Buri Kaido Festival

Last Updated on December 6, 2024

What to expect at Buri Kaido Festival 2024

Buri Kaido Festival celebrates the heritage of the former village of Asahi. The festival is held on the second Sunday of December each year and enters its 24th year in 2024.

Merged into the wider Takayama City in 2005, Asahi village was one of the main routes used to transport yellowtail to the then Shinshu/Shinano province, which is known in modern times as Nagano Prefecture.

This route was referred to as the “Yellowtail Highway” and now every year the Buri Kaido Festival is held to celebrate the areas history.

Buri Kaido Festival’s main events are a fish cutting show held by a master fishmonger and a famous giant seafood hotpot, which you can sample for 450 yen per bowl.

The fish cutting show will start at 10:30 – the following video report provides an example of what to expect both from the cutting show and the wider festival:

A seafood market and stalls will also be present to allow you to sample local delicacies and even take some home as gifts!

When will Buri Kaido Festival 2024 take place?

Buri Kaido Festival will take place at Hida Asahimura Roadside Station on the 8th of December 2024 from 09:00 to 13:00.

How much does Buri Kaido Festival cost?

Buri Kaido Festival is free to visit.

How do I get to Buri Kaido Festival 2024?

Nearest Station: Hida Asahimura Roadside Station is best accessed via car. Parking will be available on site but it is recommended to arrive as early as possible as spaces may be limited.

You can also access Hida Asahimura Roadside Station via local bus, using the A0 Line (Asahi Line) to Akigami Onsen from cities such as Takayama.

You should exit the bus at the Asahi Medical Office stop, which is a short walk from the event.