Gifu Alpine|Miyagawa Morning Market Stroll: The Perfect Starting Point for Your Shirakawa-go Trip!
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During this trip to Takayama, the first stop was Miyagawa Morning Market. Although there were many tourists, it still retained a strong local flavor. Local agricultural products and exquisite handicrafts can be seen everywhere. The whole experience was more surprising than expected!
🌞 Why recommend Miyagawa Morning Market?
✅ Local agricultural products are fresh and cheap: a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, pickles, miso, Hida beef dairy products, etc., all at affordable and attractive prices! The most amazing thing was that I saw a huge radish for only ¥250. It was a pity that I couldn’t take it with me during the trip, otherwise I really wanted to buy some and cook a pot of hot Japanese radish stew. 😂
✅ The handicrafts of craftsmen are worth browsing slowly: In addition to food ingredients, there are also many handmade wood carvings, fabrics, and paper products, all of which are made by local craftsmen. They are very unique and suitable as souvenirs.
✅ Leisurely market atmosphere: Stroll along the Miyagawa River, feel the local morning vitality, chat with shop owners, watch locals do their daily shopping, and fully immerse yourself in the rhythm of life in this traditional town.
📍 Summary: A perfect start to the Shirakawa-go trip!
As the first stop of the Shirakawa-go trip, Miyagawa Morning Market is a great choice! Here you can not only feel the traditional charm of the mountains, but also find many high-quality local specialties. Next time you come to Takayama, it’s definitely worth setting aside a morning to wander around here and buy some snacks before heading out to Shirakawa-go!
👉 Tips: The morning market is open until noon every day. It is recommended to visit early when there are fewer people and you can have the opportunity to buy the freshest agricultural products!