Takayama City Library - Kancho-kan

✓ Takayama City Library Kancho-kan The Kancho-kan, a unique attraction in Takayama City, is a library built on the site of an old elementary school from the Meiji era. With its white walls and green eaves, the building exudes a retro colonial charm. The first floor is dedicated to a children's and family library, the second floor houses a reading room and an art gallery, and the third floor features an indoor observation deck. Although it appears to be an early Western-style building from the outside, it is actually a three-story reinforced concrete structure. In addition to serving as a library, it also functions as a modern literature museum and a lifelong learning center. The tranquil atmosphere and its location away from the bustling city make it an ideal spot to pick up a book and enjoy some quiet reading time.