Historical festivals & samurai parades in Japan on 3 October 2026 (Sat)
Events in historical festivals, samurai processions, battle reenactments & castle festivals across Japan on 3 October 2026 (Sat), as a list and on a map. 4 of them open on this day and 2 finish on it.
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3 October 2026 (Sat) — 8 events
Only on this day 2
A one-day event
27th Tottori 320,000 Stone Castle Festival
At the Tottori 320,000 Stone Castle Festival, enjoy a magnificent parade and demonstrations of matchlock guns.
19th Oni Kojiro Festival
The Oni Kojiro Festival held at Shiroishi Castle is a grand autumn festival that reenacts epic battles.
Starts on this day 2
Opens on this day
59th Dokkan Festival
The 59th Dokkan Festival will be held in Isehara City on October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026.
59th Isehara Tourism Dokkan Festival
Experience the culture of Isehara City at the Dokkan Festival.
Also running 4
Continues before and after this day
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.
26th Joetsu Town Kurakawa Machiya Byobugai Festival
This festival offers free public access to traditional screens in Kurakawa's machiya (townhouses).
Sekigahara Battle Festival and Sekigahara Battlefield Walking Tour
Experience the history of Sekigahara in this autumn event.
