historical festivals in Japan

Historical festivals & samurai parades in Japan on 12 September 2026 (Sat)

Events in historical festivals, samurai processions, battle reenactments & castle festivals across Japan on 12 September 2026 (Sat), as a list and on a map. 3 of them open on this day and 1 finish on it.

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12 September 2026 (Sat) — 6 events

Only on this day 1

A one-day event

Ended Sep 12 (Sat) 16:00〜

Battle re-enactments 愛媛県 Ozu Castle (大洲城) Secondary source

Public Practice of the Ozu Clan Rifle Team

An event where you can observe the public practice of the Ozu Clan Rifle Team.

Starts on this day 2

Opens on this day

Ended Sep 12 (Sat) – Sep 13 (Sun) 15:00～

Historical processions 宮城県 Iwade Yama Cultural Hall (スコーレハウス)

63rd Masamune Ko Festival

The Masamune Ko Festival features a parade of Date warriors and cavalry.

Free

Now on Sep 12 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed)

Battle re-enactments 岐阜県 Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum Secondary source

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.