This float is also one of the oldest remaining masterpieces. In 1875 GYOJIN TAI was partially destroyed by fire, and soon after that it was rebuilt to its present simple form; however, it was absent from the festival from the end of 19th century until it finally reappeared in 1951. The carving of the old man is dated to 1782.Pictures:Festival floats of Takayama festival published by Hida takayama tourism association