March
Hida Takayama Hina Doll Festival
The doll (Hina) festival is celebrated one month later than the traditional Doll’s Day in Takayama so that the actual festival day is April 3. Approximately one month before the festival day, traditional (Hina) dolls such as clay dolls, antique dolls, Meiji era dolls, etc. are displayed at various locations throughout the city. Places: Various locations throughout the city, including tourist facilities and historic houses such as Hida-no-Sato (Hida Folk Village)
- Date
From March 1 to April 3 each year
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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
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.
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