Hida Takayama Events

The illumination extends from Chidori Bridge to Sakyo Bridge along the Enakogawa River, which served as a moat for Takayama Castle during the Edo period. You can walk along the river, admiring 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, are illuminated. It's a perfect distance for a stroll after dinner.

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

This is a winter night illumination that lights up the snow-covered gassho-zukuri farmhouses. 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. Even now, you'll find folk crafts such as shoke (flat baskets) and miyagasa (traditional hats), as well as local food stalls. It is 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. Nine women dressed in Heian period costumes become "living Hina dolls" and parade through the town.

Cherry trees line the banks of the Miyagawa River, which flows through the center of town, creating a quintessential spring scene in Takayama when combined with the red Nakabashi Bridge. It's recommended to walk in the morning when there are fewer people.

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

It's around the time when the cherry blossoms along the Miyagawa River are in full bloom.

The 8th of every month is the auspicious day for the principal image (御本尊) of Yakushi Nyorai at Hida Kokubunji. From May to October, the Hachii-ichi market is held on the temple grounds. This temple is within walking distance from Takayama Zenkoji.

The 8th of every month is the en-nichi (memorial day) for the principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, at Hida Kokubunji Temple. From May to October, the Hachiichi market is held on the temple grounds. This temple is within walking distance of Takayama Zenkoji.

The 8th of every month is the en-nichi (memorial day) for the principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, at Hida Kokubunji Temple. From May to October, the Hachiichi market is held on the temple grounds. This temple is within walking distance of Takayama Zenkoji.

These are powerful fireworks, launched by people holding bamboo tubes filled with fireworks on the riverbed of the Miyagawa River.

The Enagokawa River, which served as a moat for Takayama Castle during the Edo period, is illuminated from Chidori Bridge to Sakyo Bridge. You can walk along the river while admiring the autumn leaves reflected in the white-walled storehouses.

The red Nakabashi Bridge and its surroundings, which span the Miyagawa River flowing through the center of Takayama, are illuminated. It's just the right distance for a walk 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 Yoimatsuri (evening festival) on the night of the 9th, when lantern-lit floats parade through the town.

From Takayama Zenkoji, you can walk to the venue. On festival days, cars are not allowed in the area around the venue, so it is recommended to leave your car at your shukubo (temple lodging) and walk.

In Hida no Sato, where old Hida folk houses such as gassho-zukuri have been relocated, the colored trees are illuminated at night. The scenery is like stepping into a fairy tale village. It's about a 10-minute drive from Takayama Station, and parking is free during the light-up hours.