Hida Crafts, Rain, and the Weight of Wood

On a rainy third day in Takayama, Yuki visits the Hida Takayama Retro Museum, watches a woodcarver at work in Sakuramachi, and reflects on Hida's craft traditions, the cost of handmade things, and the quiet tension between tourism and the town's living culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Japan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Japan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Japan Travel Podcast with Yuki Tanaka. Yuki Tanaka is in Takayama, Japan. Places in this episode: Hida Takayama Retro Museum, Sakuramachi, Falò Coffee Brewers, Hida Kokubunji, Higashiyama Walking Course, Nakabashi Bridge, Takayama Ouan Hotel (mentioned), Hida no Sato (mentioned). Covered: Hida woodcarving tradition, Hida Takayama Retro Museum, Rainy day activities, Cost of crafts, Higashiyama temple walk, Local food: ramen and Hida beef. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tiled roof00:56 Hida Takayama Retro Museum02:38 Sakuramachi04:45 Hida Kokubunji06:41 Higashiyama Walking Course07:43 Falò Coffee Brewers09:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HidaTakayama #TakayamaGifu #JapanTravel #WoodCarving #HidaCrafts #RainyDayJapan #SlowTravel #JapanAlps #TakayamaRamen #Izakaya #HigashiyamaCourse #HidaBeef #Yakiniku #LocalCraft #RetroMuseum #GifuPrefecture #JapanCulture #OldTownJapan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/japan/