Festivals of Japan

Experience traditional culture and seasonal celebrations by attending a Japanese festival!

Odawara Hojo Godai Festival - Kanagawa

This is the largest tourism event in Odawara. The parade covers a route approximately 2.1 kilometers long and features a total of 1,600 participants from the city, including a procession of warriors styled after historic lords of the castle, marching bands from city school music programs and the Ground Self Defense Force, and Mikoshi portable shrines.

Event Dates 3 May every year (tentative)
Event Details 11:00-16:00
Official site https://www.odawara-kankou.com/
Location (venue) Odawarajoshi Park and vicinity
Address 3 Jonai Odawara-shi, Kanagawa
Region Kanto
Category Bravery, Processions and parades

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Feb.17.2026

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