Hida Tōshō-gū, Takayama

Name: Hida Tōshō-gū
Address: Takayama, Japan

#12 among attractions in Takayama

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Hida Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the first Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. ()

Local name: 飛騨東照宮 Established: 1619 (405 years ago)Coordinates: 36°8'3"N, 137°14'38"E

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Hida Tōshō-gū – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hida Kokubun-ji, Takayama Jinya, Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Shiroyama Park.

0.8 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Hida Kokubun-ji, Takayama
22 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Takayama, Japan, Hida Kokubun-ji stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. This ancient temple, established in the 8th century, is the oldest standing structure in Takayama, offering a glimpse into the...
0.9 miNE
Museum, Historical place
Takayama Jinya, Takayama
24 min walk • The Takayama Jin'ya is a surviving Edo period jin'ya which served as the government headquarters for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan from 1692 to 1871.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Takayama
15 min walk • Hida Folk Village, Hida no Sato is an open-air museum of close to 30 old farmhouses illustrating the traditional architectural styles of the mountainous regions of Japan.
1.1 miE
Park
Shiroyama Park, Takayama
28 min walk • Shiroyama Park is a public park located in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. In 1873, the park was established in the mountainous area around the ruins of Takayama Castle.
1.1 miE
Forts and castles
Takayama Castle, Takayama
28 min walk • Takayama Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The castle was built on a mountain nearly 687 m in height and had many typical castle features, including a stone base, earthen walls and a surrounding moat.
1.2 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Hida Gokoku Shrine, Takayama
30 min walk • Hida Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is designated to the people from the area who died during wars.
0.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Matsukura Castle, Takayama
21 min walk • Matsukura Castle was a castle in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was built by, and ruled from, by Yasutane Shiina during the 16th century.
1.3 miNE
36°8'53"N • 137°15'36"E
Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Takayama
34 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
1.2 miNE
36°8'36"N • 137°15'43"E
Gao shan shi tu shu guan, Takayama
31 min walk • Library
1 miNW
Universities and schools
Takayama College of Car Technology, Takayama
27 min walk • Takayama College of Car Technology is a private junior college in Takayama, Gifu, Japan, established in 1961.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hida Tōshō-gū?

Nearby attractions include Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Takayama (15 min walk), Matsukura Castle, Takayama (21 min walk), Hida Kokubun-ji, Takayama (22 min walk), Takayama Jinya, Takayama (24 min walk).

How to get to Hida Tōshō-gū by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hida Tōshō-gū:

Train

Takayama (16 min walk)

Bus

Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal (18 min walk)