Miyagawa Morning Market

宮川朝市

The Miyagawa Morning Market is held every morning along the east bank of the clear Miyagawa River in Takayama. Takayama's morning markets go back to around 1820, and the market moved to the riverside in 1962. Local stalls sell fresh vegetables and fruit, mountain plants, pickles, folk crafts and seasonal flowers. It is a lively place to stroll before exploring the old town.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: April to November: 7:00–12:00. December to March: 8:00–12:00.
Closed: Open every day of the year.
Getting there: About a 10-minute walk from Takayama Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Some stalls close early once they are sold out.
There is no large parking lot nearby, so staying nearby and walking to the market is recommended.

Tips for Muslim visitors

As the name says, the morning market is open only in the morning, so it is easiest to stay nearby the night before and walk there.
Stalls sell local vegetables and fruit, wild mountain vegetables, pickles, folk crafts and seasonal flowers along about 700 meters.
In winter the market is quieter than in the busy summer and autumn.
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gifu and the verified places to pray nearby.