It is thought that the float first appeared in 1718. In 1804 this float was partially destroyed, but it was reconstructed in this from sometimes after 1848. Most of the carving on this float was done by YOROKU TANIGUCHI. The marionette dolls were remade in 1819 and again in 1968.Pictures:Festival floats of Takayama festival published by Hida takayama tourism association