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| Takayama Festivals |
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 The Takayama Festival is the collective name for
the Sanno Matsuri of spring and the Hachiman
Matsuri held at Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine in
October, and is considered one the most beautiful
festivals of Japan. A large parade of 1,000 people
is staged, making you feel as if you have slipped
back to the 15th Century, especially because of
the costumes and music performances.
Most popular are the Tokeiraku parade of people
wearing hats adorned with bird feathers who sound
bells and beat drums, and the shishimai lion dance
which is performed by dancers wearing head gear
designed like a lion's head. These are followed by
the parade of over 10 gorgeous floats called
yatai. These yatai floats have all kinds of
contrivances, such as marionettes which move so
dexterously, taking the spectators by surprise.
Once evening falls, 100 paper lanterns adorn these
floats, producing an even more beautiful sight.
The wonderful technologies of western and eastern
Japan that existed in the Edo Period (17th-19th
Century) are fully utilized in this festival. This
is the pride of Takayama city which formerly
boasted outstanding artisans such as carpenters
and sculptors. Takayama, where the sublime
mountains of the Northern Alps soar nearby, is
called ’the little Kyoto of the Hida region,’
and you can enjoy looking at the old rows of
houses and streets as you take a stroll. Even if
it rains, you can view the floats without getting
wet from the float storehouse with its doors wide
open.
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featuring Takayama Festivals:
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| The must see sights of Tokyo & Kyoto...plus
Takayama Autumn Festival |
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The origin of Takayama Festivals dated back to
the
16th or 17th century.
Takayama Hachiman Festival is the
autumn counterpart of the Takayama Sanno
Festival in spring. Hence, this tour is
the autumn equivalent of our "
Takayama Sanno Spr ...View More |
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| The must see sights of Kyoto, Takayama and
Tokyo...plus the Takayama Sanno
Spring Festival and Cherry Blossoms |
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Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, is a
special,
old Japanese traditional
custom.
You can experience this tradition, plus many
others, such as the Miyako
Odori (cherry blossom dancing ...View More |
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| Exploring Japan's three main islands: Honshu,
Shikoku, & Kyushu, as well as the Takayama Sanno
Spring Festival |
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There are two major festivals in Takayama
every
year, the Spring Sanno
Festival in April and the Autumn Hachiman Festival
in October. This itinerary
is designed to give you an opportunity to
experience one of the three largest
festivals in Japan while enjoying cherry blossoms
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| Exploring Japan's three main islands: Honshu,
Shikoku, & Kyushu, as well as the Takayama Autumn
Hachiman Festival |
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| Explore Japan's most popular destinations -
Hiroshima, Nara, Kyoto, Takayama and Tokyo - when
cherry blossoms are in full bloom |
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Springtime in Japan means the annual return of
cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms hold a very
special place in the Japanese heart.
You can experience this tradition, plus many
others, such as the Mi ...View More |
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