Takayama Festival (Spring)
Japan· Matsuri · Takayama
MatsuriTravel impact: High
- Date
- Tue, 14 Apr 2026 to Wed, 15 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 2 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 高山祭（春の山王祭）
- Region
- Takayama
- Matsuri
- Takayama
Background
Takayama’s spring Sannō Festival, famed for ornate yatai floats and karakuri puppets—together with the autumn festival, a major draw in central Japan.
Impact on travellers
The old town’s lanes pack tightly; book lodging far ahead. Excellent for culture, poor for a rushed itinerary.
Extra notes
Spring festival is traditionally 14–15 April; autumn is often 9–10 October (this site lists the spring edition first).
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
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