Furukawa Festival (April 19-20): Witness Hida's Cultural Heritage

Furukawa Festival: A Must-See Spring Tradition in Hida

The Furukawa Festival, a cherished spring tradition for over 300 years, takes place annually on April 19 and 20 in the Furukawa district of Hida, just 17 minutes north of Takayama by train.

Designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, the festival features a parade of intricately carved traditional floats.

During my first visit to Hida Furukawa in autumn, the townspeople often mentioned "the festival," which seemed to be an invisible presence, a constant part of daily life. There is even a dedicated museum across

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