Miyagawa Morning Markets

Exploring the Miyagawa Morning Markets felt like uncovering a treasure trove of Japanese delights. It was a fascinating potpourri, where we discovered charming souvenirs, beautifully crafted handmade items, inviting eateries, and little stalls proudly presenting their local street food specialties. Beyond the expected accessories, the real surprise for me was finding vendors selling authentic homemade Japanese Sticky Rice.

Miyagawa Morning Market is a lovely little spot to explore while visiting Takayama. Although the street isn’t packed with shops or food stalls, the atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming. You’ll find a handful of local vendors selling handmade crafts, fresh produce, and small snacks, which gives the market a more personal and authentic feel. It’s not a place for major shopping, but it’s definitely worth a quick stop to enjoy a quiet stroll along the river and experience a bit of local life. The vendors are friendly, and the setting is clean and well-kept, making it a pleasant way to start your morning in Takayama. If you're already in the area, I’d recommend dropping by for a short visit—it’s a charming part of the town that adds to the overall experience of Takayama.

Beautiful sound of stream of water as you stroll in the market. It’s both open markets and stores with varieties of things to buy from coffee,nuts to souvenirs etc. And it’s alongside the stream of water and nicely constructed bridges. Nothing extraordinary. Price: depending on who you are or what you really want to buy,the rice can be cheap,affordable or expensive.

Good place to stroll around but I would not recommend grabbing food or drinks here. It’s a tourist trap! The worst takoyaki ever. Octopus was very tiny and was not cooked well! The coffee with the edible cup is so so. There are better quality food/drinks down the road.

Very nice market consists of vendors/shops selling a wide spectrum of goodies ranging from Japanese snacks to souvenirs. Great atmosphere. A lot of tour groups so go there early to beat the crowds.