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Utsunomiya Castle Festival

Name: Utsunomiya Castle Festival
Start: 2025-10-19T10:00:00+09:00
End: 2025-10-19T15:00:00+09:00
Location: Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

The parade is spectacular!

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

10/19(Sun) 10:00～15:00

Started in 1996, this festival is designed to help people learn about the history of Utsunomiya. The main event is a historical parade modeled after the scene when the 46th lord of Utsunomiya, Tadaaki Toda, entered the castle in Utsunomiya on his way to pay a visit to Nikko as a representative of the shogun. A large number of citizens dressed in matching happi coats, traditional straw sandals, and carrying tools parade through the city center of Utsunomiya.

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Map & Location

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

About 20 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway 'Utsunomiya IC' / About 25 minutes from 'Kanuma IC'.

About 5 minutes from JR Utsunomiya Station on the Kanto Bus bound for 'Sakushin Gakuin Komin', get off at 'Babacho', and walk about 8 minutes.

Details about Utsunomiya Castle Festival

Date & Time: 10/19(Sun) 10:00～15:00
Venue: Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park
Address: 1-15 Honmaru-cho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
parking: Use of city hall parking lot
Access: About 20 minutes from the Tohoku Expressway 'Utsunomiya IC' / About 25 minutes from 'Kanuma IC'.
Access (Public): About 5 minutes from JR Utsunomiya Station on the Kanto Bus bound for 'Sakushin Gakuin Komin', get off at 'Babacho', and walk about 8 minutes.
Contact: 028-678-8039 （Utsunomiya Tourism and Convention Association）
URL: https://www.utsunomiya-cvb.org/event/detail_20032.html