Takayama City Archives Museum

The Takayama City Archives Museum occupies a wooden structure with glass sliding doors, preserving historical documents in the southern section of the old town.

From 1895 to 1968, this Japanese cypress building served as the town and city offices during both the Meiji and Showa administrative periods.

The museum exhibits administrative materials, historical records, and artifacts that document the development and traditions of Takayama through detailed panel displays.

Located at 4-15 Shinmeimachi, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 to 17:00 without admission fees and requires a 12-minute walk from JR Station.

The museum features original glass pane doors from the period when glass windows were first introduced to Takayama, marking technological advancement in local architecture.

Location: Takayama

Official opening: April 1, 1986

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Made from material: wood

Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00

Website: https://city.takayama.lg.jp/kurashi/1000021/1000119/1001038.html

GPS coordinates: 36.13983,137.25996

Latest update: September 26, 2025 09:38