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Nagoya Festival

Name: Nagoya Festival
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Area from Nagoya Station to Nagoya Castle

名古屋まつり

Experience a grand parade featuring the three great unifiers: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.

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Schedule

October 3, 2026

Guide5 min read

The Nagoya Festival is a major historical celebration held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Highlights

Historical ParadeFree Admission PerksLocal Entertainment

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About Nagoya Festival

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

Wed

9/16

24°/22°

100%

Thu

9/17

29°/21°

96%

Fri

9/18

28°/22°

16%

Sat

9/19

30°/22°

31%

Sun

9/20

31°/23°

31%

Mon

9/21

32°/23°

31%

Tue

9/22

29°/21°

23%

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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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