Dosan Festival, April 4th and 5th, and Tejikara Fire Festival, April 11th

It’s time for spring festival season in Gifu! Get in the festive spirit with Gifu City’s Dosan Festival and Tejikara Fire Festival!

Dosan Festival

The festival celebrates Saito Dosan: a fierce samurai from the Warring States era (1467－1603) whose rule created a healthy economic environment in Gifu (known as Inokuchi at the time). Throughout the festival you can enjoy parades, marching bands, flea markets, and much more in the downtown area of Gifu City.

On Saturday evening, watch Inaba Shrine transform under the soft glow of paper lanterns as a procession of festival floats illuminate the night.

• Dates: April 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun)
• Venue: Downtown Gifu City and Inaba Shrine

Tejikara Fire Festival

Experience one of Gifu’s most thrilling and unforgettable fire festivals! A mikoshi (portable shrine) loaded with gunpowder is carried through the streets with sparks flying over the lively festival procession creating a truly spectacular sight. All around, men dance, ring bells and light firecrackers. Lanterns and fireworks start lighting up the night from around 7:00pm until 9:00pm!

• Date: April 11th (Sat)
• Venue: Tejikarao Shrine, Gifu City