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Takayama City Library Kanshokan, Main Building (高山市図書館煥章館)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Takayama's oldest temple, with a three-storied pagoda and a great ginkgo

About 20 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 80 min to the next stop

Next stop: Bring water pistols and play freely at a shallow waterside with no swimsuit needed

About this spot

The municipal library of Takayama City, recognizable by its white building modeled on a Meiji-era Western-style schoolhouse. Inside there is a children's book corner with a wide range from picture books to longer reading. Materials on Hida and a modern literature museum are also housed here, making it worth a look for adults too. It is just the right place to reset the fatigue of a morning on foot in a quiet space. Build it in as time to restore energy for the water play in the afternoon. Looking for a picture book of old Hida folk tales and touching on the stories of this land is also recommended.

Tips

Use is free. Please check opening days and hours on the official website. It is a place to stay quiet, so making a promise with small children beforehand helps. Eating and drinking are allowed only in designated areas. Leaving your water play gear in the car keeps you unencumbered as you look around.