Chubu · 5 events

What's on in Gifu.

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations and seasonal events across Gifu, checked against official sources.

Jan112027

Shirakawa-go Winter Light-Up

Shirakawa, Gifu · Illuminations · Mon 11 to Sun 31 Jan 2027

The gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Ogimachi are lit on four January nights, entry by advance reservation only.

Confirmed dates

Apr142027

Takayama Spring Festival (Sanno Matsuri)

Takayama, Gifu · Festivals · Wed 14 to Thu 15 Apr 2027

Twelve ornate yatai floats, some with mechanical puppets, parade Takayama's old town for the Hie Shrine festival.

Confirmed dates

Jul102027

Gujo Odori

Gujo, Gifu · Festivals · Sat 10 Jul to Sat 04 Sep 2027

Thirty-plus nights of participatory Bon dancing in the streets of Gujo Hachiman, with four all-night sessions at Obon.

Expected window

Jul102027

Gujo Odori (incl. Tetsuya all-night dances)

Gujo (Hachiman), Gifu · Arts and stage · Sat 10 Jul to Sat 04 Sep 2027

UNESCO-listed (Furyu-odori) bon dance season of some 30 nights, culminating in four all-night dances from 20:00 to 05:00 over Obon when 250,000 visitors dance in geta through the water-town streets.

Expected window

Oct92027

Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Matsuri)

Takayama, Gifu · Festivals · Sat 09 to Sun 10 Oct 2027

Eleven festival floats and a portable shrine parade the northern old town for Sakurayama Hachimangu's harvest festival.

Confirmed dates