Katanomachi
in Takayama Shi of Gifu, Japan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.129 and 137.261 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 7' 42" and E 137° 15' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:33 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:33 am and 4:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Katanomachi

Katanomachi in Takayama Shi (Gifu) is located in Japan about 139 mi (or 224 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Katanomachi is now 08:33 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 11 airports close to Katanomachi, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Toyama Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Takayama, Hida, Gero, Gujo and Nanto. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Hida Takayama Onsen Hoshokaku

Address
0,8 mi
1 88, Baba machi (Shiroyama Koen ), Takayama city, Gifu 506 0838, Japan.
5060838 Hida
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Honjin Hiranoya Annex

Address
0,8 mi
1 5, HONMACHI, TAKAYAMA CITY, GIFU 506 0011, JAPAN.
5060011 TAKAYAMA SHI
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

Address
0,8 mi
1 34, HONMACHI, TAKAYAMA CITY, GIFU 506 0011, JAPAN.
5060011 Hida
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN HTL TAKAYAMA-TAKAYAMA

Address
1,0 mi
6 6 HANASATOCHO
506 Hanazato-Cho,Takayama-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Tanabe

Address
1,0 mi
58, Aioi machi, Takayama city, Gifu 506 0014, Japan.
5060014 Hida
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Takayama Green Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
2 180, NISHINOISSHIKI CHO, TAKAYAMA, GIFU 506 0031, JAPAN.
5060031 Takayama
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Ryokan Kijuro

Address
1,1 mi
12, SUEHIRO CHO, TAKAYAMA SHI, GIFU 506 0016, JAPAN.
5060016 高山市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Acty

Address
0,8 mi
3 46 Hanasatotyo, takayama shi, Gifu.
5060026 Hida
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:30
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Takayama Mingei Ryokan Hidaya

Address
0,7 mi
3 1805 2, Nishinoissikimachi, Takayama city, Gifu 506 0031, Japan.
5060031 高山市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Takayama Ouan

Address
0,9 mi
4 126, Hanasato machi, Takayama city, Gifu 506 0026, Japan.
5060026 Hida
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Hida Takayama Day Tour by J-Hoppers Hostel

Published: October 02, 2009
Length: 19:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jhoppersvideo

J-Hoppers Hida Takayama Hostel arranges outback day tours for the hostel guests. Why don't you join us? Web: http;//takayama.j-hoppers.com Email: takayama@j-hoppers.com Skype: ...


飛騨高山~白川郷(4倍速) Takayama to Shirakawa 14 tunnels

Published: October 25, 2010
Length: 09:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: drivemovie

松本~高山~白川郷 3/3 】 高山駅から高山清見道路と東海北陸道を通って白川郷まで57kmの連続映像です。 -- 実際の所要時間約50分 -- ...


Hida Takayama(A big ginkgo tree of Kokubunji Temple)

Published: January 09, 2012
Length: 42:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: takayamajapan

This big tree is over 1200 years old. It is said that when the leaves are falling, it will be snowing. The main hall of this temple is the oldest building in Takayama City; it was built in 1500's.


春の高山祭 夜祭 屋台 2014 TAKAYAMA

Published: May 11, 2014
Length: 16:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alma729

2014.04.14 日枝神社 山王祭 夜祭.


【聖地巡礼】氷菓の舞台となった飛騨高山市を訪れてみた【紅葉】 (Hyōka ~takayama)

Published: November 04, 2012
Length: 08:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tskobaya

京都アニメーション制作のアニメ 「氷菓」の舞台となった飛騨高山市に聖地巡礼(舞台訪問)に行ってきました。 その時の映像をまとめたものです...


平湯温泉~飛騨高山(4倍速) Hirayu to Takayama City

Published: October 21, 2010
Length: 30:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: drivemovie

松本~高山~白川郷 2/3 】 国道158号線の平湯から高山市街(高山駅)まで35kmの連続映像です。 -- 実際の所要時間約50分 -- Google MAP : http://map...


秋の高山祭 宵祭 獅子舞 2011 Takayama Festival in autumn

Published: January 07, 2012
Length: 16:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: alma729

桜山八幡宮例大祭の宵祭 屋台曳き回しの先頭の神楽台と獅子舞 2011.10.9.


【高山駅発着】ワイドビューひだ7号 高山・富山行き Takayama Station

Published: February 01, 2013
Length: 41:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kuma82828

高山駅を発着するワイドビューひだ7号の様子です。 JR Limited Express "Hida" 2013.1月撮影.


Shallow focus by Nokton Voigtlander F0.95 17.5mm in Hida-Takayama.

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 51:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yamadeus

I used F0.95 aperture these photos mostly. You can refer the focus depth and blurring. Camera:Panasonic GH3 Lens:Cosina Nokton Voigtlander F0.95 17.5mm Nokton F0.95 17.5mm 絞り開放を使って...


Takayama spring Festival on April 15, 2012

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 02:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sumiyoshi Ryokan 寿美吉旅館

Takayama spring Festival on April 15, 2012 寿美吉旅館 http://sumiyoshi-ryokan.com/


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is an open air museum of close to 30 old farmhouses illustrating the traditional architectural styles of the mountainous regions of Japan. The Hida Folk Village is located in the town of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, about 2.5 km southwest of the train station. Of particular interest are the thatched and shingled roofs, such as the gasshō-zukuri-styled buildings.

Located at 36.1322, 137.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Gifu Prefecture, Open air museums in Japan, Vernacular architecture in Japan

Matsukura Castle (Gifu Prefecture)

Matsukura Castle was a castle in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was built by, and ruled from, by Yasutane Shiina during the 16th century.

Located at 36.1261, 137.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Gifu Prefecture

Takayama Castle

Takayama Castle is a 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. In spite of its defensive appearance, however, the castle was not built for battles. Its style is similar to Azuchi Castle, which was built by Oda Nobunaga.

Located at 36.1382, 137.264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Gifu Prefecture, Houses completed in 1600

Hida Gokoku Shrine

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. The time period represented by the dead ranges from the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877 to World War II. Because it represented only a small portion of the prefecture, it was eventually replaced by the Gifu Gokoku Shrine.

Located at 36.1409, 137.263 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Gifu Prefecture

Takayama Station

Takayama Station is a railway station in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 36.1406, 137.252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Gifu Prefecture

Takayama College of Car Technology

Takayama College of Car Technology is a private junior college in Takayama, Gifu, Japan, established in 1961.

Located at 36.1476, 137.235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1961, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Gifu Prefecture, Japanese junior colleges

Takayama Jinya

Takayama Jinya is a former government outpost that was established in order to bring the Hida Province under the direct control of the Edo Bakufu. It was established in what is currently Hachiken-machi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.

Located at 36.1397, 137.258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
, , Edo-period works, Buildings and structures in Gifu Prefecture, Visitor attractions in Gifu Prefecture

Shiroyama Park

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. The park's name means "castle mountain."

Located at 36.137, 137.264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and gardens in Gifu Prefecture

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Katanomachi.

capture of the webcam たかやま: Takayama

たかやま: Takayama, たかやま (source)

capture of the webcam たかやま: Takayama

たかやま: Takayama, たかやま (source)

capture of the webcam たかやま: 高山

たかやま: 高山, たかやま (source)

capture of the webcam たかやま: 高山

たかやま: 高山, たかやま (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Katanomachi, 片野町