亮点

  • Twelve elaborate yatai floats on display
  • Karakuri marionette performances
  • Night festival with lantern-lit floats on April 14

由来与背景

Sanno Matsuri is the spring festival of Hie Shrine in southern Takayama; its Edo-period float culture is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
~12 min walk from JR Takayama Station (~2.5 hr by limited express from Nagoya). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, families, art lovers

温馨提示

The karakuri shows and April 14 night procession draw the biggest crowds — arrive early.

交通

Hie Shrine and Takayama old town (Sanmachi) — 156 Shiroyama, Takayama, Gifu (Hie Shrine)

Japan-Event Editorial
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