Feel like you’ve gone back in time as samurai fans and history buffs gather from all over the world for this exciting, historical two-day event where we celebrate the largest and most important battle in Japanese feudal history!
Here are some of the main highlights from the festival weekend:
【Saturday, Oct 11th】
※ Traditional Japanese Blade Forging
(Jinbano Park Venue) 10:00-11:00, 14:00-15:00 (also on Sunday 12th at 11:30-12:30, 14:00-15:00)
※ Sekigahara Sengoku Live Musical Performances
(Fureai Plaza Stage) 14:30-16:00
※ Tozai Hanaike Flower Arranging Battle
(Jinbano Park Stage) 12:30-14:00
【Sunday, Oct 12th】
※ Martial Arts Demonstration and Costumed Samurai Drama Stage Performances
(Mt. Sasao Stage) Marial Arts Demo at 11:00- 11:30, 14:30-15:00, Samurai Drama at 10:30-11:00, 14:00-14:30
※ Samurai Riflemen Firing Demonstrations
10:00-10:30 (Mt. Sasao), 12:00-12:30 (Sekigahara Fureai Plaza)
※East-West Human Shogi Game
(Jinbano Park Stage) 10:00-11:30
【MAIN EVENT】
※ Battle Formation Performance
(Mt. Sasao) 12:00-12:50
※ Battle Procession of All Armies
(Mt. Sasao to Jinbano Venue) 12:50-13:30
※ Sekigahara Battle Reenactment
(Fureai Plaza) 14:00-15:00
Check out the various stalls selling merchandise and souvenirs throughout the two-day festival. Beyond these festival events, Sekigahara boasts a large museum, various nature trails, and historical areas (like Sekigahara-juku), so there’s more than enough to keep you busy during this unforgettable event!
Please note that some events are weather-dependent.
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