When does Nagoya Matsuri take place?

Nagoya Matsuri takes place from 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-11.

Where is Nagoya Matsuri held?

Nagoya Matsuri is held at Hisaya-odori Park and Sakae area in Aichi, Japan.

Where can I confirm the official status of Nagoya Matsuri?

Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.nagoya-festival.jp/.

What is the current status of Nagoya Matsuri?

The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.

Is Nagoya Matsuri free to attend?

Yes, Nagoya Matsuri is free to attend.

What is the admission fee for Nagoya Matsuri?

The admission fee for Nagoya Matsuri is ¥0.

How crowded is Nagoya Matsuri?

The typical crowd level is high.

What are the highlights of Nagoya Matsuri?

Grand parade of the Three Great Unifiers (Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Ieyasu) in samurai armor; Karakuri ningyō mechanical puppet performances on festival floats; Various entertainment stages and food stalls throughout the city

How do I get to Nagoya Matsuri?

Nagoya Station (JR/Meitetsu/Kintetsu), then take the Higashiyama Line to Sakae Station. Hisaya-odori Park is directly accessible from Sakae Station.

What should I know before attending Nagoya Matsuri?

Many Nagoya city facilities offer free admission during the festival weekend. The parade runs along Hisaya-odori around midday on both days. Combine with visits to Nagoya Castle, which also hosts special events.

Nagoya Matsuri 2026 Dates — Warlord Parade & Access Guide

Name: Nagoya Matsuri
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Hisaya-odori Park and Sakae area

Nagoya's grand festival featuring a parade of the three great warlords.

Nagoya Matsuri is the city's premier autumn festival, featuring a grand parade with three massive floats carrying mechanical puppets (karakuri ningyō), a samurai procession with warriors dressed as the three great heroes of Nagoya — Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The festival celebrates Nagoya's rich connection to the three unifiers of Japan.

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