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.31,2026
- 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 18 - Aug.29,2026 Illumination: Every Sarturday between July 25 & Aug. 15
- Business Hours
Illumination:18:00 - 20:30
- Fee
Free
Dedicated wind bell ¥700
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
- Website