Do you know Oda Nobunaga? He’s one of the most well-known figures in Japanese history, one of the three great unifiers of Japan! Here in Gifu, he is really popular (there’s even a golden statue of him at Gifu Station!) since he used Gifu as his major base during his campaign to unite Japan in the Warring States period (1232-1603). He was the one who gave Gifu its current name!

  • Matchlock muskets being fired during Gifu City’s Nobunaga Festival!
  • Feel history come to life!
  • Watch historical figures parade down the streets of central Gifu!
  • Watch the Cavalry Parade in central Gifu City!

The Gifu City Industry and Agriculture Festival-Nobunaga Festival is going to be held in downtown Gifu City on the first weekend of November this year from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, and it will be an action-packed couple of days that you really won’t want to miss!

Here are a few of the events to look forward to but keep an eye on the official websites to keep up-to-date!

【Nov. 1st, Saturday】
※ Memorial Service for Oda Nobunaga
※ Dance Stage Event

【Nov. 2nd, Sunday】
※ Nobunaga Cavalry Parade

【Both days】
※ Gifu City Agricultural Festival
※ Gifu Nobunaga Station Market
※ Kin Park Kids Event

For more info:

Visit Gifu – Gifu Nobunaga Festival

Official event webpage and pamphlets:

Nobunaga Event Webpage (Japanese with English Translation available)
Nobunaga Festival Pamphlet (Japanese)