From Sarubobo Shrine to a handmade experience! Hida Bussan Kan, a souvenir theme park where you can find everything you need.

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When we think of souvenirs from Hida Takayama, we often think of famous confections, pickles, local sake, Hida beef, Takayama ramen, folk crafts, etc. However, if you walk through the old streets and visit each store in turn, you may miss something or not be able to buy what you are looking for because the store is closed. If you walk along the old streets and visit each shop in turn, you may miss something or not be able to buy what you want because the shop is closed.

We recommend the Hida Products Museum, which boasts one of the largest selection of souvenirs in Takayama! You can buy a wide variety of souvenirs such as Hida's famous sweets, local sake from 12 breweries, local beer, wine, Hida's specialty pickled red turnips, Hida beef snacks and rice accompaniments, Hida's local miso, and more. You can also enjoy shopping around. The shop is located on the premises of Takayama Green Hotel, but of course, non-hotel guests are welcome to stop by!
The counter also offers a delivery service to your home and a service to keep or pick up your souvenirs while you are sightseeing. If you are not sure what kind of souvenirs to buy, the staff will be happy to recommend something as a local.
Another interesting feature I thought was interesting was the mess machine set up for tasting! This seems to have been started in July 2021 with the idea of "Corona Disaster, but we want you to somehow enjoy tasting food in a safe and secure environment...". This is a great service for those with children!
Looking around the museum, a red torii gate jumps out at you. There you will find the "Sarubobo Shrine.
Sarubobo" means "baby monkey" in the Hida dialect, and was originally introduced by a Japanese envoy to China during the Nara period (710-794). The doll with a bright red face and black bellyplate is still a representative folk craft of Hida Takayama and a well-loved mascot. The Hida Products Museum sells not only red dolls but also colorful feng shui-colored dolls. (Red for good luck in marriage and childbirth, yellow for money, green for good health, etc.)
The Sarubobo Shrine is the power spot of Sarubobo, which is like a guardian deity of Hida. The shrine is dedicated to the last stone that passed through the Awa Tunnel and the Hida Tunnel, both of which were extremely difficult construction projects, to make any rock pass through. You can also get a red seal. If you are interested in this shrine, please visit the Sarubobo Workshop right next to the shrine! You can also try your hand at making a hand-baked rice cracker.
Hida Bussan Kan has a lot of things to see and do, including souvenirs, shrines, and hands-on activities. If you are not sure where to go, you will surely find something good here! If you are ever in the neighborhood, please stop by.
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