The outdoor museum "Hida Folk Village" in Takayama, Gifu will hold its winter illumination event, a seasonal tradition. Warm and beautiful lights illuminate the traditional houses with snow-covered gassho-style roofs and shingle roofs. Visitors can enjoy this magical winter scenery of Hida, available only for a limited period.
Event Overview
Event Name: Winter Illumination of Hida-no-sato (Hida Folk Village)
Event Period: January 10 (Saturday) to February 28 (Saturday), 2026
Lighting Hours: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Admission Fee: Adults ¥300, Children (elementary and junior high school students) ¥100, Preschool children free
Parking Fee: Free during illumination hours
Hida Folk Village also hosts various other events alongside the illumination.
Grilled Rice Cakes and Pickles
Event Period: January 10 (Saturday) to February 28 (Saturday), 2026 - Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only
Event Hours: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Details: Rice cakes made from glutinous rice harvested from the fields at Hida Folk Village are grilled over an irori hearth and served with pickles.
Winter Farm Costume Photo Opportunity
Event Period: January 10 (Saturday) to February 28 (Saturday), 2026
Event Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Details: Visitors can wear a hinoki-gasa (cypress hat) and bandori (traditional clothing) and take memorable photos.
Dondo-yaki (New Year's Fire Ritual)
Event Date: January 11 (Sunday), 2026
Event Time: 10:00 AM to
Details: A Dondo-yaki ceremony will be held in front of the shrine torii gate within Hida Folk Village. Warm amazake (sweet sake) and shiitake tea will be served.
Facility Information
Name: Hida Folk Village
Location: 1-590 Kamiokamotomachi, Takayama City, Gifu 506-0055
Phone: 0577-34-4711
Website: https://hidanosato.com/
Business Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed: Open year-round
Admission Fee: Adults ¥700, Children (elementary and junior high school students) ¥200, Preschool children free
Parking Fee: Regular cars ¥300, Large buses ¥1,000
