This fully restored historical government house, allows access into all rooms within this lovely building. Each room has a description of what it was used for & display of items found/used there. The route through the building allows access both inside & out.

Just a complex of old building, used by government then. Not much special, but during winter time, covered in snow, the area around this building to the Nakabashi bridge was super nice to see and enjoy on foot.

It's hard to believe that these buildings that served as the local government offices were in official use until 1969. We might expect a large stone edifice with thousands of artifacts and ornate furniture. It's not. In the 17rh century, this area, because of its...More

Visited and were glad we did. Access a bit cluttered by large school groups and a large number of coaches. Would still give it a go as it's right on the edge of town.

Strange to walk through this unique historical sites and just envision their warrior style of government and power. while it may look so simple too us now, it was the office of the Edo Bakufu government for close to 265 years. The simplicity of Japan's...More

This museum is very interesting, with several different buildings. Very worthwhile. Would have appreciated a tour in English.

The former government historical house and the only surviving regional government office out of about 60.Looking like a temple outside, inside a series of interwoven rooms all with their tatami mats, hence shoes off. Loved the way this building was built and how everything links...More

This old house looks like a temple but was actually used as a government building and is very well preserved, in fact the only one of its kind left in Japan. Our tour was conducted in English so we were able to understand everything easily...More

The only former government outpost from the Edo period still standing in Japan. Best to go with a guide (or someone who knows their history of the place) who is able to bring out the history of Takayama as you traverse through the many rooms....More

Spent a pleasant hour here and it was not busy probably because everyone was looking at the floats which Takayama are famous for, outside. Anyway, this gives a really good insight into how the administration was organised in the Shogun times and there is amazing...More