Magnificent Floats Adorn Spring: "Takayama Festival (Sanno Festival)" to be Held
The "Takayama Festival (Sanno Festival)" will be held in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, on April 14th and 15th, 2026. Highlights include the procession of magnificent festival floats, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, traditional karakuri dedication, and a grand procession involving hundreds of people.
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Gifu Prefecture will host the "Takayama Festival (Sanno Festival)" for two days on April 14 (Tuesday) and 15 (Wednesday), 2026, heralding the arrival of full spring in Hida Takayama. Originating in the late 16th to 17th centuries, this festival has been carefully passed down as the annual grand festival of Hida Sannogu Hie Shrine. Please enjoy the world-renowned beauty of Japan, filled with the skills and spirit of Hida artisans, including the display of "festival floats" registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, the traditional "karakuri dedication," and the "Gojunko" procession involving hundreds of people.
**■ Takayama Festival (Sanno Festival) Overview**
Dates: April 14 (Tuesday) and April 15 (Wednesday), 2026
Location: Kamiichinomachi and other areas in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture (around Hie Shrine and Miyagawa River)
Special Website: https://www.hidatakayama.or.jp/harunotakayamamatsuri/
Main Highlights:
**Float Procession**
You can admire the festival floats, which are a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property, up close.
Dates: April 14 (Tuesday) 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM / April 15 (Wednesday) 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Kamininomachi and other areas
Content: Twelve magnificent floats will be lined up for close viewing.
(Kaguradai, Sanbaso, Ishibashidai, and Ryujindai will be displayed in front of the Jinya intersection.)
**"Karakuri Dedication" showcasing traditional craftsmanship**
Dedicated by three floats: Sanbaso, Ishibashidai, and Ryujindai. The "Tsunakata" (rope manipulators) breathe life into the dolls by operating dozens of ropes, captivating the audience with their splendid performances.