February

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Shinhotaka Crystal Snow Park

Shinhotaka Crystal Snow Park (photo)

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

Shinhotaka Crystal Snow Park (External link)Open in a new window

Illumination of Subzero Forest

Illumination of Subzero Forest (photo)

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.

 

Date

January 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024

Fee

Free

Address

Akigami hot spring area

Access

On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, you can take a bus to see the Illumination of Subzero Forest.
Departing from ”Nohi Bus Center" at 17:10, arriving at "Akigami Onsen bus stop" at 18:13.
For details, please refer to the link.

Website

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Winter Illumination of Hida-no-Sato (Hida Folk Village)

Winter Illumination of Hida-no-Sato (photo)

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

Business Hours

17:30-19:30

Fee

Adult: 300 yen
6-15 years old: 100 yen

Access

About 10 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station

Nakao Kamakura Festival

Nakao Kamakura Festival (photo)

There are many kamakura (snow huts) in various sizes. Even the smallest ones are large enough for adults to enter. Some kamakura have an irori fireplace, and there is also a kamakura with a bar inside. So not only children but adults can enjoy this world of fantasy in a relaxing atmosphere. 

Local performing art programs “Nakao Meoto Shishi” (a male and a female lion dance) is held during this event. 

The lion dance is a must see. Two lions perform a synchronized acrobatic dance, and it is definitely worth watching! 

The lion dance "Nakao Meoto Shishi"・・・February 1, 3 and 10. 

※Event schedules may change due to various reasons, such as climate conditions. 

Date

From February 1 to 10, 2024

Business Hours

8pm to 9pm (Sunday to Friday)
8pm to 9:30pm (Saturday)

Fee

Free

Address

Shinhotaka Onsen, Nakao Kōgen, Nakao Event Park
351 Naoak, Okuhidaonsengō, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-1422

Contact

Okuhida Onsengō Tourism Association
0578-89-2614

Access

1 hour 30 minute bus ride from JR Takayama Station. Get off at Nakao Kōgen (Ashiyu-Mae) and walk approximately 10 minutes.

Website

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Aodaru Illumination (Fukuji)

Aodaru Illumination (photo)

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

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Frozen Hirayu Grand Waterfall Festival

Frozen Hirayu Grand Waterfall Festival (photo)

From February 15 to 25 every year, the frozen Hirayu Grand Waterfall is illuminated. This 64-meter high and 6-meter wide waterfall shows its majestic shape with massive ice blocks heaped on top of others.

Fireworks (every day during the festival) from around 8:30 p.m.
Location: Near Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort
Fireworks may be canceled or launched earlier or later due to weather and other reasons.

Date

From February 15 to February 25 2024

Business Hours

Illumination: 19:00 - 21:00

Access

A free shuttle bus run between the “Hirayu Bus Terminal ”and the venue every day during the period, around the time of the illumination.

Website

Okuhida Onsengō Tourism Association (External link)Open in a new window

Illuminaion of Taruma Kanekori in the Oku Hida Silva Zone

Illuminaion of Taruma Kanekori in the Oku Hida Silva Zone (photo)

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

December 28, 2023 to February 29, 2024

Business Hours

17:00 – 21:30

Website

Okuhida Onsengō Tourism Association (External link)Open in a new window

Hida Great Limestone Cave - Ice Valley

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

Website

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Setsubun (Bean-throwing Ceremony)

About 20 members of Setsubun Association who are dressed like Seven Divinities of Good Luck, red ogres and blue ogres start parading from the temple gate and go through the town passing Takayama Station, Honmachi Street and Kokubunji Temple while throwing beans en route.

Date

Early February each year

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