historical festivals in Japan

Historical festivals & samurai parades in Japan on 26 September 2026 (Sat)

Events in historical festivals, samurai processions, battle reenactments & castle festivals across Japan on 26 September 2026 (Sat), as a list and on a map. 1 of them open on this day and 1 finish on it.

26 September 2026 (Sat) — 4 events

Only on this day 1

A one-day event

Upcoming Sep 26 (Sat) 16:00～20:30

Castle festivals 岡山県 Inukurashiki Ekimae Street and Inukurashiki Station South Park

75th Tamashima Festival

The Tamashima Festival will be held on September 26, 2026 (Saturday) and is a community-driven handmade festival.

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Also running 3

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.

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