Hida Takayama events

From Chidori Bridge to Sakyo Bridge, the Enakogawa River, which served as a moat for Takayama Castle during the Edo period, will be illuminated. Stroll along the riverbank and admire the autumn leaves reflected on the white-walled storehouses.

The red Nakabashi Bridge and its surroundings, spanning the Miyagawa River that flows through the center of Takayama, will be illuminated. It's a perfect distance for an evening stroll after dinner.

At Hida no Sato, where old Hida folk houses like gassho-zukuri have been relocated, the autumn-colored trees are illuminated at night. It's a scene straight out of a fairy tale. It's about a 10-minute drive from Takayama Station, and parking is free during illumination hours.

A winter night illumination lighting up snow-covered gassho-zukuri folk houses. You can take a bus from Takayama Station.

This is a traditional winter event in Takayama, said to have originated from a market where farmers sold handmade goods at the end of the year. Today, you'll still find stalls selling folk crafts like shoke (flat baskets) and Miyagasa hats, alongside local food. It's also said that "it always snows heavily on this day."

This festival is held in Hida, where spring arrives late, as a month-delayed Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival). Nine women dressed in Heian-period costumes parade through the town as "living Hina dolls."

Cherry trees line the banks of the Miyagawa River, which flows through the center of town. Together with the red Nakabashi Bridge, they create a quintessential spring scene in Takayama. We recommend walking early in the morning when there are fewer people.

This is the annual festival of Hie Shrine, and together with the Autumn Hachiman Festival, it is known as the "Takayama Festival." In addition to the dedication of karakuri puppets, on the evening of the 14th, there is a night festival where floats lit with many lanterns parade through the old town.

This is also when the cherry blossoms along the Miyagawa River are typically in full bloom.

The 8th of every month is the縁日 (ennichi) or special day for Yakushi Nyorai, the principal image of Hida Kokubunji. From May to October, the Yoichi market is held on the temple grounds. This temple is within walking distance from Takayama Zenkoji.

The 8th of every month is the縁日 (ennichi) or special day for Yakushi Nyorai, the principal image of Hida Kokubunji Temple. From May to October, the Hachinoichi market is held on the temple grounds. This temple is within walking distance from Takayama Zenkoji.

The 8th of every month is the縁日 (ennichi) or special day for Yakushi Nyorai, the principal image of Hida Kokubunji Temple. From May to October, the Hachinoichi market is held on the temple grounds. This temple is within walking distance from Takayama Zenkoji.

Experience the powerful hand-held fireworks display on the Miyagawa River, where fireworks packed into bamboo tubes are launched by hand from the riverbed.

The Enakogawa River, which served as a moat for Takayama Castle during the Edo period, is illuminated from Chidori Bridge to Sakyo Bridge. Stroll along the river and admire the autumn leaves reflected on the white-walled storehouses.

The red Nakabashi bridge, spanning the Miyagawa river in the heart of Takayama, and its surroundings are illuminated. It's the perfect distance for a stroll after dinner.

This is the annual festival of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, alongside the Spring Sanno Festival. The 'Takayama Festival Float Event' is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Highlights include the dedication of karakuri mechanical dolls and the Yoi-matsuri (evening festival) on the 9th night, when lantern-lit floats parade through the town.

From Takayama Zenkoji, you can walk to the venue. On festival days, cars are not allowed near the venue, so it's recommended to leave your car at your accommodation and walk.

At Hida no Sato, an open-air museum featuring traditional Hida folk houses, including gassho-zukuri style homes, the autumn foliage is illuminated at night. It's like stepping into a fairy tale village. Located about a 10-minute drive from Takayama Station, parking is free during the illumination hours.