Sakurayama Hachimangu

Sakurayama Hachimangu

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
20 min walk
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Sakurayama Hachimangu in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is the principal shrine of the historic city of Takayama and the guardian deity of the townspeople. The shrine is famous as the home of the Takayama Autumn Festival (Takayama Matsuri), held each October, which is counted among Japan's Three Most Beautiful Festivals alongside Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Chichibu's Yomatsuri. The festival's magnificent Karakuri (mechanical puppet) floats date from the Edo period and are designated Important Cultural Properties.

Histoire

1600

Takayama comes under direct Tokugawa shogunate control; the festival grows in splendor under stable governance.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Hachiman Branch shrine

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.1472, 137.2600

Physical Address

178 Sakura-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu

Province historique

Mino / Hida

Acces

Takayama Station (JR Takayama Line)

20 min walk

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Meilleure saison

October (Autumn Takayama Festival)

Langues etrangeres

English (pamphlet)
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Sakurayama Hachimangu?

Sakurayama Hachimangu in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is the principal shrine of the historic city of Takayama and the guardian deity of the townspeople. The shrine is famous as the home of the Takayama Autumn Festival (Takayama Matsuri), held each October, which is counted among Japan's Three Most Beautiful Festivals alongside Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Chichibu's Yomatsuri. The festival's magnificent Karakuri (mechanical puppet) floats date from the Edo period and are designated Important Cultural Properties.

Where is Sakurayama Hachimangu located?

Sakurayama Hachimangu is located in Takayama-shi, Gifu. The full address is: 178 Sakura-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu.