Takayama is located in the northern mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture. The city is known for their traditional structures in Old Town and festivals.
Takayama is a city located in the northern mountainous
region of Gifu Prefecture. Due to its remote location, the
town was able to preserve some of its traditional charm.
The layout of the city dates back to the late 17th century.
There are many shrines, museums, temples, and Meiji
era ryokans (Japanese traditional inns). It is an area
famous for its high-quality timber, which was an important
source during the feudal ages. This produced many
skilled carpenters and the craftsmanship can be seen on
the yatai (floats) during the Takayama Festivals and at
the Yatai Kaikan museum.
In Takayama there are biannual festivals in the spring
and autumn season. The Takayama Festivals are
considered one of the three most beautiful festivals in
Japan alongside the Gion Matsuri and Chichibu
Yomatsuri. The festivals consist of beautifully decorated
floats that parade around the city during certain times. In
addition, some of the floats are equipped with karakuri
(mechanical puppets) and at certain times of the festival
you can see them perform. Most of the festivities happen
in old town and the yatai storehouses are scattered
throughout the area.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Takayama Sanno Spring Festival
The Takayama Festival known as one of Japan’s three most popular festivals and is held twice a year in the spring and autumn.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival
The Takayama Festival known as one of Japan’s three most popular festivals and is held twice a year in the spring and autumn.
Chubu | Nagano | Takayama
Takayama Festivals
Takayama Spring Festival is annually held on April 14th and 15th and the Takayama Autumn Festival is annually held on October 9th and 10th.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Morning Markets (Asaichi)
The Morning Markets in Takayama is one of the largest in Japan and is held at two different areas.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Takayama Jinya
The Takayama Jinya was under the direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate and is now a museum.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Takayama Old Town
Takayama Old Town is a beautifully preserved district with businesses that have been around for more than a hundred years.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
The Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan allows you to see the festival floats all year round when not in use.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Matsuri no Mori
Matsuri no Mori is a museum that features displays about the Takayama Festival, one of three most beautiful festivals in Japan.
Chubu | Gifu | Takayama
Hida Folk Village (Hida no Sato)
The Hida Folk Village is a great open air museum featuring over 30 traditional houses from the Hida Region.
