historical festivals in Japan

Historical festivals & samurai parades in Japan on 1 August 2026 (Sat)

Events in historical festivals, samurai processions, battle reenactments & castle festivals across Japan on 1 August 2026 (Sat), as a list and on a map.

1 August 2026 (Sat)は過ぎました。この日の内容は記録として残しています。 Todayのページまたはthe latest listingsをご覧ください。

1 August 2026 (Sat) — 3 events

Now on Apr 30 (Thu) – Oct 18 (Sun) 春: 11:00〜11:30, 13:30〜14:00; 秋: 13:30〜15:00

Battle re-enactments 長野県 Matsumoto Castle Honmaru Garden (松本城本丸庭園) Secondary source

National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Traditional Artillery Demonstration

This is an event featuring traditional artillery demonstrations held at the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle.

Free

Now on Jul 1 (Wed) – Dec 31 (Thu) 12:00〜

Battle re-enactments 山口県 Ukai Plaza (鵜飼広場)

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.

Ended Jul 31 (Fri) – Aug 4 (Tue)

Shrine rituals & tradition 青森県 八戸市中心街 Secondary source

八戸三社大祭

八戸三社大祭は、7月31日から8月4日まで開催される八戸地方最大のお祭りです。豪華な山車の運行や多彩な神社行列が見どころです。