Furukawa Matsuri, designated as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the government, is an exhilarating festival held on April 19th and 20th annually. The festival consists of two parts: "Okoshi Daiko" or Rousing Drum parade and the gorgeous "Yatai" or festival floats parade. The Okoshi Daiko parade has hundreds of men carrying the big drum which are played occasionally by two men on the top. Yatai parade has nine beautifully decorated festival floats moving through Furukawa Town. Do not miss this if you are in Furukawa during this time of the year.If visitors come to Hida Furukawa during other times of the year, they can always stop by Hida Furukawa Matsuri Kaikan. It has 3D movie of Furukawa Matsuri and diplays three real Yatai floats where visitors can experience a small glimpse of the festive atmosphere of the Furukawa Matsuri.