What other travelers are saying about Miyagawa Morning Markets
It’s been a wonderful experience to walk through this morning market, pacing slowly enough to enjoy the culture and people. The fruits are fresh. The local people are polite and friendly.
I went very early in the morning at 7:00am therefore there aren’t too many people, making it an even better walk.
I recommend going early and spend an hour to 90 minutes here. Then sit down at a coffee shop nearby for morning tea and wait for the other shops to open.
We visited on a Sunday morning just before 8am. The market was just beginning to come alive, some stalls were still setting up, and many shops were not yet open. It's best to come a little later if you want to catch the market at its liveliest.
There’s a charming variety of goods on offer, including local produce, pickles, handmade crafts, and dried food products. You’ll also find souvenirs such as wooden toys, local snacks, and seasonal fruits. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with stallholders happy to chat and offer samples. It’s a nice way to start the day and take in the local culture along the riverside.
Two morning markets are held in Takayama on a daily basis from around 6:00 to noon: the Miyagawa Market along the Miyagawa River in the old town, and the Jinya-mae Market in front of the Takayama Jinya. The stands sell local crafts, snacks and farm products such as vegetables, pickles and flowers. There is typically a pleasant atmosphere around the markets, as tourists and locals alike saunter from stall to stall purchasing goods and food and talking. People bring their pets for a walk as well. Popular place, usually busy. Not crowded, some tourists and a number of locals exercising and walking. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Free entry. Plenty of stall food at reasonable prices.
This market may be small, but it has a lot of character and charm. The vendors are friendly, and you can find some unique local products here. What makes it even better is the beautiful scenery nearby—it’s a lovely place to stroll around and take in the atmosphere. Definitely worth a quick visit if you’re in the area!
We went on a Friday morning around 7.30am. Only a few stalls were open at first, but as we continued walking along the market street, more shops and stalls slowly opened. It became more lively around 8.30am onwards.
We had our breakfast here by snacking from different stalls. We ate takoyaki, Hida beef bun, red bean filling croissant, and drank coffee. We also sampled miso soup, mushroom soup, dried fruits, and a variety of snacks. Many vendors were offering food samples.
It was a nice way to start the morning when there is not much else to do early in Takayama. The market is not very big, but the atmosphere was pleasant and enjoyable.
