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Overview
A merchant town under direct shogunal rule, its eaves heights and lattice spacing aligned along the whole street.
About this place
Takayama (高山市, Takayama-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ta.ka(ꜜ).ja.ma, -ka.ja.maꜜ.ɕi]) is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2025, the city had an estimated population of 81,968 in 36,815 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 2,177.61 square kilometers (840.78 sq mi) making it the largest city by area in Japan. The high altitude and separation from other areas of Japan kept the area fairly isolated, allowing Takayama to develop its own culture over about a 300-year period.
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Townhouses with projecting lattices, Street with eaves of uniform height Genre：Architecture
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