August
Hida Takayama Tezutsu (hand-held) Fireworks Display
A temporary platform is built on the river bed of the Miyagawa River. Fireworks are set off bamboo cylinders handheld by "shooters", who get showers of sparks from the fireworks, creating extremely exciting scenes.
- Date
August 9 each year
- Business Hours
19:30 - 20:30
Tanabata (Star) Festival
In the Hida region, the Tanabata Festival is held on August 7, one month behind the date on solar calendar because the event originates from the position of stars by lunar calendar. Each shopping street celebrates the Tanabata and the Summer Festivals, offering opportunities for eating, sightseeing, playing, and many other experiences of summer.
- Date
August 6 & 7 each year
Ema-ichi (A fair to sell paintings of horses)
In days of old, farmers dedicated paintings of horses to the Matsukura Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) located southwest of Takayama, wishing for the safety of their cows and horses and a rich harvest of silk from cocoons, or even actually took horses or cows to be blessed by goddess. The Ema-ichi Fair is to sell paintings of horses. Likening the painted horses to fine, expensive horses, people trade these paintings calling out, "10 million ryo, 20 million ryo, etc. ("ryo" being old unit of Japanese money)", which is called "Matsukura Price". A painting of horse posted on the wall at the entrance to a house is believed to bring good fortune to the family, so, many houses still have these paintings at the entrance.
- Date
August 9 & 10 each year
Hida Takayama illuminated in summer
Turning from the heat of the day, Takayama is enveloped in coolness on a summer night.
At dusk, the illuminated Naka-bashi bridge makes a fantastic sight. Take a cool evening stroll.
- Date
July 1 - Aug.18,2024
- Business Hours
19:30 - 21:30
- Fee
Free
- Address
Nakabashi Bridge
- Contact
Hida Takayama Tourism & Convention Bureau
1-2 Honmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-0011
Telephone: +81-577-36-1011 / Hours: 9:00–18:00- Access
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Takayama station
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Wind bell festival
Approximately 2,000 wind bells and fresh flowers are floated in a traditional Shinto water basin, creating a summer colorful atmosphere.This year, more wind-bell shelves will be added, and events such as illumination, nighttime operation of the yatai kaikan (festival floats) with lanterns, and live Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music) performances will also be held!
- Date
July 20 - Aug.24,2024 Illumination: Every Sarturday between July 27 & Aug. 24
- Business Hours
Illumination:18:00 - 21:00
- Fee
Free
Dedicated wind bell ¥500
Red seal book ¥500- Address
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Location
178 Sakura-machi, Takayama City- Contact
Hida Takayama Tourism & Convention Bureau
1-2 Honmachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-0011
Telephone: +81-577-36-1011 / Hours: 9:00–18:00- Access
Approximately 20 minutes on foot from JR Takayama station
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Garakuta Fair (Jumble market)
An antique fair started in 1982. Held on the first Sunday of the month from April to October. The streets are temporarily closed to vehicles (called "pedestrians' paradise") and over 20 art dealers have stalls on the street. You will enjoy looking at olden daily-life utensils while strolling down the street.
- Date
First Sunday of the month, from April to October each year
Cool Summer Evening Bon-Odori (traditional folk dances in the cool summer evening)
Takayama dances (Takayama-ondo, Hida-yansa) which are designated as intangible folk cultural asset of Takayama City are performed by local people and visitors. Some of the best dancers among the visitors are rewarded with certificates and commemorative photos. Please join and dance with us.
Place: Various places in the City
- Date
August