historical festivals in Japan

Historical festivals & samurai parades in Japan on 20 September 2026 (Sun)

Events in historical festivals, samurai processions, battle reenactments & castle festivals across Japan on 20 September 2026 (Sun), as a list and on a map. 3 of them open on this day and 3 finish on it.

20 September 2026 (Sun) — 9 events

Only on this day 2

A one-day event

Upcoming Sep 20 (Sun) 11：00～、14：00～

Battle re-enactments 島根県 Matsue History Museum Secondary source

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).

Free Outdoor

Upcoming Sep 20 (Sun)

Castle festivals 兵庫県 Seaside (シーサイド)

Himeji Minato Festival Fireworks Festival 2026

A fireworks festival will be held at the Himeji Minato Festival. Enjoy spectacular fireworks.

Outdoor

Last day 1

Finishes on this day

Now on Aug 30 (Sun) – Sep 20 (Sun) 8:15〜14:30

Battle re-enactments 広島県 Innoshima Amenity Park (因島アメニティ公園)・Shimanami Beach (しまなみビーチ) Secondary source

2026 Innoshima Suigun Festival (Sea Festival)

A festival in Innoshima themed around the Suigun (naval forces), featuring thrilling races and beautiful fireworks.

Starts on this day 1

Opens on this day

Upcoming Sep 20 (Sun) – Sep 22 (Tue) 10:00〜17:00

Castle festivals 滋賀県 Special Historic Site Hikone Castle Ruins (特別史跡彦根城跡) Kinkame Park (金亀児童公園) Secondary source

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.

Free Outdoor Kid-friendly

Also running 5

Continues before and after this day

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.

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.

Upcoming Sep 15 (Tue) – Oct 15 (Thu) 9:00 ～ 17:00

Castle festivals 新潟県 Murakami City, Former Townspeople District Secondary source

26th Joetsu Town Kurakawa Machiya Byobugai Festival

This festival offers free public access to traditional screens in Kurakawa's machiya (townhouses).

Free

Upcoming Sep 19 (Sat) – Sep 21 (Mon)

Castle festivals 福島県 Tsuruga Castle (鶴ヶ城), Shinmei Avenue (神明通り) and more Secondary source

Aizu Festival

Aizu's largest festival, an event to express gratitude to our ancestors.

Free