Autumn Light-up in Takayama

During the Autumn the leaves change color and Takayama get illuminated all around the city !

Well this year is maybe not the most beautiful one due to the heavy rain of the past months, but the light-up are still running in Takayama giving some good view of the city by night.

Spot #1(number 8 on the map) : Nakabashi, the red bridge
From the 1st of October until the 30th of November
Everyday from 18:30 to 22:00
FREE

Spot #2 (number 9 on the map) : Enako River, the little river in th old town
From the 1st of October until the 30th of November
Everyday from 18:30 to 22:00
FREE

Spot #3 (number 10 on the map) : Hida Folk Village
From the 1st of October until the 13th of November
Sat./Sun./Holiday from 17:30 to 21:00
Adult 300 yen / Child 100 yen

Autumn Foliage in Takayama

Leaf peeping in Takayama!

It's that time of the year again, and the maple's crimson red leaves are starting to appear in Takayama City.

Due to the massive difference in elevation in and around Takayama, leaf peeping can be done anytime from the start of September in the mountains to the start of November in Takayama City.

Due to the warmer weather we had earlier this month, this year's colours will be about a week or two delayed.

Below lists this year's best viewing spots:

Hida Folk Village
Best Period: Late October - Middle of November
Elevation: ~689m
As of 20/10/2013:  Colourful!

Illumination Event from 18th October - 10th November
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
From 5:30pm until 10:00pm
Admission: 300 Yen


Shirakawa-go Village
Elevation: ~ 450m
Best Period:  Late October - Mid November
As of 20/10/2013: Starting!


Kamikochi 
Elevation: ~ 1,400m
Best Period: Early October - Late October
As of 20/10/2013: Finishing..

Shinhodaka Ropeway
Elevation: ~2,156m
Best Period: Late September - Late October
As of 20/10/2013: Finished..


Seseragi Road (Seseragi Kaido)
Elevation: ~700m-1,050m
Best Period: Mid October - Mid November
As of 20/10/2013: Starting!


Mount Norikura
Elevation: ~2,700m - 3,025m
Best Period: Mid September - Mid October
As of 20/10/2013: Finished..　(Snowy!)


Hirayu Onsen
Elevation: ~1,300m
Best Period: Early October - Late October
As of 20/10/2013:  Colourful!

October in Takayama

October Festivals & Events in Takayama

Every October, the Hida-Takayama area celebrates the coming of Autumn, the changing of the leaves' colors and the harvesting of crops with a many festivals and events.

(Time ordered list of events and schedules for October 2013)

Event: Nakabashi Bridge & Enako River Illumination
Where: 5 and 10 mins walk from J-Hoppers (Furumachi District Area)
When:
Everyday from October 'til the end of November (18:30 - 22:00)
Price: Free!

You can see the beautiful autumn colours illuminated during the night.


Event: Garakuta Antique Fair
Where:
Sanmachi Dori, on the right, 5 mins down the road from J-Hoppers.
When: 6th of October from 09:00 - 16:00

A famous Takayama Antique Fair that also sells various foods, arts and souvenirs


Event: Takayama Annual Autumn Festival
Where: Various places within Takayama City
When: 9th October (All day), 10th October (Morning & Afternoon)

The most famous festival in this part of Japan,
(further details can be found in the next blog)


Event: Hida Folk Village Autumn Illumination
Where: Hida Folk Village (30 mins walk or 5 mins by bus)
When:
Everyday from 18th October 'til the 10th November （17:30 - 21:00)
Price: Adult 300 Yen / Children 100 Yen


View the beautiful illuminated autumn colours together with traditional Japanese alpine style houses, you can also try some mushroom tea for free!

Light-up at Hida folk village

Hello ,I am Matsu from J-Hoppers Hida Takayama.

The season of autumn leaves finally started at the middle of October.

I think it will be the best time to view autumn color of leaves in 10days.

You can enjoy it from middle of October to middle of November.


★Hida Folk village　★


Duration:22nd October~13th November(only Friday,Saturday and Sunday)

Light-up Time:17:30~21:00

Access:30minutes from J-Hoppers on foot
10minutes by sarubobo bus

Fare:Adult 300yen
Child 100yen

Beauty spot of autumn color of leaves

Now is the best time to view autumn color of leaves.

You can enjoy it middle of October to middle of November.


★Hida Folk village












There is light up event 24 October- 15 November

( Saturday, Sunday and public holiday only)



★Hida Tosyogu













Big Map


★Kokubunji Temple










There is a giant ginkgo tree here.

It is estimated to be over 1200 years old.


★Shiroyama Park












★Kitayama Park












★Tenshoji Temple







Big Map

Takayama Festival (Hachiman Festival)

We have big festival spring and Autumn in Takayama.

The autumn festival is also known as Hachiman Festival.

The spring and autumn festivals have similar attracting

and schedules.

Each festival features its own set of about dozen

festival floats.(Yatai)

Display of festival floats:

9th Oct : 9 am〜4 pm

10th Oct: 9 am 〜4 pm

Karakuri Performance:

9th Oct : 12 pm & 3 pm

10th Oct: 11 am-1 pm

Mikoshi Procession:

9th Oct : 1pm〜

10th Oct: 8:30 am〜, 1:30 pm 〜（starts from Otabisyo)

Evening festival:

9th Oct: 6 pm- 9pm

Yatai parade:

9th: 1pm〜

Autumn Illumination in Hida Takayama

It's getting cold as days go by.
The season for autumn leaves will started at the beginning of October.
This year, we had extremely hot summer. But it will be largely unaffected
Changes in temperature and light affect the color of leaves.

Takayama has many good spots for viewing autumn leaves, such as Nakabashi-bridge, Kokubunji-temple, Higashiyama walking course and Enako river.
Some of these spots will be illuminated from beginning-October to early November to allow evening viewing of the trees.
For example, the Nakabashi Bridge is illuminated soon after dark to create a fantastic view of the surrounding area.

Place: Nakabashi Bridge and nearby area 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
　　　　Along the Enako river