Takayama Autumn Festival: dates, venue and how to get there
Takayama · 秋の高山祭（八幡祭）
What to expect
Carved yatai floats, a marionette performance and an evening float procession bring Takayama’s northern old town to life. The autumn festival uses a different shrine and float group from the spring festival.
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Festival dates and programme
Confirmed upcoming edition
9–10 October 2026
The dates refer to the edition shown, not every future year. Programme times are in JST. Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. Check the organiser’s latest notices for individual performances, weather changes and tickets.
Where the festival takes place
Takayama · 高山
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine and the Shimomachi area
櫻山八幡宮・下町一帯
The location below marks one representative venue or route section. It is not the whole procession or every entrance; use the organiser’s venue map for your programme.
Getting there by train or bus
From Nagoya, take the JR Hida limited express to Takayama. Walk through the old town towards Sakurayama Hachimangu, north of Yasugawa Street.
Find a public transport route from your starting point ↗History and local traditions
The autumn Hachiman festival celebrates the harvest. Takayama’s festival traditions and floats reflect the craftsmanship of the town’s artisans.
Plan your visit
Fit the marionette show around the official timetable, then use the gaps to examine float carvings. Rain can cancel outdoor programmes, so read the day’s announcement before travelling for an evening show.
Editorial suggestion based on the festival’s venues and viewing format; no personal attendance is claimed.
Takayama Autumn Festival: questions travellers ask
When is Takayama Autumn Festival?
Takayama Autumn Festival: 9–10 October 2026. These dates refer only to the stated edition. Check the organiser’s daily programme and weather notices before travelling.
How do I get to Takayama Autumn Festival by public transport?
From Nagoya, take the JR Hida limited express to Takayama. Walk through the old town towards Sakurayama Hachimangu, north of Yasugawa Street.
Does rain postpone the Takayama Autumn Festival?
Takayama City says outdoor processions, the marionette show and the evening festival are cancelled in rain rather than postponed. Viewing floats in storage may be possible depending on conditions.
Official programme and sources
- www.hida.jp: Official festival and visitor guidance ↗
- www.hidatakayama.or.jp: Official location, transport or historical reference ↗
- www.japan.travel: Official location, transport or historical reference ↗
Reviewed . Some official pages are in Japanese. Open the source for this edition’s venue, daily programme and access conditions.