, the Hida Great Limestone Cave is Japan’s highest limestone cave. Even in mid summer the cave’s average temperature is 12 degrees. Enjoy the fantasy world deep within this cave. 【 Web Site 】http://www.syonyudo.com/
- Hida Honoki Daira Ski Resort / Cosmos Gardens
- The quality powder snow and the course variations draw crowds. In September every year, cosmos flowers bloom across the fields. 【 Web Site 】http://www.hounoki-daira.or.jp/
Shitanda is approximately 8 kilometers from Hida Takayama Station, and 15 minutes drive from Takayama city, through peaceful country scenery.
*Guests requiring our courtesy bus service, please make an appointment at least a day before your arrival.
* Guests requiring our courtesy bus service, please make an appointment at least a day before your arrival.
* Guests requiring our courtesy bus service, please make an appointment at least a day before your arrival.
