January
Shinhotaka Crystal Snow Park
A winter-exclusive event will be held at the Shinhotaka Ropeway to fully enjoy the winter scenery and traditional highland culture.
- Date
December 1, 2023 to February 12, 2024
- Website
Winter Illumination of Hida-no-sato (Hida Folk Village)
The old private houses such as houses with steep rafter roofs are illuminated to create a fantastic landscape.
- Date
January 11, 2024 to February 29, 2024
Winter Illumination in Takayama
The snow-covered Nakabashi and Miyagawa River area is illuminated to create a fantastic landscape.
- Date
December 1, 2023 to March 3, 2024
Nijuyokka-ichi (A fair held on the 24th day)
Handmade crafts such as “Shouke“ (bamboo maunds), “Amigasa”(braided hats), and “Oke”(wooden pails) which are made by nearby farmers are sold on the street on which the traffic is temporarily closed to create a “pedestrians’ paradise”. In addition, restaurants and shops are lined up forming a busy street (held on January 24th every year since 1872).
- Date
January 24 each year
Illumination of Subzero Forest
The Subzero Forest is a special winter attraction which has been presented by the isolated mountain inn, “Akigami Onsen Ryokan” since1971. The ”Forest of ice”, which was created by the innkeeper after long years of effort, is lit in blue during the daytime and illuminated at night, showing us a fantastic world.
January 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can take a bus to see the Hyotenka no Mori (Sub-Zero Forest) Illuminations. For details, please refer to the link.
- Date
January 11, 2024 to February 29, 2024
- Website
Aodaru Illumination (Fukuji)
Within the mountains of the Fukuji Onsen area stands the “Fukuji Wall” rock face. As water seeps from the rock face it freezes into columns of blue ice, known as Aodaru.
These columns of blue ice are recreated in the hot spring town.
In daytime the columns are a beautiful clear blue, and at night they are lit up to create an even more magical scene.
From early to mid February you can enjoy special events such as the “Ice Path Light-up”, that allows you to walk behind the Aodaru, and demonstrations of the local performing art of the Hembetori lion dance.
- Date
Late December to late March
(The period of the event may be moved forward or backward depending on weather and other factors.)- Business Hours
Between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- Fee
Free
- Address
Near the “Fukuji Onsen” bus stop, Fukuji Onsen
- Contact
Okuhida Onsengō Tourism Association
0578-89-2614- Access
1 hour 10 minute bus ride from JR Takayama Station. Get off at Fukuji Onsen.
- Website
Illuminaion of Taruma Kanekori in the Oku Hida Silva Zone
Taruma Water’ finds its origin in the legend of the founding of the Shin-Hirayu Hot Springs. The renowned mineral water flowing from between the rocks is frozen to make big icicles. Nighttime illumination creates a fantastic image.
- Date
From late December to late February
Hida Great Limestone Cave - Ice Valley
A large ice pillar reaching a height of 30 meters, created by clear water and the midwinter cold.
On Saturdays in February, there are also illuminations, creating a fantastical world.
- Date
January 1 to March 10, 2024
Ice Valley: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Illumination: Every Saturday in February from sunset to 8:00 PM