Takayama
Festivals, Floats and Folk village
Alpine base centered in Hida basin, an area renowned for traditional architecture, opulent festivals, the best onsen and sacred mountains where spirits dwell.
Discover Takayama
Takayama Festivals in spring and autumn fill streets with processions of ornate floats.
Wander the shops in Sanmachi full of preserved buildings offering samples of local tea, local specialties of wagyu sushi and home to sake breweries.
Explore morning markets local produce and artisanal craftworks at the Miyagawa River and at Takayama Jinya.
The historical comes to life at Hida Folk Village (Hida-no-Sato) including traditional homes with thatched roofs. Four festival floats are on display at Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan and the town’s tale told at Hida Takayama Town Museum.
