July
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
- Website
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
Lavender in bloom
There are two parks featuring lavender flowers: the Kiyomi Lavender Park and Pascal Kiyomi Lavender Garden. In early summer, light-purple lavender flowers come into bloom, releasing a relaxing fragrance that floats on the air, suffusing the whole area with their heady scent.
- Date
From the end of June to mid July each year
Morning Glory Fair
The Kami-Ichinomachi-dori Street is temporarily closed to vehicles ("pedestrians' paradise"), and potted plants such as morning glories and Chinese lantern plants are sold on the street.
- Date
Late July