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Local to Inotani
Takayama Station has undergone a wholesale change since our last visit to this city. In many ways it is surprising that they kept the old one for so long considering the tourist traffic here. Today we are off to Unazuki Onsen, continuing our diversion off the NEWS route. We start with the local train to… Read more
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Ryokans, rivers, cake and more beef
The sweet straw smell of a tatami mat is the trigger for many precious memories of staying in a ryokans. This one lists our names and those of other guest on boards near the entrance. Across from the hotel is the Kokubunji temple with a three story pagoda and a 1,200 year old ginkgo tree. … Read more
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Takayama Showa Museum
We were walking around Takayama after searching for a birthday cake for B when we came across this unprepossessing museum. From the outside you would think it a rundown little Japanese toy store, but inside is a remarkable collection of old objects, many still working. After you buy the ticket and head behind the curtain… Read more
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Hida gyu – the best beef
After my first taste of Hida beef no other beef tasted right ever again. We had a range of top range marbled cuts as a celebration of B’s birthday and they were so good. Grilling them ourselves at the table with local vegetables. Perfect. Read more
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To Takayama
As a birthday treat for B we are heading up to Takayama aboard the Wide View Hida 7. This is one of the most scenic lines in Japan and Hida beef awaits! Read more
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