Historical Experience: A rare chance to see people in magnificent costumes portraying legendary heroes like Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu up close.
Smart Sightseeing: On the final Sunday of the festival, many paid attractions like Nagoya Castle offer free admission, making it a great time for sightseeing.
Modern Entertainment: Enjoy a blend of tradition and modern fun with live performances by local idols alongside the historical parade.

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Weather forecast

Sun

11/1

20°/11°

Mon

11/2

16°/13°

100%

Tue

11/3

21°/12°

Wed

11/4

20°/10°

34%

Thu

11/5

18°/13°

96%

Fri

11/6

22°/12°

27%

Sat

11/7

16°/9°

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Tips

Clothing & Gear
As viewing is primarily outdoors, we recommend comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate gear.
Crowds
Expect extremely large crowds with over 2 million visitors annually; please allow extra travel time.
Facility Access
While some facilities like Nagoya Castle are free on Sunday, please verify details on the official website.

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