Matsuri Yatai

The Matsuri is famous for the large ornate floats, or yatai, which are parked along city streets during the festival and roam around town in the evening. The floats date back to the 17th century, and are decorated with intricate carvings of gilded wood and detailed metal-work, blended with elements from the early Edo period. Detailed carving, lacquering and beautiful decorative metal-works is found not only on the outside of the floats, but inside as well, under the roof and behind the panels, where the work is amazingly detailed. The floats are also “gorgeously decorated with embroidered drapery. The floats are stored in protective shelters during rains.