The Nagoya Festival takes place in Nagoya City, Aichi, and is one of the city’s major autumn festivals, celebrating Nagoya’s history, traditional culture, and local attractions. First held in 1955, the festival is closely associated with the Three Great Warlords of Japanese history: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Experience Nagoya’s samurai history and traditional culture

The Nagoya Festival has long been associated with the Three Great Warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Although the traditional parade will not be held in 2026, a Three Heroes Float Exhibition will take place at Hisaya Odori Park. Visitors can also enjoy performances by warrior reenactors, offering an entertaining introduction to Japan’s samurai culture and the historical figures connected with Nagoya.

The festival will also feature traditional Japanese performing arts, including float music and karakuri puppet performances. Kagura music performances will add to the traditional atmosphere, giving international visitors an opportunity to experience Japanese cultural traditions while exploring central Nagoya.

Nagoya’s local food culture will also be represented at a gourmet zone featuring Nagoya cuisine, allowing visitors to enjoy regional specialties as part of their festival experience.

The 2026 festival will be centered around Hisaya Odori Park, making it easy to combine the event with sightseeing, shopping, and dining in the Sakae area.

Key Details
Dates: Sat, October 17 – Sun, October 18, 2026
Venue: Hisaya Odori Park, Nagoya City, Aichi
Main venue: Edion Hisaya Plaza
Admission: free attendance

Access
Nagoya Municipal Subway: approximately 5 minutes on foot from Sakae Station
Nagoya Municipal Subway: approximately 5 minutes on foot from Hisaya-odori Station
From Nagoya Station: approximately 5–10 minutes by subway to the Sakae / Hisaya-odori area

The traditional Nagoya Festival Parade will not be held in 2026, so there will be no traffic restrictions associated with the parade.

Inquiries
Nagoya Festival Cooperation Association
Tel: 052-972-7611

Please check the official website for the latest details on the festival schedule, programs, and other information, as some details may be updated or changed.