basic information

The Furukawa Festival is held annually on April 19 and 20.

In the late evening of the 19th, a large drum (okoshidaiko) is carried through the town by barely dressed men, while beautifully decorated festival floats, similar to those of the Takayama Festival, are displayed in the streets during daytime.

Around the year, visitors to Furukawa can learn more about the festival in the Furukawa Festival Hall (Furukawa Matsuri Kan), also known as Okoshidaiko no Sato. Some of the actual festival floats are stored and displayed in the hall.

Other attractions include a karakuri puppet performance and a 3D movie theater, which lets you experience the festival from a close distance.

Festival float in front of the hall

Replica of the Okoshidaiko

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how to get there

The Furukawa Festival Hall is located in the Festival Square, a small public park in the town center, less than 10 minutes from the station on foot.

How to get to and around Furukawa

Admission: 800 Yen (Festival Hall only), 900 Yen (Festival Hall and Takumikan)
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (to 16:30 from December through February). Closed from December 28 to January 2.

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