Takayama Jinya (Former regional government building)
Takayama Jinya was a branch office of the Edo Bakufu government from 1692 to 1868. It is designated as a National historic site and is the only existing government building of its kind in Japan.
The Bakufu directly ruled about 60 domains in various important areas of Japan while about 250 feudal lords (daimyo) ruled their own domains.
Hida province, today's Takayama region, became Bakufu for 176 years. In 1867, the Bakufu lost its political power and returned it to Emperor Meiji.
Since these buildings were administered by the Takayama prefectural government office and several provincial and prefectural government offices until 1969, the precious historical heritage has been well-preserved.
The main picture shows the entrance.
Takayama Jinya (Former regional government building)
Takayama Jinya was a branch office of the Edo Bakufu government from 1692 to 1868. It is designated as a National historic site and is the only existing government building of its kind in Japan.
The Bakufu directly ruled about 60 domains in various important areas of Japan while about 250 feudal lords (daimyo) ruled their own domains.
Hida province, today's Takayama region, became Bakufu for 176 years. In 1867, the Bakufu lost its political power and returned it to Emperor Meiji.
Since these buildings were administered by the Takayama prefectural government office and several provincial and prefectural government offices until 1969, the precious historical heritage has been well-preserved.
The main picture shows the entrance.