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Takayama Festival Tours

Takayama Festival Tours

For our Takayama Festival Tours you will have the chance to see two of the most beautiful festivals in Japan. There is a Takayama festival in both the spring season and autumn season. During this time you will see elaborately decorate floats where several of the floats have karakuri (mechanical puppets) that can dance and move in surprising ways. They are controlled from within the yatai using strings and push rods. These mechanical puppets are made out of wood, which are then dressed in silk and embroidered cloth. Then at night they are illuminated by hundreds of lanterns.

Takayama Spring Festival has 12 antique yatai (floats) that are lavishly crafted. The floats showcase the craftsmanship, which dates back hundreds of years ago. This event has been held annually on April 14th and 15th to signify the beginning of spring in Takayama. The first time the Takayama Spring Festival was held is unknown, there are records going back to mid-17th century. Hie Shrine hosts this annual festival and is located in the southern part of Old Town in Takayama. It is also referred to as Sanno-sama and thus the spring festivities are also known as Sanno Festival.

Takayama Autumn Festival is also known as Takayama Hachiman Festival because it hosted by the Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. The main event of the festival is the parade with eleven yatai (floats), which are designated as Significant Intangible Folk Cultural Assets in Japan. These floats are decorated with detailed carvings, tapestries, and karakuri dolls (marionettes). For the Takayama Autumn Festival master artisans called Hida no Takumi crafted these floats that date back to the 17th and 18th century. The craftsmanship on the yatai rivals the work done on the Yomeimon Gate in Nikko.

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The Golden Triangle of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival Tour arrow readmore icon

Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    77 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $3498.00

Tour the most popular attractions of Tokyo & Kyoto, explore the rural areas of Japan, and attend the Takayama Autumn Festival.

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Mon. Oct 6, 2025 Mon. Oct 13, 2025 US $3498.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
Tue. Oct 6, 2026 Tue. Oct 13, 2026 US $3498.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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The Golden Triangle of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossoms arrow readmore icon

Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    77 reviews

8 Days 7 Nights | from US $3498.00

Tour the most popular attractions of Tokyo & Kyoto, explore the rural areas of Japan, and attend the Takayama Spring Festival.

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Fri. Apr 11, 2025 Fri. Apr 18, 2025 US $3498.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
Sat. Apr 11, 2026 Sat. Apr 18, 2026 US $3498.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    77 reviews

9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3798.00

Tour the most popular attractions of Tokyo & Kyoto, explore the rural areas of Japan, and attend the Takayama Autumn Festival, plus Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

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Sun. Oct 5, 2025 Mon. Oct 13, 2025 US $3798.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Japan In Depth with Japanese Alps (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossoms arrow readmore icon

Saga / Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    26 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $5998.00

Explore Japan's three main islands and experience one of Japan's most beautiful festivals: the Takayama Sanno Spring Festival.

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Sat. Apr 5, 2025 Fri. Apr 18, 2025 US $5998.00 Fukuoka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
Sun. Apr 5, 2026 Sat. Apr 18, 2026 US $5998.00 Fukuoka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Japan In Depth with Japanese Alps (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival Tour arrow readmore icon

Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    26 reviews

14 Days 13 Nights | from US $5998.00

Explore Japan's three main islands and experience one of Japan's most beautiful festivals: the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival.

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Wed. Sep 30, 2026 Tue. Oct 13, 2026 US $5998.00 Fukuoka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Spirit of Japan (Reverse): Takayama Spring Festival & Cherry Blossoms arrow readmore icon

Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Naruto / Koyasan / Kumano / Ise Shima / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa- go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    4 reviews

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6298.00

Journey through the spiritual side of Japan by visiting centuries-old sites and scenic trails during the cherry blossom season.

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Fri. Apr 4, 2025 Fri. Apr 18, 2025 US $6298.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
Sat. Apr 4, 2026 Sat. Apr 18, 2026 US $6298.00 Osaka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Japan In Depth with Japanese Alps (Reverse): Takayama Autumn Festival Tour with Expo 2025 Osaka arrow readmore icon

Nagasaki / Takachiho / Beppu / Kitsuki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Kurashiki / Himeji / Kobe / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo

    26 reviews

15 Days 14 Nights | from US $6298.00

Explore Japan's three main islands and experience one of Japan's most beautiful festivals: the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival and Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

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Mon. Sep 29, 2025 Mon. Oct 13, 2025 US $6298.00 Fukuoka Tokyo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan (Reverse): Takayama Festival & Cherry Blossoms arrow readmore icon

Central Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Nikko), Tohoku (Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Kitakami / Morioka / Seikan Tunnel), Hokkaido (Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo)

    4 reviews

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Travel on a cherry blossom filled journey through Honshu and Hokkaido, and experience the Takayama Spring Festival.

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Fri. Apr 11, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
Sat. Apr 11, 2026 Sun. Apr 26, 2026 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
    question mark icon         Tour#: GTH1105193

Hokkaido, Tohoku & Central Japan (Reverse): Takayama Festival & Autumn Leaves arrow readmore icon

Central Japan (Nara / Kyoto / Kanazawa / Shirakawa-go / Takayama / Mt Fuji / Hakone / Tokyo / Nikko), Tohoku (Matsushima / Hiraizumi / Morioka / Towada / Aomori / Seikan Tunnel), Hokkaido (Hakodate / Lake Toya / Noboribetsu / Shiraoi / Otaru / Sapporo)

    4 reviews

16 Days 15 Nights | from US $6698.00

Exploring Japan's two main islands: Honshu & Hokkaido, as well as the Takayama Hachiman Autumn Festival.

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Mon. Oct 6, 2025 Tue. Oct 21, 2025 US $6698.00 Osaka Sapporo Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Signature: Essence of Japan - Takayama Autumn Festival Tour arrow readmore icon

Tokyo / Hakone / Mt Fuji / Matsumoto / Takayama / Shirakawa-go / Kanazawa / Osaka / Nara / Kyoto

    3 reviews

10 Days 9 Nights | from US $7098.00 (Limit to 16 guests)

See Japan's top attractions, and indulge in cultural experiences with a maximum group size 16 guests.

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Mon. Oct 6, 2025 Wed. Oct 15, 2025 US $7098.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

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Tue. Oct 6, 2026 Thu. Oct 15, 2026 US $7098.00

Small Group Limited to 16 passengers

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