Shingen-ko Festival: dates, venue and how to get there
Kofu · 信玄公祭り
What to expect
A procession recreates the appearance of warriors from Takeda Shingen’s era. The gathering and departure at the central venue are different scenes from the later street procession.
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Festival dates and programme
Past edition
3–5 April 2026; next edition awaits official announcement
The dates refer to the edition shown, not every future year. Programme times are in JST. Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. Check the organiser’s latest notices for individual performances, weather changes and tickets.
Where the festival takes place
Kofu · 甲府
Maizuru Castle Park and central Kofu
舞鶴城公園・甲府市街
The location below marks one representative venue or route section. It is not the whole procession or every entrance; use the organiser’s venue map for your programme.
Getting there by train or bus
Take a JR Chuo Line limited express from Shinjuku to Kofu. Maizuru Castle Park is south of the station; locate the procession section on the festival map.
Find a public transport route from your starting point ↗History and local traditions
This modern festival honours Takeda Shingen. Its city procession is a historical recreation, not a visit to an original battlefield.
Plan your visit
If armour and group formations interest you, plan for the gathering as well as the march. Check the current programme rather than assuming an old festival weekend repeats.
Editorial suggestion based on the festival’s venues and viewing format; no personal attendance is claimed.
Shingen-ko Festival: questions travellers ask
When is Shingen-ko Festival?
Shingen-ko Festival: 3–5 April 2026; next edition awaits official announcement. These dates refer only to the stated edition. Check the organiser’s daily programme and weather notices before travelling.
How do I get to Shingen-ko Festival by public transport?
Take a JR Chuo Line limited express from Shinjuku to Kofu. Maizuru Castle Park is south of the station; locate the procession section on the festival map.
Is the Shingen-ko Festival held at a historic battlefield?
The main festival takes place around Maizuru Castle Park and central Kofu. It recreates a warrior procession rather than following an original battle route.
Official programme and sources
- www.yamanashi-kankou.jp: Official festival and visitor guidance ↗
- kofu-tourism.com: Official location, transport or historical reference ↗
Reviewed . Some official pages are in Japanese. Open the source for this edition’s venue, daily programme and access conditions.