Takahashi

1280px Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, Takahashi - Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

Takahashi (高梁市Takahashi-shi) is a city in Okayama Prefecture in the western Chugoku region of the island of Honshu in Japan.

Travel to Takahashi

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Takahashi

Takahashi City can be visited via the JR Hakubi Line from Niimi (¥580) to the north and Soja (¥410), Kurashiki (¥580), and Okayama (¥840) from the south. Get off at Bitchu Takahashi Station.

By car

Route 180 passes directly through Takahashi City, so from Okayama and Soja, travel North on Route 180. From Yonago, connect to Route 180 from the Yonago West Interchange and travel south through Niimi.

From Hokuei and Kurayoshi, you can travel south on Route 313 or North from Ibara. From the West, you can reach Takahashi travelling on Route 484.

For travel to the Fukiya area, Route 85 will take you to the Bengara Village.

How to get around in Takahashi

Halal Friendly Walking Tours in Takahashi

The area around Bitchu Takahashi Station is quite easy to navigate on foot. You can even walk to Bitchu Matsuyama Castle if you have the energy and time (1.5 hours estimated to reach the castle on foot). Many people choose to walk down from the castle and take a taxi to the top.

Best way to travel in Takahashi by a Taxi

Taxis are located just outside the station. For those who want to visit the castle, save time, and avoid walking up the mountain, taxis are highly recommended. It costs around ¥2300, but if you are travelling with others and the split cost makes it quite affordable.

Although taxis are a convenient and faster way to get to the Fukiya area, be aware that it is about a 40 minutes drive, so the cost will be high.

Travel on a Bus in Takahashi

If you choose to use the bus for travel to sites around the station, be aware that none of the buses go to the castle. The closest stop is at the bottom of the mountain.

For travel to the Fukiya area, take the Bihoku Bus from outside the station (about 1 hour). There are only 3-4 buses a day and their schedule does not really allow visiting both Takahashi center and Fukiya the same day (first departure from Takahashi at about 10:50AM and last return at 3:45PM).

What to see in Takahashi

File:頼久寺の庭園 by takeokahp - panoramio - Raikyuji Temple's garden

• Bitchu Matsuyama Castle - 備中松山城, Bitchū Matsuyama-jō - 34.809089, 133.622325 ☎ +81 86-622-1487 - ¥300 One of Japan's few remaining original castles, dating back to the seventeenth century, it is the only original mountain castle in the nation. It is also the highest castle, built atop Mount Gagyu. Although you can take a taxi up most of the mountain and there is a point at which you must walk up (as no vehicles are allowed on the path leading to the castle). The ascent to the castle will take you through the excellently maintained and highly impressive castle walls before you reach the top. The inside of the castle does not have many artifacts however and the uniqueness of the castle and the beauty of the surrounding area more than make up for it. It has gained fame as a "Castle in the Sky" when viewed from afar surrounded by clouds (See "Do" for details). Despite all of its beauty and outstanding features, Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is one of the least visited of all the original castles, making it a true gem.
• Raikyū-ji - 頼久寺 | Raikyuji-cho 34.797364, 133.618931 ☎ +81 86-622-3516 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM ¥300 adults, ¥200 children A zen temple of the Rinzai sect that dates back to 1504. The beautifully constructed garden within the temple grounds was constructed by Kobori Enshu, who is one of the founders of the Japanese tea ceremony. It's about 15 minutes from JR Bitchu Takahashi Station.
• Takahashi Museum of History - 高梁市歴史美術館, takahashi rekishi bijutsukan | 1203-1 Haradakita-cho 34.785291, 133.614881 ☎ +81 86-621-0180 | Opening Hours: W-M 9AM Monday - 5PM ¥300A museum dedicated to the city's long history from its days as part of the ancient Kibi Kingdom to the feudal perioid when the wider Bitchu Province was ruled from Bitchu Matsuyama Castle to the present day.
• Shōren-ji - 松連寺 - 34.788778, 133.619917 - This temple, built atop a large stone wall, looks more like a fortress than a temple.
• Yakushi-in - 薬師院 - 34.789392, 133.619988 - Located directly to the left of Shoren-ji, Yakushi-in gained its fame as the setting of the movie "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" (男はつらいよ)
• Takahashi Church - 高梁基督教会堂 takahashi kirisuto kyōkaidō | 26 Kakinochi-machi 34.796289, 133.617758 Along Koyagawa-dori ☎ +81 86-622-3311 | Opening Hours: 8:30AM Monday - 5:30PM. Free Constructed in 1889 (Meiji 22) by a Western architect, it's the oldest church in Okayama (prefecture)|Okayama. Worship services are still held on Sunday mornings.
• Haibara House - 埴原邸, haibara-tei - 34.799185, 133.618296 ☎ +81 86-623-1330 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM ¥600 (includes entrance to Orii House)

