The Takayama festival, one of the three most beautiful festivals in Japan, refers to the Sanno Festival in Spring and the Hachiman Festival in Autumn.


Illustration:Kenzo Tama


[BACKGROUND OF TAKAYAMA MATSURI OR FESTIVAL]
[FESTIVAL FLOAT STOREHOUSES]
[HIE JINJA SHRINE]
[SANNO MATSURI April 14th & 15th]
[MARIONETTE PERFORMANCE]
[FESTIVAL PROCESSION]
[FLOATS OF TAKAYAMA FESTIVAL]
[MOVIES AND SOUND OF TAKAYAMA FESTIVA]