Takaoka Mikuruma-yama Festival高岡御車山祭
The Takaoka mikuruma-yamas (wheeled floats) used in this festival are believed to have originated from the court carriage used by Hideyoshi Toyotomi to welcome Emperor Go-Yozei and Retired Emperor Ogimachi to Jurakudai in 1588. It was gifted to Toshiie Maeda, one of Oda Nobunaga's top generals, and later passed on to his son, Toshinaga Maeda, who donated it to the townspeople in 1609 when he was building Takaoka Castle. The current Mikurama-yama floats have a barrel roof added to the carriage. These floats are considered one of the most beautiful in Japan, decorated with local craft techniques such as metalwork, lacquerware, and dyeing, supported by the spirit and wealth of the Takaoka townspeople.
Highlights
Floats parade
Traditional music and dance performances
Venue
- Yamamachi ⎯ 山町筋
Address
67 Kifunemachi, Takaoka, Toyama 933-0929, Japan
Getting There
- 14 minutes walk from Takaoka Station (高岡駅)
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