Fall foliage in Takayama

Looking for good spots for the fall foliage ?

The fall foliage is an event colorful welcoming the cold season. Let's enjoy the warm-color full scenery around Takayama. It has actually just start in the city but is already quite enjoyable in Shirakawa-Go, do not forget to check our tour to the UNESCO village !

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
Fri/Sat./Sun./Holiday from 17:30 to 21:00
Adult 300 yen / Child 100 yen

Takayama Autumn Festival

Takayama's Autumn Festival, one of the three most beautiful one in Japan.

Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow the street of Takayama will be joyfull and crowded as everyone is waiting to see the floats walking down the path. The floats are really high, about 9m, and colorful. Inside the floats you will be able to watch the Karakuri, wooden puppets moving by strings, performing story and dance. Sometimes 10 people are needed to move one Karakuri !

October 9th 2016

9:00 to 16:00 : Line-up of Floats
12:00 to 12:20 : Puppet show (Karakuri)
13:00 to 15:00 : Goshinko processing
13:30 to 16:00 : Parade of floats
15:00 to 15:20 : Puppet show (Karakuri)
18:00 to 21:00 : Night Parade

October 10th 2016
8:30 to 11:30 : Goshinko processing
9:00 to 16:00 : Line-up of Floats
11:00 to 11:20 : Puppet show (Karakuri)
13:00 to 13:20 : Puppet show (Karakuri)
13:30 to 16:00 : Goshinko processing

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!