Festivals of Japan

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

Matsushiro Sanada Jumangoku Festival - Nagano

This autumn festival honors ten generations and over 250 years of good governance of the Sanada clan in Matsushiro.
The main attraction of the festival is the lively Sanada jumangoku gyouretsu parade where more than 250 people dress up as samurai and princesses and walk through the town.

Event Dates Every year in the second week of October
Event Details October 11 (Saturday) to October 12 (Sunday), 2025
Sanada jumangoku gyouretsu parade:October 12 (Sunday)
Please see the official website for details.
Official site http://matsushiro-fes.com/sanada/
Location (venue) Matsushiro Castle ruins
Address 44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano-shi, Nagano
Region Chubu
Category Processions and parades

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

update: Aug.21.2025

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