Takaoka Mikuruma-yama Festival 高岡御車山祭
Bringing history and culture to the modern day
The Takaoka mikuruma-yamas (wheeled float) carried in this festival are apparently based on the court carriage used by Hideyoshi Toyotomi to welcome Emperor Go-Yozei and Retired Emperor Ogimachi to Jurakudai in 1588. After Toshie Maeda received it as a gift, Toshinaga Maeda gave it to the townspeople in 1609 when he was building Takaoka Castle. A barrel roof was added to the carriage to make the current mikurama-yama. Supported by the spirit and wealth of the Takaoka townspeople, this is one of Japan’s most gorgeous hikiyamas, with wheels decorated using superb local craft techniques, such as metalwork, lacquer ware and dyeing.
- Category
- Festivals & Traditional Events
Information
Address | 富山県高岡市山町筋・片原町周辺 |
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Telephone Number | 0766-20-1301 |
Fax Number | 0766-20-1496 |
Car Park | Please use the municipal car park near the station Cost of parking: Depends on the car park |
Getting There | 10 minutes by car from the Takaoka Interchange on the Noetsu Expressway 15 minutes walk from Takaoka Station (JR Hokuriku Main Line) |
Website | http://mikurumayama.jp/ |
Events
Time | May 1st: Float parade in the city 11:00 - 18:00 |
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Venue | Yamamachi District, Takaoka |