An armored procession recreates the era of Takeda Shingen in Kofu. It is a modern historical celebration downtown, not a tour of the original battlefields.
Photo: 江戸村のとくぞう · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original date label: Taken on 29 October 2022, 17:25:26. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.
Shingen-ko Festival dates
April 3–5, 2026; this edition has ended
Past confirmed edition · not next year’s dates
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Kofu · 甲府
Maizuru Castle Park and central Kofu
舞鶴城公園・甲府市街
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
From Shinjuku, take a Chuo Line limited express to Kofu Station. Maizuru Castle Park is south of the station; use the festival map to select a procession viewing street.
History and traditions
The modern festival commemorates Takeda Shingen and his legacy in the region.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Maizuru Castle Park
舞鶴城公園
Before you visit Shingen-ko Festival
When is Shingen-ko Festival?
April 3–5, 2026; this edition has ended. The year shown belongs to this specific edition, not an automatically repeated future booking date. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Shingen-ko Festival by public transportation?
From Shinjuku, take a Chuo Line limited express to Kofu Station. Maizuru Castle Park is south of the station; use the festival map to select a procession viewing street.
What should I plan before visiting Shingen-ko Festival?
Choose between the castle-park gathering and the moving street procession for photographs. A visit to Takeda Shrine requires a separate trip from the downtown festival area.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.yamanashi-kankou.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- kofu-tourism.com — official festival or destination information ↗
- kofu-tourism.com — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.