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Historic Okehazama Battlefield Festival and Buddhist Lantern Festival

Nagoya-City Historic Okehazama Battlefield Festival and Buddhist Lantern Festival

Date : 05/19/2024

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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 parade of warriors wearing Warring States period armor; guided tours around historically significant spots; 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	: Sun, May 19, 2024
Holding time	: 10:00 am–8:00 pm Buddhist Lantern Festival • Lantern reception: 3:00 pm–6:30 pm • Lantern lighting: 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
Place	: Historic Okehazama Battlefield Park, Chofukuji Temple, and the O Pond area
Location	: 〒458-0913 3-chome, Okehazama-Kita, Midori-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Fee	: Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.

Parking	: Unavailable Note: • Use public transportation if possible.
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.
Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.

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ACCESS

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.
Access by car

Approx. 10 min. (2 km) south from Arimatsu Exit on the Nagoya Daini Kanjo (Mei-Nikan) Expressway.

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