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April 18 ,2025 at 03:00 PM
This is a festival held in thanks of the bounty of hot springs in the Hirayu-Onsen area.
Prayer sticks with people’s wishes written on them are burned on the grounds of the Hirayu shrine and water brought from each of the hot springs is boiled in a giant pot.
The priest sprinkles the hot water over the crowd of pilgrims and prays for their good health and prosperity in business.
April 18 ,2025 at 10:00 AM
On the Hida side of the Northern Japan Alps, which lie within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, there is a mountain opening festival called "Banryu-sai (Banryu festival)" .
This Banryu-sai festival is an annual event held to mark the arrival of spring in this snowy region.
The purpose is to commemorate the great work of the holy monk Banryu, who opened up Mt. Yarigatake and Mt. Kasagatake by erecting Buddhist monuments on their peaks.
It is also signifies the hope for safety in the Northern Japan Alps.
April 08 ,2025 at 11:32 AM
The cherry trees of Okuhida-Onsengo begin to blossom around the end of April each year. This is about 1 month later than in the flatlands. The cherry blossoms of Tochio-Onsen Horadani are especially beautiful. During the period of the cherry blossom festival, the paths lined with cherry trees and the public open-air spa "Kojin-no-yu" are lit up with paper lanterns in celebration of the late-coming spring of Okuhida-Onsengo.
April 03 ,2025 at 10:14 AM
Thank you for your continued support of the Okuhida-Onsengo Hot Springs.
We are pleased to announce that Shinhotaka-no-Yu, a riverside open-air bath surrounded by beautiful nature, will open for the 2025 season as follows:
March 14 ,2025 at 09:41 AM
The "Kyo mo, Ii Hida 2025" campaign, organized by JR Central, offers a special opportunity to fully experience the charms of the Hida region, including Okuhida Onsengo. Immerse yourself in the ultimate hot spring tour at five renowned onsen villages surrounded by the breathtaking nature of Okuhida.
https://market.jr-central.co.jp/tavisit/iihida2025/
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