We, the people of Takayama, at the foot of Mount Norikura where the mountains are beautiful and the water is clear, propose.

To help each other so that trust may flower;

To care for nature, show consideration for it and treasure the happiness it brings;

To learn from each other, strive together and build our brilliant and thriving city;

To nurture our culture, keep our traditions alive, find truth and goodness, and;

To cherish our children, raise them to be healthy and let them have pride and dreams.

Established, November 1, 1966