Takayama is a charming city, most famous for the Sanno-machi Historic District and the biannual Takayama Festival, which has been designated as one of Japan's most beautiful festivals. Its ancient streets are lined with authentic buildings boasting quaint cafes, traditional shops, and sake breweries where visitors can dine on delicious Takayama Ramen and famous Hida Beef or shop for unique handmade souvenirs. The surrounding mountainous countryside offers limestone caves, traditional villages and hot springs. Highlights of Takayama not to be missed are Mount Norikura dormant volcano, the ruins of Matsukura Castle, and Ankokuji Temple and Storehouse, recognized as a national treasure.
Cities of Tradition!!!... Fly into Tokyo, Japan's most lively capital, which mixes the ultramodern with the traditional, featuring neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. This city is famed for its vibrant food scene, and its trendy and fashion districts of Shibuya and Harajuku. Next is Kanazawa, a magical place that features the Tera-Machi, where 70 temples are gathered together, and also the Kenroku-en Garden. Up next, get on the famous bullet train and go to Takayama, a picturesque town that houses three of the most beautiful festivals in Japan. Then take the train to Kyoto, known as the City of the Ten Thousand Shrines for a reason, since it holds about a quarter of Japan's National Treasures and popular festivals.
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