The fall festival is beautiful to begin with, but at night it has an even warmer and more unique feel to it. You can watch side by side with the locals as the beautiful and huge festival floats are maneuvered by hand (many hands!) through the narrow streets. Watch as groups of men in special dress push and pull the carts along. Paper lanterns and candles keep the floats lit up and visible in the dark. After the floats have finished their tour, get a bite to eat from the many food vendors ready to satisfy you!
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Takayama Fall Festival: Night View
See the Festival Floats in a New Light: Paper Lanterns

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Floats are lit up with the warm light of paper lanterns

Detail of the ornate festival floatts on display

Paper Lanterns give off a warm glow at night

A man working in the parade dressed in the traditional clothing of the festival

Close up detail of the decorations on a float

Festival Float detail - experiene the beauty for yourself

Groups of men work together to move & steer the floats through the streets.

Okonomiyaki is just one of the many foods available outside during the festival

Another food option is grilled seafood (all types!) on a stick!

The candied fruit is a local favorite and a good end to the night
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