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Events & things to do in Takayama in October 2026

Festivals, fireworks and events in Takayama (Old Town, Miyagawa Morning Market, Takayama Jinya, Hida-Ichinomiya) in October 2026.

October 2026 — 11 events

Oct 1 (Thu) 7

Now on May 17 (Sun) – Nov 1 (Sun)

Experiences & outdoors Sano Field, Utsuuae, Kokufu Town

Sano Rice's My Paddy Field

Experience nature through rice farming.

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Ended Jun 7 (Sun) – Oct 4 (Sun) 9:00〜16:00

Markets & food Sanmachi-dori

Garakuta Market

An antique market hosted by the Takayama Art Dealers Association where you may find hidden treasures.

Now on Jul 1 (Wed) – Oct 25 (Sun) 8：30～17：00

Experiences & outdoors Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

Shin-Hotaka Ropeway: Take Your Dog Up!

Experience an aerial adventure with your dog at the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway.

Paid Outdoor Kid-friendly

Ended Jul 11 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) 9:00〜19:00

Exhibitions Hida Takayama Town Museum (飛騨高山まちの博物館)

Summer Special Exhibition: Hida Takayama's Firsts—Splendid Traces of Modernization

A special exhibition themed around the modernization of Hida Takayama.

Free

Now on Aug 28 (Fri) – Dec 5 (Sat) 平日：9：00～17：00、土日祝：13：00～17：00

Exhibitions Hida Regional Local Industry Promotion Center (飛騨地域地場産業振興センター) / Hida Takumi & Craft Gallery

13th Hida Monozukuri Exhibition

An exhibition showcasing works by craft makers based in Hida.

Free

Now on Sep 15 (Tue) – Oct 15 (Thu)

Exhibitions Takayama

HIDA Urban Art

An art event held throughout Takayama.

Now on Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 30 (Mon) 17:30～21:00

Festivals & rituals Nakaohashi Area

Autumn Nakaohashi Light-up

Enjoy the beautiful illumination of Nakaohashi Bridge on autumn evenings.

Free Outdoor Evening

Oct 9 (Fri) 1

Ended Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10 (Sat)

Festivals & rituals Around Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine (桜山八幡宮)

Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Festival)

Held annually, the Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Festival) is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Oct 10 (Sat) 1

Now on Oct 10 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 17:30～20:30

Festivals & rituals Hida no Sato (飛騨の里)

Autumn Foliage Light-Up at Hida no Sato

An illumination event featuring beautifully illuminated autumn foliage at Hida no Sato (飛騨の里).

Paid Outdoor Evening

Oct 14 (Wed) 1

Upcoming Oct 14 (Wed)

Festivals & rituals Hida Takayama Big Arena (飛騨高山ビッグアリーナ)

Grand Sumo Takayama Basho - Autumn Tour

Your chance to enjoy Grand Sumo in Takayama!

Oct 16 (Fri) 1

Upcoming Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun) 13:30〜17:30

Experiences & outdoors Kusakabe Folk Art Museum (日下部民藝館)

Special Performance 'Seeking the Wild' – Kusakabe Folk Art Museum 60th Anniversary

Celebrate 60 years of the Kusakabe Folk Art Museum with the special performance 'Seeking the Wild,' featuring renowned dancers and musicians in an unforgettable artistic experience.

Paid