Utsunomiya Castle Festival

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.

Map & Location

Detailed Information

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