Sarubobo
lit. "baby monkey" amulets, shaped like faceless humans and available in a variety of sizes, are the most popular souvenir from takayama.
Shunkei lacquerware
Beautiful wooden boxes, trays and utensils, with a lusterous transparent lacquer that lets the grain of the wood show through.
Wood Block Prints
Takayama is known for it's wood block prints, with many well known artists spending time each year in takayama. many shops sell original modern works at reasonable prices.
Hida Sashiko
All hand-made, beautiful stitching goods are displayed as if gallery. all of the arts and goods are purchasable. media often report hida-sashiko as japanese traditional art with the beauty of goods and its skills. (http://hidasashiko.com/en...)