Higashiyama Promenade

Upon ascending Yasukawa Street, you will encounter the serene charm of the so-called Higashiyama Temple Town. It is believed to have originated when feudal lord Kanamori Nagachika built and relocated temples and shrines on a slightly elevated hill in the eastern part of the castle town.

Each establishment here is a temple or shrine of historical significance, with a host of cultural properties designated by the prefecture and city lined up in succession.

It's evident how the people living in Takayama have formed their community through religion, cherishing and venerating their shrines and temples with a spirit of devotion that remains strong to this day.

Walking this promenade is essential for anyone seeking to truly comprehend the real-life bishop culture and spirituality of the Japanese.

Furthermore, it's long been believed that a sacred barrier exists within the grounds of these religious structures. Far from being mere superstition, this belief is a treasured historical cultural asset, within which one can sense a mystical and sacred atmosphere.