takayama neighbourhood26

Day 4

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December 11th 2010
(This entry typed on 11th December but posted on 12th December - dates have been adjusted accordingly.) We traveled via the JR Takayama line to Takayama today. It was quite expensive, almost 4000yen. I think at this point I should point out that P and I are getting pretty good at navigating through the various train lines and companies. Basically we figured that there are two types of train ser ... read more

Asia » Japan » Gifu » Takayama

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more