Takayama Showa-kan
高山昭和館
Takayama Showa-kan is a museum where the retro streets of the 1950s have been reconstructed. The Showa period (1926–1989) was a time of great change in Japan, from agriculture to industry. Visitors can walk through nostalgic shop fronts and everyday scenes of that era. It is located in central Takayama.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 9:00–18:00 (as listed by JNTO in 2019; please check the latest).
- Closed
Open all year round (as listed by JNTO in 2019).
- Admission
Adults 800 yen; middle and high school students 500 yen; children 4 to elementary age 300 yen (2019 prices; may have changed).
- Getting there
About a 15-minute walk from JR Takayama Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gifu and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Gifu
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:42
- Sunrise06:18
- Dhuhr11:39
- Asr14:33
- Maghrib16:55
- Isha18:21
Times are calculated for Gifu City. Times may differ elsewhere in Gifu.
Places to pray near Takayama Showa-kan
Halal food near Takayama Showa-kan
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): japan.travel