Iozan Hida Kokubunji Temple (醫王山飛騨国分寺)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Descended from the provincial temple built in the Nara period, this is the temple with the oldest history in Takayama. A three-storied pagoda rises in the grounds, and beside it a great ginkgo said to be over a thousand years old spreads its branches. The trunk is so thick that it takes several adults joining hands to encircle it, and its presence makes children look up in spite of themselves. It is within walking distance of Takayama Station (高山駅), so it fits naturally into the route back from the morning market. It is a dense little stop where you can feel the age of the town in a short visit.

Tips

Visiting the grounds is free. For viewing inside the main hall, please follow the on-site information. There are gravel paths, so wear shoes that are easy to walk in. It is a quiet place, so telling small children in advance about keeping their voices down helps.

Best time to visit

About 35 minutes. Visiting in the morning, straight on from the market, makes for a natural route

Access & map

〒506-0007 岐阜県高山市総和町１丁目８３