Takayama Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Takayama, Japan

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About Takayama

Takayama is a city located in Gifu, Japan. The high altitude and separation from other areas of Japan kept the area fairly isolated, allowing Takayama to develop its own culture over about a 300-year period. The city is popularly known as Hida-Takayama in reference to the old Hida Province to differentiate it from other places named Takayama. The name 'Takayama' means 'tall mountain'. The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters . The average annual temperature in Takayama is 11.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1840 mm with September as the wettest month.

The Best Of Takayama

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Takayama

Chabad opened a house here in 2019 theirs is the first and only synagogue in Gifu, Japan. It is a spiritual lighthouse for Jews and non-Jews in Takayama and its surrounding cities. They cater to tourists and have a kosher catering service and provide Shabbat meals.


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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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