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Takayama Folk Village and Cult Headquarters

Today started with a trip to the morning markets where you can sample the goodies!  We had Hida beef nigiri.  We bought an apple and a pear. 




 
Then we headed to the Hida Folk Village.  Super views. 




Then we visited what was described by our travel agency, Inside Japan, as a cult headquarters:


The place is massive and they are building an even bigger shrine next door.  I don’t know where this place gets all it’s money. 




There were only 2 other visitors there.  A huge koi aquarium inside and lots of red velvet and chandeliers.  I couldn’t take pics inside.  But outside there was a replica Mexican fountain


They were very nice there and did not try to make us join their cult.  And they gave us a couple sips of sake on our way out.  

Then we did a Shinto shrine and cemetery 






And we visited a museum that had “retro” Japanese goodies from the 60s.  highlight:  playing vintage pachinko games!!!






 




Here are some more Takayama pictures.  I know this is a pretty lame post but Takayama was a favorite.     Great beef, fun shopping, Mountain views, lots of shrines and temples, and my first onsen!   Our ryokan has one and its wonderful even if it’s a step below the spa at Caesars Palace.  But I mean come on, who beats Caesars?

















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