
I recommend visiting - Takayama, Japan
Takayama is a historic riverside town nestled in the mountains where you can expect dramatic alpine backdrops, great food and bountiful Japanese hospitality. Walking trails lead you to its most handsome and historic areas where merchant houses, temples and shrines line the traditional streets. I particularly like the Higashiyama Walking Course which winds through ancient buildings to the ruins of Takayama's former castle. Nearby Hida Folk Village offers a glimpse of a time gone by with 30 preserved traditional houses, while the local Hida beef is one of the most prized meats in Japan.