Fudoki-no-Oka Historical Park

A historic park located about five minutes from Takayama Interchange. Fudoki-no-Oka Historical Park contains a replica of an ancient village with recreations of Jomon and Kofun period dwellings, the grave of Narita Masatoshi, founder of Shunkei lacquerware, and the Kofun Hiroba where there used to be a burial mound from an important person who lived some 1,500 years ago. There are also a variety of cultural properties within walking distance you can visit. These include the site of the kiln that made the roofing tiles for Kokubunji Temple, the inner sanctuary of the local Kumano-jinja Shrine, and the an enormous cedar tree. On clear days, the Japanese Alps are visible from the learning center with displays of artifacts excavated from the city.