murmurSpring Takayama Festival (Sanno Matsuri)
Takayama City · Hie Shrine, the otabisho and central Takayama
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Gifu Prefecture Tourism Association (Gifu no Tabi Guide) · Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Apr 14–15, 2026 （Ended）
- 2027
- Apr 14–15, 2027
- Usual timing
- Usually mid April
- How the date is set
- Every year, April 14 – April 15 Events may be cancelled due to weather on the day; there is no postponement
- Venue
- Hie Shrine, the otabisho and central Takayama
- City
- Takayama City, Gifu
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About
Also known as the Sanno Matsuri, the festival of Hie Shrine marks the start of spring in Hida-Takayama. Over two days each year, lavish yatai floats are lined up in the center of town, and karakuri puppets perform as an offering to the gods. Lion dancers and a festival procession travel through the district, and on the first night there is a glowing evening festival. Much of the central area is closed to cars, so park at a temporary lot and take a shuttle bus. Please look without touching the floats, as oils from hands damage them. Events can be cancelled due to weather, and they are not moved to another day.
Sources
- OfficialGifu Prefecture Tourism Association (Gifu no Tabi Guide) www.kankou-gifu.jp
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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