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2026 Innoshima Suigun Festival (Sea Festival)
A festival in Innoshima themed around the Suigun (naval forces), featuring thrilling races and beautiful fireworks.
Battle of Sekigahara Day Event
This event celebrates 'Battle of Sekigahara Day' in Sekigahara Town, offering a unique samurai armor experience and martial arts demonstrations to connect with history.
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26th Joetsu Town Kurakawa Machiya Byobugai Festival
This festival offers free public access to traditional screens in Kurakawa's machiya (townhouses).
Sekigahara Battle Day Special Event: Signal Smoke Tour 2026
A special tour held on Sekigahara Battle Day.
Aizu Festival
Aizu's largest festival, an event to express gratitude to our ancestors.
420th Anniversary Pre-Event of Hikone Castle: Hikone Castle Historical Scroll
Experience the charm of Hikone Castle while immersing yourself in the culture of the Sengoku and Edo periods.
Demonstration of Matchlocks and Iaijutsu
Enjoy an event featuring a demonstration of matchlocks and iaijutsu at the Matsue History Museum (松江歴史館).
Himeji Minato Festival Fireworks Festival 2026
A fireworks festival will be held at the Himeji Minato Festival. Enjoy spectacular fireworks.
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Tsuki o Sukuu Tokugawaen Kangan-kai
Experience a special moment enjoying the beautiful moon at the moon-viewing event in Tokugawaen.
75th Tamashima Festival
The Tamashima Festival will be held on September 26, 2026 (Saturday) and is a community-driven handmade festival.
Kunohe Castle Festival 2026 'Warrior Parade Experience'
Join the authentic armor-wearing warrior parade experience at the Kunohe Castle Festival!
Shiobara Onsen Ancient Hot Spring Festival
A traditional hot spring festival held in Shiobara Onsen.
Sekigahara Battle Festival and Sekigahara Battlefield Walking Tour
Experience the history of Sekigahara in this autumn event.
59th Dokkan Festival
The 59th Dokkan Festival will be held in Isehara City on October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026.
27th Tottori 320,000 Stone Castle Festival
At the Tottori 320,000 Stone Castle Festival, enjoy a magnificent parade and demonstrations of matchlock guns.
59th Isehara Tourism Dokkan Festival
Experience the culture of Isehara City at the Dokkan Festival.
19th Oni Kojiro Festival
The Oni Kojiro Festival held at Shiroishi Castle is a grand autumn festival that reenacts epic battles.
Shonai Grand Festival (荘内大祭)
The Shonai Grand Festival features a traditional procession of samurai in the historical city of Tsuruoka.
2026 Nagasaki Kunchi
A grand festival with over 380 years of history that colors the autumn in Nagasaki.
Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Festival)
The Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Festival), recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, will be held as part of the Takayama Festival's float events.
Ōtsu Festival (大津祭) 2026
A traditional festival that colors the autumn of Ōtsu, featuring elegant floats parading through the city.
57th Maruoka Castle Festival
An event to enjoy the local特色 at Maruoka Castle.
71st Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Festival
The Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stone Festival will be held.
52nd Otaki Castle Festival
A festival celebrating the reconstruction of Otaki Castle, featuring a samurai parade and traditional performances.
Yono Station West Exit Taisho Era Festival Costume Parade
Join us for a costume parade inspired by the Taisho Era! A fun time filled with history awaits.
Kumamoto Castle Autumn Festival
This autumn festival takes place at Kumamoto Castle, a symbol of Kumamoto.
Daimyo Procession
The Daimyo Procession in Toyokawa City is an event that recreates a historical festival.
41st Nagahama Matchlock Gun Tournament
A tournament enjoying matchlock guns will be held in Nagahama.
Kiyosu Castle Nobunaga Festival
The Nobunaga Festival held at Kiyosu Castle. A great opportunity to engage with history.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Grand Festival
An autumn grand festival held at Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The yabusame archery and warrior procession are highlights.
49th Obijojak Festival
A traditional festival celebrating autumn in Obi. Enjoy a historical parade and special live performances.
Kawagoe Festival
The largest festival in Kawagoe featuring the Hikawa Shrine's annual festival and procession.
72nd Nagoya Festival (第72回名古屋まつり)
Experience the traditions and culture of Nagoya at this grand autumn event.
Battle of Sekigahara Festival 2026
Experience the history of Sekigahara at this battle festival.
68th Kokura Castle Festival Samurai Parade
This event features a samurai parade around Kokura Castle.
Kiso Yoshinaka's Uprising Warrior Parade
Enjoy the main event of the Kiso Yoshinaka Uprising Festival, the warrior parade.
53rd Sakai Festival: Matchlock Gun Performances and Parade
The Sakai Festival will feature matchlock gun performances and a parade.
59th Tochio Kenshin Festival
A festival in Tochio to commemorate Uesugi Kenshin.
Ozeki Gahara Festival 2026 - East vs. West in Gifu Sekigahara -
A spectacular event that recreates the Battle of Sekigahara.
Jidai Matsuri
A historic festival held in Kyoto in autumn 2026.
Nijo Castle Festival 2026
An event to enjoy autumn at Nijo Castle. A variety of activities await day and night.
Myōen-ji Pilgrimage
Enjoy a historical procession of samurai.
Aoshu Festival 2026: Aoshu Era Parade
Participants are being recruited for the Aoshu Era Parade as part of the Aoshu Festival.
Machida Jidai Matsuri 2026
The Jidai Matsuri will be held in Machida City for the first time in about two years on October 25, 2026.
44th Ueda Sanada Festival
A grand warrior parade featuring Sanada warriors will unfold in Ueda City.
Karatsu Kunchi
An autumn festival recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Karatsu City.
73rd Hikone Castle Festival Parade
The representative autumn event of Hikone, the 'Hikone Castle Festival Parade' will be held.
Hakone Daimyo Procession
A festival recreating the lord's procession from the Edo period in Hakone Yumoto.
Izushi Castle Festival
The Izushi Castle Festival is held every year on November 3rd. A parade of child feudal lords strolls through the town, and the spear throwing by adults is also a highlight.
20th Ueda Castle Autumn Leaves Festival
A festival to enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves surrounding Ueda Castle.
Gifu City Industry and Agriculture Festival – Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri
The Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri, an autumn tradition in Gifu City, will be held!
47th GYODA Commerce Festival & Shinjō Era Festival
A highly popular festival held in Gyoda City.
Kawanakajima Battle Spectacle
This is an interactive event that reenacts the Kawanakajima Battle.
Tochigi Autumn Festival
A spectacular festival in Tochigi City that recreates the Edo period.
Hagi Jidai Matsuri
A festival that vividly portrays the history of the Edo period in Hagi.
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National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Traditional Artillery Demonstration
This is an event featuring traditional artillery demonstrations held at the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle.
Iwakuni Han Gun Crew Training Demonstration
The Iwakuni Han Gun Crew will showcase their training. This is a rare opportunity to see traditional artillery techniques up close.
