Nagoya Festival Parade
ParadeChubu(Aichi)
Annual eventDates
2026-10-10 — 2026-10-11
Venue
Hisaya Odori Park and Sakae area
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
CrowdedGrand parade of the three great warlords — Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu.
The Nagoya Festival features a grand historical parade (Emaki Gyoretsu) recreating the processions of the three great feudal lords born in Nagoya: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Over 600 participants in period costumes march through the city center with floats and traditional performances.
Highlights
Historical parade of Japan's three great unifiers in period costumes; Over 600 participants with floats and traditional performances; Free admission to Nagoya Castle during the festival
Access
Nagoya Subway Sakae Station, direct access to Hisaya Odori Park. Or Nagoya Station, 10-minute subway ride.
Tips for Visitors
Nagoya Castle offers free admission during the festival weekend. The parade route along Hisaya Odori is long, so you can find a good viewing spot even without arriving early.