Matsuri Festivals
Isehara Tourism Doken Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 4, 13:00–19:30 · Isehara Station, Isehara · Kanagawa
This event has ended. See what is coming up next:
Dates
- Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026, 13:00–19:30
About this event
SummaryA major festival in Isehara City honoring the Sengoku period warrior Takeda Nobutsuna, known for his role in building Edo Castle.
Highlights
- Features a unique parade with actors portraying historical figures
- Includes a traditional pillar-pulling ceremony from a sister city
- Combines historical reenactment with cultural pilgrimage
Details
This is the largest festival in Isehara, dedicated to Takeda Nobutsuna, a warrior who spent his final years in the city. On the second day, the event features the "Takeda Nobutsuna Falconry Procession and Hojo Masako Pilgrimage to Higashi Yakushi Temple." The role of Nobutsuna is performed by Minoru Kishihara, a meteorologist and disaster prevention expert, while Masako is portrayed by actress and model Tomoka Kurotani. Additionally, after a three-year break, the festival will host the "O-bashira-sato-biki," a traditional event involving the pulling of wooden pillars, brought from Chino City in Nagano Prefecture, along with various other cultural activities.
Also on the list: Matsuri Festivals in Kanagawa
No events on these dates. Try another filter.
