Audio Guide of Takayama Jinya

It is generally open daily from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM (closing at 4:30 PM in winter), and it is only a 10–15 minute walk from JR Takayama Station. You can check the latest details on the official Hida Takayama Tourism website.

Admission costs about 440 yen for adults, while it is usually free for junior high school students and younger children. It is a good idea to bring cash, as this is the most common payment method at these historic ticket counters.

A full, unhurried visit usually takes between 45 and 60 minutes to explore the different rooms, storehouses, and gardens. If you use an audio guide to understand the history in depth, set aside a full hour.

It is the only surviving government building, or jinya, from the Edo period preserved in all of Japan, making it a unique architectural treasure. Here you can see everything from the officials’ tatami rooms to the original interrogation room.

The best option is to go early in the morning so you can first enjoy the famous Jinya-mae Morning Market right across the street. That way, you can enjoy the local atmosphere before entering the building when there are fewer crowds.

As it is an original historic building, there are architectural barriers and uneven levels, although there is an accessible entrance and wheelchairs available to borrow. Keep in mind that visitors must remove their shoes to enter, so access may be limited in certain areas.

You are just steps from the iconic red Nakabashi Bridge and the preserved Sanmachi Suji district, perfect for trying sake and Hida beef. You can use a tourist map to locate these highlights on the Gifu Travel Guide.

Bring thick, clean socks, as you will need to take off your shoes, and in winter the wooden floors can be very cold. Also, download our audio guide at IAudioguia.com before entering so you do not miss the hidden details of the rooms.