Takayama Old Town

Today was a great sunny day, we stopped at the shop that sells Miso soup and had a tasting, quite different to what we were have at home.
Walked down many of the traditional streets enjoying the local vibe.
There is a cedar ball above one of the shop entry door and it is to let you know the sake is ready to be tasted/drink, when it changes from green to brown it’s ripe.
We tried the Hide beef and it was amazing and when put inside a sweet steamed bun even better.
It’s also on skewers plain which is also exceptional.
The Hide beef and potatoe croquettes were also excellent and all are a must try.
I washed mine down with an organic mojito and Valerie had the peach smoothy, also worth a try.
We spent a couple of hours in Takayama Old Town and walking along Sannomachi Street, which survives in a beautiful state with many old homes, shops, and restaurants. Takayama was once a bustling hub drawing expert artisans, farmers and merchants from throughout the surrounding area, and Sanmachi, as well as Oshinmachi, again preserving the traditional aesthetic of this time.
This district is again the closest thing to the Edo period outside a historical drama.Read more