Watch a famous kabuki parade
One of the most well-known aspects of the Ko Summer Festival is its gorgeous Kabuki Parade.
Young men dress up as outlaw Ishikawa Goemon, the Shiranami Gonin Otoko bandits, Okaru and Kampei theatrical characters, warrior monk Benkei, and others in gorgeous costumes featuring fantastic gradation. When the men strike poses, the crowd erupts in applause with frantic screams!
However, the main spectacle of the parade is the procession of beautiful courtesans. Two short-haired young maidens walk before a gorgeous, high-ranking oiran courtesan with two attendants at each side for a total of five walking the street. When the oiran walks in a distinctively elegant way with her high geta footwear, the crowd again goes crazy.
EVENT OVERVIEW
| Date | Fri, Aug 7–Sun, Aug 9, 2026 |
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| Time | • Fri, Aug 7: From 6:30 pm • Sat, Aug 8: 6:00 pm–9:30 pm • Sun, Aug 9: 12:00 pm–9:30 pm |
| Location | Oyashiro Jinja Shrine |
| Location | 5 Ryuka, Ko-cho, Toyokawa-shi, Aichi Note: • The Access Map shows the location of Oyashiro Jinja Shrine. |
| Inquiries | 0533-88-9622 (Oyashiro Jinja Shrine) |
| Parking | Unavailable Note: • Use public transportation or parking lots around Ko Station available for a fee. |
| Links | Toyokawa Visitors Bureau event page (Japanese) |
