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[English]

Takyama.

From morning river markets and shrines

tucked within towering cedar trees to

the koi filled canals of Hidafurkoa and

the stunning storybook like houses of

Shiraakawa go through calm river walks,

peaceful old town alleys and lush forest

trails.

Let me show you how to travel Takyama.

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The next stop is

>> we started our journey in Osaka. Before

heading into the Japanese Alps, there

was one place I needed to revisit. Osaka

Castle.

The way the stone walls rise above the

moat, surrounded by cherry trees and

still water, it always feels timeless.

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After a calm stroll, it was time to

leave the city behind. In the afternoon,

we boarded a train to Nagoya. From

there, we hopped on a bus that slowly

climbed into the mountains.

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On our first full day in Takyama, we

didn't waste time. At sunrise, we were

already on the first bus out heading

toward one of the most picturesque

villages in Japan.

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Arriving at the village feels like

stepping into a painting. Thatched roof

houses, soft mountain light, and quiet

paths winding through the fields.

Shirakawago is known for its gashukuri

homes built to survive heavy snow and

steeped in tradition.

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We stopped at the Mioenji Museum set

inside one of those old farm houses. The

creaky floors, open hearth, and smoky

beams gave us a glimpse into what life

here used to be.

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You

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wandering through the village, we found

Kyoshu, a traditional coffee shop with

the most magical view and serene

atmosphere.

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We made our way up to the Oimachi.

castle observation deck. It's a short

uphill walk, quiet and surrounded by

trees. The village stretches out below,

framed by green hills and open sky.

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Back in Takyama, we walked up to

Shiroyama Park for sunset. It's a quiet

spot above the town, surrounded by tall

trees and the sound of birds. A peaceful

place to slow down and just take a

breath.

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As night fell, we wandered through the

streets of Takayama.

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We started our final full day by

exploring Takyama City.

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From there, we headed to Takyama's

morning market, a small but lively

riverside market.

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Next, we visited one of the most

impressive shrines I've seen in Japan,

Sakurayamai Mangu.

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afterwards. We walked down to the small

bridge near Akiba shrine.

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By midm morning, we made our way to

Takayyama's old town known as Sanmachi

Suji. Preserved Edo era streets, wooden

facads, and little sake breweries.

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Come on.

Go ahead.

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Near the red bridge, we found

Hidatakayyama Retro Museum. 900 yen for

a quirky little trip through Japan's

Shaw era.

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In the afternoon, we took a bus ride to

Hida Furukawa, a village known for

something unique.

A quiet canal lined with old storehouses

and koiish swimming right through it.

Okay.

Bye.

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We spent some time exploring the rest of

Hidda, then took the train back

with mountain views through the window

and a sense that we'd found something

special in this quiet corner of Japan.

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
travel /ˈtrævəl/ A1	verb - to go from one place to another, especially over a distance
journey /ˈdʒɜːni/ A2	noun - a trip from one place to another, especially when long or difficult
visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ A2	verb - to go to a place to spend time there, especially as a tourist
board /bɔːd/ A2	verb - to get on a ship, train, or aircraft
stroll /strəʊl/ B1	verb - to walk in a slow relaxed way noun - a short walk in a slow relaxed way
explore /ɪkˈsplɔː/ A2	verb - to travel around a place in order to learn about it
village /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a group of houses in a rural area, usually with a church or school
castle /ˈkɑːsəl/ B1	noun - a large house where royalty or a noble family lived in the past
shrine /ʃraɪn/ B2	noun - a place of religious worship, especially among some Eastern religions
market /ˈmɑːkɪt/ A2	noun - a place where people buy and sell goods, usually in the open air
museum /mjuˈziːəm/ A2	noun - a building where objects of historical, scientific, or cultural interest are kept
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ A1	noun - a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
forest /ˈfɔrɪst/ A2	noun - a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually without buildings
tree /triː/ A1	noun - a tall plant with a hard stem (trunk) that grows branches and leaves
river /ˈrɪvə/ A1	noun - a natural flow of water across the land
canal /kəˈnæl/ B1	noun - a long narrow piece of water made for boats to travel along or to take water to places
path /pɑːθ/ A2	noun - a track for walking
peaceful /ˈpiːsfl/ B1	adjective - calm and without worry or excitement
serene /sɪˈriːn/ B2	adjective - calm, clear, and peaceful
picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ C1	adjective - attractive in an old-fashioned way, especially because it is painted or looks like a painting