Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival Float Event
Japanese name: 高岡御車山祭の御車山行事（たかおかみくるまやままつりのみくるまやまぎょうじ）
Takaoka, Toyama
2027
Fri, Apr 30
Eve festival (illuminated display)
Sat, May 1
Mikurumayama float procession
About the festival
In this spring annual festival of Takaoka Sekino Shrine, seven mikurumayama floats tour the town. By tradition, they originate from a court carriage given to the townspeople by Maeda Toshinaga when he built a castle and founded the town of Takaoka in 1609. Each float is named after its neighborhood, and every part is finely decorated.
Hokotome finials at the very top, different in shape for each neighborhood
Detailed decoration down to the curtains and flower parasols
Nibancho's float, the only two-wheeled one of the seven
Photos
Key facts
- Category
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals
- Location
- Takaoka, Toyama
- Main venue
- Central Takaoka (Takaoka Sekino Shrine and the Yamacho district)
- Getting there
- The town center is within walking distance of Takaoka Station (JR and Ainokaze Toyama Railway).
This description was written by Matsuri Biyori based on public information. Dates and details may change. Please check the organizers' latest information before you go. Translated from the Japanese original.
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FAQ
- When is Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival Float Event held in 2027?
- In 2027, it is scheduled for Fri, Apr 30 – Sat, May 1 (Calculated from the usual rule).
- Where is Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival Float Event held?
- It is held in Takaoka, Toyama. The main venue is Central Takaoka (Takaoka Sekino Shrine and the Yamacho district).
- How are the dates of Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival Float Event set?
- May 1 every year (eve festival with illuminations on April 30, the day before)