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Takayama Jinya: hours, ticket price and how to visit

Last checked: October 2026

Courtyard and main gate of Takayama Jinya under a clear blue sky
Takayama Jinya on Google Maps

Takayama Jinya

Photo: Google Maps
Type
Historical landmark
Address
1 Chome-5 Hachikenmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0012
Area
Sanmachi (old town)
Entry fee
Takayama Jinya admission is 500 yen for individuals (up to 29 people), 450 yen each for groups of 30 or more, and free for those aged 18 or younger.1
Time to spend
Takayama Jinya's official site says a visit takes about 30 minutes.3
Google rating
4.3 (9,262 reviews) on Google Maps, checked October 2026
Opening hours on Google Maps, checked October 2026
DayHours
Monday
08:45–16:30
Tuesday
08:45–16:30
Wednesday
08:45–16:30
Thursday
08:45–16:30
Friday
08:45–16:30
Saturday
08:45–16:30
Sunday
08:45–16:30

Old government seat

What you’re looking at

1692 to 18685

The Jinya was the seat of government for Hida for 176 years, from 1692 until 18685, when the region came under direct shogunate rule. The official site says 25 generations5 of magistrates carried out their duties here.

It calls itself the only provincial magistrate’s office in Japan whose main building still stands6.

  • The building stayed in use as a government office until 19695.
  • It was named a national historic site in 19295.

Plan your timing

Hours, tickets and closures

Entry ¥5001

Use the official seasonal hours below. Google Maps lists Mon–Sun 08:45–16:307 all year, so trust the official times for the summer months.

  • 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 1 April to 31 October1 (checked October 2026)
  • 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from 1 November to 31 March1
  • Closed 29 December to 3 January1

Takayama Jinya admission

TicketAdultChild
Individuals
¥500
Free (18 or younger)
Groups, each person
¥450
–
Guided tour
Free
–

Takayama Jinya (official)

Snow-covered garden of Takayama Jinya with pines against the white wall
Snow-covered garden of Takayama Jinya with pines against the white wall

January is the snowiest month in town, with a normal 117 cm8, so a winter visit comes with a snowy garden.

Free guided tours

The Jinya offers free guided tours9, with Japanese- and English-language guides listed. You book at the ticket counter or by phone9.

Tours last about 15–20, 30–40 or 50–60 minutes9, depending on the type. Guides are limited9, so phone ahead if you want a particular time rather than turning up and hoping.

Main gate of Takayama Jinya with its purple crest curtain, a costumed guide in the courtyard
Main gate of Takayama Jinya with its purple crest curtain, a costumed guide in the courtyard

On foot from town

Getting there

About 10 minutes' walk4

The address is 1-5 Hachikenmachi4, in the old town near Nakabashi Bridge.

  • On foot: about 10 minutes4 from Takayama Station or the Nohi Bus Center.
  • By car: the Jinya has no parking of its own4, so use city car parks.
  • From Tokyo: 4 to 4.5 hours via Nagoya, as the Shinkansen does not run to Takayama itself10.

For buses and walking routes in town, see the station and local transport guide. The day trip to Takayama from Tokyo page covers planning.

Access, children and older visitors

Entry is free for anyone aged 18 or younger1. The building is old, and some parts are not barrier-free3.

  • Four steps3 lead up to the entrance room. A ramp is put in place3 for visitors who find them difficult.
  • Most of the interior is tatami, so wheelchair users switch to an indoor-only wheelchair3.
  • There is only one multipurpose toilet usable from a wheelchair inside3, plus another in the plaza in front.

Outside the gate

Morning market and what’s nearby

A market is held right outside the gate. The Jinya-mae stalls sell fresh green vegetables, dried foods and homemade pickles11.

  • 7:00–12:00 from April to November11
  • 8:00–12:00 from December to March11

Go in the morning: the stalls run until noon11 and the Jinya opens at 8:45 a.m.1 For the riverside stalls, see the morning markets in Takayama guide.

On foot from the station, Sanmachi Suji is a 15-minute walk12. The Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan, for the festival floats, is 20–25 minutes13 from the station, and the shrine puts adult admission at ¥1,00014 (about US$6). Read the Takayama autumn festival guide if your dates match.

A small-group old town walk meets at this market. For a full day with guided old-town walks and Shirakawa-go, try this tour:

Snowy courtyard of Takayama Jinya framed by a dark wooden doorway

1 dayFree cancellation

Day tour

From Takayama: Guided Day Trip to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

4.8 (140 reviews) on GetYourGuide, checked October 2026

FromUS$156

See dates on GetYourGuide

Questions people ask

Is Takayama Jinya open in winter?

Yes. From 1 November to 31 March it opens 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and it is closed 29 December to 3 January.

Can you drive to Takayama Jinya?

There is no parking of its own, so visitors are asked to use city car parks.

How long does a visit take?

The official site says about 30 minutes.

Photos: Wikimedia Commons and Pexels. Authors and licences: image credits

Checked against 14 sources · last checked October 2026
  1. Takayama Jinya (official) · checked October 2026
  2. European Central Bank (official) · checked October 2026
  3. Takayama Jinya (official) · checked October 2026
  4. Takayama Jinya (official) · checked October 2026
  5. Takayama Jinya (Gifu Prefecture) (official) · checked October 2026
  6. Takayama Jinya (official) · checked October 2026
  7. Google Maps listings via DataForSEO · checked October 2026
  8. data.jma.go.jp (official) · checked October 2026
  9. Takayama Jinya (official) · checked October 2026
  10. Wikivoyage · checked October 2026
  11. hida.jp (official) · checked October 2026
  12. Travel Japan (JNTO) (official) · checked October 2026
  13. japan-guide.com (travel guide) · checked October 2026
  14. hidahachimangu.jp (operator) · checked October 2026
Page history · last changed 24 October 2026
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