A peaceful shrine surrounded by nature in Takayama City, Japan.
Serene and calm, you will find Hie Shrine an oasis surrounded by tall trees in the mountain city of Hida Takayama, in Gifu prefecture Japan. This shrine, dedicated to family safety, is most well-known as the host of the famous Takayama Spring Festival, or Sanno Festival. The karakuri, or marionette, figures and floats used for the annual festival are located here when not in use.
It is said that this Shinto Shrine has a history spanning back to 1141. The large cedar trees on the grounds are also over 1000 years old!
To enjoy this shrine to the fullest, be sure to schedule your visit in April or October to coincide with the Takayama Festival, held at Hie Shrine. Takayama Festival is hailed as one of the most beautiful festivals throughout Japan, and is one of the premier events in Hida Takayama, so is definitely worth scheduling your visit around. If you’re having trouble deciding between a spring or fall visit, we recommend the Spring Sanno Matsuri!
After a day of exploring Takayama city, relax and enjoy a traditional Japanese ‘kaiseki’ (course-style) dinner. Take a look at some of these great Takayama restaurant recommendations, you’ll be able to book a table at a restaurant from the MACHIYA LOCALS platform, too!
Hie Shrine is located approximately 16 minutes by foot from the main JR Takayama Station. Along the way, you’ll be able to enjoy the picturesque sights that make Takayama city so popular to visit for fans of the traditional atmosphere. We especially recommend making a stop to enjoy the view of the famous red Nakabashi Bridge over the Miyagawa River.
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| Address | 156 Shiroyama, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Japan 506-0822 |
| Google Map | https://goo.gl/maps/MdKnmQ5CYzNNsR4G6 |
To get the best access to Hie Shrine and other local attractions, we recommend staying at an accommodation nearby, with access to JR Takayama Station for your other travel needs.
The perfect mix of traditional and modern, this boutique hotel is located near Takayama Old Town, and is a leisurely 8-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. A renovated traditional Japanese architecture (machiya) with 14 exclusive rooms, you can choose to stay in a spacious western-style room or a classic Japanese tatami room. If you are traveling to Takayama city with family or a group of friends, we recommend staying in THE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA’s suite or loft-style rooms!
THE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA also has a private machiya villa, THE MACHIYA HANARE – a traditional Japanese two-story machiya house – exclusive for one group per day. This private machiya villa has a luxurious hinoki wood Japanese bathtub, 2 bedrooms, modern kitchen, and views of the Miyagawa River.
