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Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall

Japan, 178 Sakuramachi, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, 506-0858

The Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall is in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, almost in the center of the Japanese archipelago. The Takayama Festival, held in spring and autumn, is extremely famous, and is particularly known for the beauty of the floats, the highlight of the festival. The Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall alternates exhibiting four of the 11 floats pulled during the Takayama Autumn Festival, with nine puppeteers manipulating the floats. Takayama Festival is held twice a year, in spring and autumn, respectively in different host shrines, regions, and the floats used. The spring festival is annually held at Hie Shrine, while the autumn festival is held at Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. The Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall is located within the grounds of Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine and displays the floats used in the Takayama Autumn Festival. The Takayama Autumn Festival is held every year on October 9th and 10th. Visiting the Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall allows you to fully experience the atmosphere of Takayama Festival.

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Business Time
  • Monday:  9:00～17:00
  • Tuesday:  9:00～17:00
  • Wednesday:  9:00～17:00
  • Thursday:  9:00～17:00
  • Friday:  9:00～17:00
  • Saturday:  9:00～17:00
  • Sunday:  9:00～17:00
Telephone number 0577-32-5100
Website http://www.hidahachimangu.jp/english/index.html
Access
  • 15-minute walk from Takayama Station
Language 日本語 / English
Other Open all year round Closes at 4:30 PM from December to February
Last Update ： 2026.03.06   HAKKO - Discover Japan's Fermented Food Culture-

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