The Yatai (float), many of date from the 17th century, are decorated with complicated carvings gilded wood and detailed metaworks, Rich design, similar in style to art from Kyoto in the Momoyama era, is blended with elements from the early Edo period, and is equal to the spread Nikko Shrine near Tokyo.

These two styles of art were combined by local artisans whose skills the special character of the Hida-Takayama region.

Detailed carving, lacquering and beautiful decorative metalworks is found not only on the outside of the floats, but inside as well, under the roof and bihind the panels, where the work is amazingly detailed.