• Orii House - 旧折井家 - 34.79993, 133.618315 ¥600 (includes entry to Haibara House) A former samurai residence. Visitors are free to walk in and around the house. Don't forget to go around the back to the small museum featuring samurai armor and other objects owned by the Orii family.
• Ikegami Mansion |

• Hayama Gorge - 羽山渓 hayama-kei - 34.81, 133.498586 A scenic gorge with picturesque rock formations. It is also popular among rock climbers.
• Nariwa Museum - 成羽美術館 | 34.780709, 133.536721 Opening Hours: 9:30AM Monday - 5PM (Closed Mon, can close anytime for changing exhibits; check website to make sure it'll be open during your visit A remote art museum along the Nariwa River. It was established as a way to showcase the art of Torajiro Kojima who was born here. The museum also features special exhibits throughout the year. The building was designed by the famous architecture, Tadao Ando.

Fukiya area

Fukiya05s3200 - Fukiya's Historic Bengara Village

The Fukiya area is quite far removed from the core of the city, centered around the castle and the station. The history of the area also differs, as Fukiya was once a bustling copper mining town; the leading producer of copper in Chugoku|Western Honshu during the Edo and Meiji Periods. After the Meiji Period and the mines were shut down and the area fell quiet. Today, it remains a quiet and peaceful town, but remnants of its past can be seen everywhere, from the mine shafts to the village itself.

• Fukiya Bengara Village - 34.8625, 133.468333 - One of Japan's many remaining Edo-period villages, Fukiya is well known for the unique burnt orange color of the buildings. The color comes from bengara, a bastardized pronunciation of West Bengal|Bengal, where the pigment was originally produced. Some of the buildings are locally-owned shops, while others, such as the post office, can only be viewed from the outside.
• Fukiya Elementary School - 吹屋小学校, fukuya-shōgakkō - 34.863028, 133.470694 - Built in 1909, Fukiya Elementary School is the oldest wooden school still in use in Japan. One hundred years after its completion in 2009, a modest six students attended the school. Although tourists can really only view it from the outside and walk around the school grounds, many consider the school to be the highlight of the entire Fukiya area. While that may be debatable, it certainly is an interesting site.
• Fukiya Historic Museum - 吹屋ふるさと村郷士館 - 34.861368, 133.470457 ¥200
• Sasaune Historic Mine Shaft - 笹畝坑道, sasaune-kōdō - 34.853066, 133.472272 ¥300 One of the old copper mines.
• Bengara Factory Museum - ベンガラ館, bengara-kan - 34.853181, 133.468314 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM (10AM Monday - 4PM from December - Mar) ¥200A collection of buildings that walk visitors through the steps of gathering and creating the bengara dyes, as well as the dyeing process itself.
• Nishie Residence - 西江邸, nishie-tei | 1604 Sakamoto Nariwa-cho 34.869028, 133.44925 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM ¥700 The house was built by the Nishie family who prospered from both the copper mines and the bengara dyes and fabrics. The house remains the property of the Nishie family.
• Hirokane Residence - 広兼邸, hirokane-tei | 1710 Nakano, Nariwa-cho 34.839006, 133.467022 ¥300 The house, built in 1810, belonged to the Hirokane family, a merchant family who made money off the copper mines.

What to do in Takahashi

• Bengara Dyeing - @residence.com 1604 Sakamoto Nariwa-cho ☎ +81 86-629-2805 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM The Fukiya area is famous for its rusty-red bengara dyes which it has been producing since the Edo Period. Those who like the color can of course purchase various articles of dyed clothing at various shops in the town however and there is another option for those interested in bengara dyes; dye your own scarves. The historic Nishie Residence offers the option to dye a small scarf (30min-1hr for ¥2500) or a long stole scarf (1hr-2hrs for ¥7000). Those interested in the dyeing experience must make a reservation at least 2 days prior to the day they intend to participate.
• Castle Viewpoint - 備中松山城展望台 - 34.813909, 133.633833 ☎ +81 866-22-8666 | Opening Hours: November - Mar carries the highest chances to witness the sea of clouds. They typically last from early morning to 8AM - In recent years the view of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle shrouded in a sea of clouds (雲海 unkai) has gained a lot of attention. Castle fans and professional and amateur photographers alike have become interested in how to get the shot of the "Castle in the Sky" (天空の城) themselves. There is a viewpoint located about 8.5 kilometers from Bitchu-Takahashi Station. An early morning bus is available during peak season to take visitors to the viewpoint however you must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance. Call the Takahashi Tourism Board Center to make a reservation. Also note that since the sea of clouds are visible in the early morning, if you are serious about trying to see it, you should spend the night in Takahashi so that you can get up and reach the viewpoint early enough to see it.

