On November 24, 2025, a sunny day, after finishing the pilgrimage to the scenes of Higurashi When They Cry, I headed to Takayama for the Hyouka pilgrimage.

Takayama Station

The night before, I found a Hyouka poster in a shop near Takayama Station, a testament to the age of this work.

Takayama Station.

There is a tourist information center nearby where you can get a pilgrimage map.

Local traditions displayed inside the station.

On the way to Kamiyama High School

A giant torii gate discovered along the way.

Starting from the station, I walked almost along the river.

The scenery along the way was very beautiful.

Kamiyama High School

Its real name is Gifu Prefectural Hida High School.

It is Honobu Yonezawa's alma mater.

The school road seemed to be under maintenance.

Fudo Bridge

Fudo Bridge is currently being rebuilt.

And judging by the notice, it will take a long time.

Yayoi Bridge

Unfortunately, the small bridge was washed away by a major flood.

View of Kaji Bridge from Yayoi Bridge

A bronze statue on Kaji Bridge.

The little ducks in the water were very relaxed.

A panoramic shot.

Miyagawa Morning Market

A morning market full of life.

A panoramic shot.

The autumn leaves along the riverbank were also beautiful.

So I took another panoramic shot.

This spot seems to have been rebuilt.

Shopping District

There are two catfish in the shopping district.

Found an Easter egg!

Wait! Something incredible has snuck in!?

A panoramic shot.

Marutto Plaza

There are exhibition items related to the works here.

Cafe Bagpipe

The most memorable cafe from the works.

Outside the cafe

Inside the cafe

Menu inside the cafe.

Of course, I had to order the same Wiener Cocoa as in the show!

I also ordered a slice of rare cheesecake.

The tangy and sweet cheesecake paired with the rich hot cocoa instantly dispelled the fatigue of the pilgrimage.

A panoramic shot.

Nakabashi Tourist Information Office (Hida Takayama Tourism & Convention Association)

Another tourist information center in Takayama.

There are displays related to the works here.

And also Onsen Musume, which I'm not very familiar with.

I feel like I keep seeing them on pilgrimages this year.

Aragus Shrine (Hie Shrine)

The autumn scenery here is also wonderful!

A panoramic shot.

I heard that the red torii gate in "Your Name." is based on this one.

But it feels a bit different somehow.

A panoramic shot.

Sanmachi Traditional Buildings Preservation District

This area also appears in "Laid-Back Camp"; for details, see this tweet:

https://www.wikimoe.com/post/t67u4etd

Conclusion

That's all for the "Hyouka" pilgrimage in Takayama.

Generally, combining a "Higurashi When They Cry" pilgrimage with a "Hyouka" pilgrimage is a very efficient two-series pilgrimage.

Although the styles of the two works are quite different.

If you're interested in traditional Japanese culture, even if you're not a fan of either series, you can experience different aspects of traditional Japanese culture at both locations.