Hida Takayama - Sanno Matsuri or Spring Festival 14-15 April

Takayama is tucked in Northern Gifu Prefecture and often referred to as "Little Kyoto" A trip to this city reveals a rich history, charming streets lined with old buildings and breathtaking landscape of beautiful mountains! Kanpai to Tradition, Sake and Hida Beef!

Takayama Festival is held in Spring(14-15 April) & Autumn(9-10) and is considered one of Japan's Best Festivals During this period, the festival floats(yatai) are taken out of their storehouses and displayed throughout town. The floats with intrinsic details are a fine example of the craftsmanship of Takayama's "woodsmiths"! At the front of some floats, there is an extended ledge on which a mechanical doll stands. Catch the Karakuri Doll Performance and the floats parade throughout town!

If you have missed the festival, check out the floats at Yatai Kaikan!

Street Parade

The Storehouse

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Getting There by Bullet Train
Shin Osaka->Nagoya->Takayama (approx 3h30mins) vs Osaka->Takayama(approx 4 hrs)
* During the festive season, do remember to book your train tickets early, so as to ensure that you have a seat!


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