Takayama Jinya
Takayama Jinya, The Old Government Office Of The Tokugawa Shoguns In Hida, The Only Surviving Building Of Its Kind In Japan, With Tatami Rooms, A Courtroom, A Torture Chamber And A Storehouse And A Morning Market Out Front. A Walk Through Of Edo Period Local Rule. · Takayama, Gifu
Takayama Jinya is the former government office of the Hida region in the old town of Takayama, Gifu, where officials sent by the Tokugawa shogunate governed the area. It is often said to be the only remaining building of its kind in Japan - confirm. The current buildings date from 1816 - confirm - and are walked through in stocking feet. You see tatami rooms of the Magistrate, called the Gundai - confirm - the courtroom, called the Oshirasu - confirm - and a room with instruments of torture used in interrogation - confirm - plus a rice storehouse. A fee is charged - confirm - and free English guides may be available - confirm. Out front, the Jinya-mae morning market runs from about 7:00 to 12:00 - confirm. Shoes come off at the entrance, so wear clean socks. It suits history fans and takes about 45 to 60 minutes, and it is a quiet counter to the crowded streets. Takayama is a separate place on the app, and Hida Folk Village is nearby.
1-5 Hachiken-machi, Takayama, Gifu, a ten-minute walk from Takayama Station beside the old town, Takayama, Gifu, Japan
Opening is commonly from about 8:45 to 17:00, with an earlier close in winter, and the last entry is about 15 to 30 minutes before closing - confirm hours. It is closed around New Year, and sometimes on a few days in winter - confirm. From Takayama Station it is about a 10-minute walk through the old town. A fee is charged at the gate, and the building is entered in socks, so shoes are left in lockers or bags. Free guides may be offered on set times or on request - confirm. The morning market outside runs roughly 7:00 to 12:00.