Age unknown. The animal carvings are the among the best masterpieces of YOROKU TANIGUCHI and help give the float its noble air. HOO TAI was also gteatly improved in 1910, when even more embellishments were added. Because of this float's craftsmen's great attention to detail, HOO TAI is thought of as one of the most awe-inspiring of all of Takayama's festival floats.Pictures:Festival floats of Takayama festival published by Hida takayama tourism association