Time Machine: Hida no Sato Open Air Museum

🗓️Travel Planning: Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, conveniently located right next to JR Takayama Station. It's very easy to access and perfect for a half-day morning trip if you plan to visit other places afterward. This spot is ideal because it's only about a 10-minute bus ride away. You can purchase a round-trip ticket along with the entrance ticket as a package for just 1,000 yen. 💞Why We Recommend It: This open-air museum offers a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of ancient Japanese people. It features wooden houses in the style of Shirakawa-go and has stamp collection points scattered throughout the area. The arrangement of the houses is stunning, and if you visit during cherry blossom season, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. (Photos taken on April 24, 2025, after the cherry blossoms had fallen.) However, the day we visited had great weather, allowing us to enjoy the backdrop of the mountains paired with the Japanese flag—a true Spirit of Japan moment.