Historic Okehazama Battlefield Festival and Buddhist Lantern Festival
Date: May 17,2026(Sun)
Remembering the many who gave their lives to create the Japan we know today
The Battle of Okehazama took place in the city of Nagoya's Okehazama area between powerful generals Oda Nobunaga and Imagawa Yoshimoto during Japan's ancient Warring States period (circa 1467–1590). This event is a memorial festival for those who fell during the historic battle which changed the course of history in Japan.
Festivities include a memorial service; guided tours around historically significant spots; battle armor try-on experience; and once the sun goes down, a memorial service with some 3,500 candles lit around O Pond. The surreal scene draws in history fans and festival enthusiasts alike from far and wide.
EVENT OVERVIEW
| Date | 10:00 am–8:00 pm • Guided tours: From 9:30 am • Battle armor try-on experience: Around 10:00 am–10:20 am • Buddhist Lantern Festival: • Lantern reception: 3:00 pm–6:30 pm • Lantern lighting: 6:30 pm–8:00 pm |
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| Place | Historic Okehazama Battlefield Park, Chofukuji Temple, and the O Pond area • Guided tours: Historic Okehazama Battlefield Park • Battle armor try-on experience: Main Hall, Chofukuji Temple and Historic Okehazama Battlefield Park • Buddhist Lantern Festival: O Pond area |
| Location | 〒458-0913 3-chome, Okehazama-Kita, Midori-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi (Historic Okehazama Battlefield Park) |
| Fee | Free of charge |
| Parking | Use public transportation if possible as there is no parking for this event. |
| Phone number | 052-755-3593 (Okehazama Battlefield Tourist Information Center, available 10:00 am–4:00 pm) |
Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- From Arimatsu Station (in turn reachable from Meitetsu Nagoya Station), take the Nagoya City Bus's Midori Loop Line to Okehazama Kosenjo Koen Bus Stop or Okehazama Teramae Bus Stop and walk approx. 1 min.
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- Access by car
- Approx. 10 min. (2 km) south from Arimatsu Exit on the Nagoya Daini Kanjo (Mei-Nikan) Expressway.
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