historical festivals in Japan

Historical festivals & samurai parades in Japan in November 2026

Festivals, fireworks and events in historical festivals, samurai processions, battle reenactments & castle festivals across Japan in November 2026.

November 2026 — 14 events

Nov 1 (Sun) 4

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 Oct 11 (Sun) – Nov 4 (Wed) 09:00〜21:00

Castle festivals 熊本県 Special Historic Site Kumamoto Castle Ruins Secondary source

Kumamoto Castle Autumn Festival

This autumn festival takes place at Kumamoto Castle, a symbol of Kumamoto.

Upcoming Oct 23 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun) 8:45〜17:00

Castle festivals 京都府 Nijo Castle (元離宮二条城)

Nijo Castle Festival 2026

An event to enjoy autumn at Nijo Castle. A variety of activities await day and night.

Paid Outdoor Kid-friendly

Upcoming Nov 1 (Sun)

Historical processions 長野県 Ueda City Downtown Area (上田市中心市街地, around Ueda Castle Ruins Park)

44th Ueda Sanada Festival

A grand warrior parade featuring Sanada warriors will unfold in Ueda City.

Nov 2 (Mon) 1

Upcoming Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 4 (Wed) 19:30〜22:00, 09:30〜16:30, 10:00〜17:30

Castle festivals 佐賀県 Karatsu Shrine (唐津神社) Secondary source

Karatsu Kunchi

An autumn festival recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Karatsu City.

Free Evening

Nov 3 (Tue) 3

Upcoming Nov 3 (Tue) 13:00〜14:30

Castle festivals 滋賀県 Around Hikone Castle (彦根城周辺) Secondary source

73rd Hikone Castle Festival Parade

The representative autumn event of Hikone, the 'Hikone Castle Festival Parade' will be held.

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Upcoming Nov 3 (Tue) 10:00〜14:30

Historical processions 神奈川県 Hakone Yumoto (箱根湯本) Secondary source

Hakone Daimyo Procession

A festival recreating the lord's procession from the Edo period in Hakone Yumoto.

Free

Upcoming Nov 3 (Tue)

Historical processions 兵庫県 Around Izushi Castle Ruins (出石城跡周辺)

Izushi Castle Festival

The Izushi Castle Festival is held every year on November 3rd. A parade of child feudal lords strolls through the town, and the spear throwing by adults is also a highlight.

Free

Nov 7 (Sat) 2

Upcoming Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun)

Castle festivals 長野県 Ueda Castle Ruins Park (上田城跡公園)

20th Ueda Castle Autumn Leaves Festival

A festival to enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves surrounding Ueda Castle.

Upcoming Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10時～16時

Historical processions 岐阜県 Gifu City Central District Secondary source

Gifu City Industry and Agriculture Festival – Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri

The Gifu Nobunaga Matsuri, an autumn tradition in Gifu City, will be held!

Nov 8 (Sun) 2

Upcoming Nov 8 (Sun)

Castle festivals 埼玉県 Gyoda City Industrial Culture Hall, Saitama Prefecture Gyoda Local Government Office, Surroundings of Shinjō (忍城) Secondary source

47th GYODA Commerce Festival & Shinjō Era Festival

A highly popular festival held in Gyoda City.

Upcoming Nov 8 (Sun) 09:00〜17:00

Battle re-enactments 山梨県 Fuji City Hall (笛吹市役所本館) Front, Fuji River Riverside (笛吹川河川敷)

Kawanakajima Battle Spectacle

This is an interactive event that reenacts the Kawanakajima Battle.

Nov 14 (Sat) 1

Upcoming Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun)

Castle festivals 栃木県 Tochigi City

Tochigi Autumn Festival

A spectacular festival in Tochigi City that recreates the Edo period.

Outdoor Kid-friendly

Nov 15 (Sun) 1

Upcoming Nov 15 (Sun) 8:00～16:00

Historical processions 山口県 Chuo Park (中央公園) and various locations in Hagi City

Hagi Jidai Matsuri

A festival that vividly portrays the history of the Edo period in Hagi.

Free