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Home - Travel - Sightseeing Guide - Chubu - Furukawa
Furukawa Festival Hall
# 2   of 4 sights
in Furukawa

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

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

Hours and Fees
Hours:9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from December through February)
Closed:December 28 to January 2
Admission:800 yen Festival Hall only
900 yen combination ticket incudes both Festival Hall and Takumikan

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2nd of 4 most visited sights in Furukawa.
436th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

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