Takayama Matsuri | Japan

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The Takayama Festivals (Takayama Matsuri) are held every spring and fall in Takayama, Japan. These festivals are famous for the large ornate floats, or yatai, which roam around the city at night. The floats date back to the 17th century, and are decorated with intricate carvings of gilded wood and detailed metal-work.

Takayama is one of the 33 Float Festivals added to the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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