TOCHIGI
Nikko Toshogu Shrine Autumn Grand Festival
A stirring view of the procession of 1000 samurai warriors
This traditional festival is a re-enactment of the relocation of Divine Spirit of the great shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa from Mt. Kuno in Shizuoka to Nikko.
Dressed in extravagant costumes, over 1,000 shrine-parishioners parade down the streets.
One the day before the festival, the performance of “Yabusame”, horseback archery, is also worth seeing.
Dressed in extravagant costumes, over 1,000 shrine-parishioners parade down the streets.
One the day before the festival, the performance of “Yabusame”, horseback archery, is also worth seeing.
Access Information
6 minutes from Nikko Station or Tobu-Nikko Station by World Heritage Tour bus to Nishisando bus stop.
Phone number
0288-54-0560（Nikko City Tourism Association）
Contact
0288-54-0560（Nikko City Tourism Association）