FUN-travel: Jubilant Japan in Bloom! – Takayama
April 6, 2018 by Susan Clarke
- Takayama…
…with its picturesque mountain location…
…cold weather…
…top quality rice…
…& pure mountain water…
…produces some of the best-tasting sake in Japan.
- This area has been famous…
…for its sake production…
…for over 400 years…
…with around 56 breweries at one time…
…during the Edo Period.
…for only 300 yen…
…about $3 US dollars…
…will you get an ochoko (ceramic sake cup)…
…and 12 different samplings from the fridge!
Cherry Blossoms bloom a bit later here because of the higher elevation & cooler temperatures.
- Kokubunji-Temple…
…historic Hindu temple…
…with a Triple Pagoda…
…& Bell Tower Gates…
…said to have been moved from Takayama Castle…
…is the cornerstone of the pagoda…
…built over 1200 years ago.
- Main temple building…
…is oldest structure in the city…
…constructed about 500 years ago…
…hailed as Hida’s greatest ancient temple.
FUN-fact – Almost every toilet in Japan is a Toto with a heated seat and bidet feature. Seriously! Even on the trains!