Jakson Curry & Coffee Restaurant
The previous night, I’d been planning to visit here but it was shut (on a Thursday) like many other places in the town leading me to wander the streets for …
Harada Sake Brewery
I’d planned to visit the brewery in the afternoon and actually had a really awesome time there. There was a couple from Newcastle who I got chatted to and who …
Matsukura Walking Course
Having come to the mountains, I was keen to do a few walks and started this one. There were again so many signs for bears though and drums to beat …
Hida Folk Village
I’d actually umm-ed and agh-ed about whether the Hida Village would be worth it but actually had a great time there and spent a couple of hours. The old building …
Takayama Morning Markets
I’d been expecting rain today and so didn’t rush to wake up or get out but still was up relatively early in time to see the markets and the rain …
Higashiyama Walk
The rain kept coming down in showers on my first day in Takayama and that made the Higashiyama Walk a little less enjoyable. I learnt I needed an umbrella rather …
Takayama Old Town
It was a bit of a long but beautiful train ride getting to Takayama. The previous day had been beautiful and sunny with clear skies at about 33 degrees Celsius. …