Events

• Matsuyama Odori - 松山踊り | Opening Hours: Aug 14-16 A dancing festival that began in the 17th century. It features a dancing parade, a samurai dance performance (仕組踊り), and the yatosa (ヤトサ) in which observers are welcome to join the dance.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Takahashi

The most popular souvenir from Takahashi is the Bengara cloth. The Bengara dyes have been made in the Fukiya area for centuries and they sell attractive scarves, bags, shirts, and other items made from the bengara cloth.

• Asada Hyakka-ten - 麻田百貨店 - 34.861668, 133.469918 ☎ +81 86 629-2311 - A shop selling bengara products, such as scarves, clothing, and paper, as well as bengara powder and other local goods.
• Koyagawa Tourism Center - 高梁市観光物産館紺屋川 | 44-1 Honmachi 34.79676, 133.616196 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM A great place to purchase Takahashi's local products and handicrafts.

Halal Restaurants in Takahashi

• Cafe Rest Chateau - カフェ・レスト・シャトー - 34.796572, 133.618565 From the station, go right. Pass the Lawsons, 7/11, and Osugi hospital. When you reach the canal/river, turn right and cross the train tracks. Chateau is on your left. Opening Hours: last order 8PM

Sells set lunches & dinners for about 800 yen. Also sells Pasta, omurice, and Curries. Famous for having amazing parfaits, as well as for 'bucket parfaits' - parfaits served in a pail, or if you reserve in advance and have enough people, you can order the giant parfait served in a tub (14-16 people recommended).

• Kawakamiya - 川上屋 | 1308-9 Asahimachi 34.788829, 133.615861 A convenient katsu-don ( Beef cutlet) restaurant with other similar foods.
• Kappo Uno - 割烹う乃 | 1967-1 Masamune-cho 34.789916, 133.617229 ☎ +81-866-22-0080 | Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - No official closing time - Serves Yuzu Miso Katsudon (Pork cutlet with yuzu miso Sauce over rice), a local specialty.
• Organic Shokudo Kaneya - オーガニック食堂 金子や | 885 Nariwa-cho Fukiya 34.859633, 133.471807 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 5:30PM ¥ An organic restaurant in the Fukiya area. It's Bengara Vegetable Curries (¥800) and Bengara Vegetable Katsu Curries (¥900) are its most popular dishes. The black Curries is both interesting to look at as well as delicious.
• Pizzeria Mio - ピッツェリア ミオ - 34.797289, 133.615752 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 3PM, 5PM Monday - 8PM - Serves Pizzas baked in an Italian oven.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Takahashi Kokusai Hotel - 高梁国際ホテル | 2033 Masamune-cho 34.7903386, 133.6171248 ☎ +81 86-621-0080 - Prices start at ¥7350 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Motonakadatei Kurayashiki - 元仲田邸くらやしき | 1757 Uji-cho 34.831166, 133.491895 From Bitchu Takahashi Station take a bus to Ujinokyo-mae ☎ +81 86-629-2118 - ¥7150 without meals, ¥6820 with two meals Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 10AM

• Business Hotel Takahashi - ビジネスホテル高梁 | 1943-5 Ichiei-machi 34.789477, 133.6152308 ☎ +81 86-622-6766
• Akagi Ryokan - 赤城旅館 | 789 Ichidan-cho 34.779804, 133.60234 ☎ +81 86-622-3241 Checkin - 2PM / Check-out: 10AM Prices range from ¥8400 to ¥22600 (includes two meals)

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Takahashi

There are direct lines from Bitchu Takahashi Station to each these destinations:

• Niimi
• Soja
• Kurashiki
• Yakage
• Kibichuo
• Ibara
• Okayama
• Yonago
• Matsue

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