An autumn festival celebrating Nagoya’s traditions and flavors
Nagoya Festival
The 2026 edition of Nagoya Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/17 〜 2026/10/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- In early October each year / Every year
- Location
- Hisaya Odori Park (Edion Hisaya Plaza, Angel Plaza, Ai Plaza, and Sakae Hirobas)
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission to the Hisaya Odori Park venue is free. Food stalls and some activity booths charge a fee.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn festival where you can experience Nagoya’s history and traditional culture. In 2026, venue events will take place mainly at Hisaya Odori Park, including performances by the samurai corps, Nagoya specialties, festival music and karakuri puppets, and .
About Nagoya Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Petr Vodička File:NagoyaFestival.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Petr Vodička, Wikipedia 投稿者自身による著作物Display size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
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Photographer: Kyu3 File:名古屋まつり 2016：大勢の人で賑わう久屋大通公園の会場 - 1.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Nagoya Festival is an autumn festival hosted by Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, and the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
It began in 1955 and has continued as an event showcasing Nagoya’s history and traditional culture.
In 2026, the usual parade will not take place; instead, stages, booths, and special events will be held mainly at Hisaya Odori Park.
Source: 名古屋まつり - Wikipedia / 第72回 名古屋まつり | イベント検索 | 【公式】愛知県の観光サイトAichi Now
Festival highlights
The main venue in 2026 is set to feature martial arts performances by the samurai corps, a gourmet area serving Nagoya specialties, and booths where visitors can experience Nagoya’s traditional culture.
Flower-decorated vehicles and floats featuring the Three Heroes from the Hometown Heroes Parade will also be on display.
Highlights include dashi festival music and karakuri mechanical puppets, music performances, Bon Odori, and festival stalls.
Source: エンゼル広場 | 名古屋まつり
An autumn festival celebrating Nagoya’s traditions and flavors
What to expect
Visitors can enjoy performances, food, and exhibits and activities showcasing traditional culture as they explore the plazas at Hisaya Odori Park.
Angel Square hosts dashi festival music and karakuri puppets, kagura music, float displays, Bon Odori, and festival stalls, among other events.
Related events, including the Nagoya Castle Autumn Festival, will also be held at the Nagoya Castle venue.
Source: 名古屋城会場 | 名古屋まつり
How to take part
In 2026, enjoy stage performances, traditional culture demonstrations, food stalls, and more, centered around Hisaya Odori Park.
Admission to the Hisaya Odori Park venue is free, but food stalls and some activity booths charge a fee.
The puzzle-solving event “The Three Great Heroes’ Ancient Documents” will also be held; complete challenges in multiple areas to enter a prize drawing.
Tourist facilities around the city, including Nagoya Castle, will also be open free of charge.
The venues throughout Hisaya Odori Park will host stage performances, samurai warrior group performances, dashi hayashi music and mechanical puppets, kagura and hayashi performances, Bon Odori, and more.
You can join the puzzle-solving event at registration desks on Nana-chan Street, near Fushimi Station, and at Angel Plaza.
Those wishing to perform on stage or exhibit at an event venue are advised to contact the Nagoya Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Source: 名が語る、歴史物語 第72回 名古屋まつり｜名古屋市公式ウェブサイト / よくある質問 | 名古屋まつり
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hisaya Odori Park (Edion Hisaya Plaza, Angel Plaza, Ai Plaza, and Sakae Hirobas), Naka Ward, Nagoya.
Events will also take place at the Nagoya Castle venue.
- Train and bus
Sakae Hirobas is just outside Exits 14 and 15 of Sakae Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama and Meijo Lines, and Sakaemachi Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line.
Angel Plaza is a 2-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yabacho Station on the Meijo Line. Edion Hisaya Plaza is a 2-minute walk from Exit 5 or 6 of the same station.
- By car
There is no dedicated parking lot.
Use of public transportation is recommended to help reduce congestion in the surrounding area.
- Parking
No parking or bicycle parking is available.
Address Naka Ward, Nagoya, 460-0008
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 Nagoya Festival was announced as scheduled for October 17 (Saturday) and the 18th (Sunday).
Events at the Hisaya-odori Park venue are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the 17th and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the 18th.
Events at the Hisaya-odori Park venue will go ahead in rainy weather but will be canceled in severe weather.
The Nagoya Festival parade and events at the Oasis 21 venue will not take place in 2026.
Source: 第７２回名古屋まつりの開催日等が決定しました。 | 名古屋まつり
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Tips for your visit
As the parade will not take place in 2026, there will be no viewing along the parade route or traffic restrictions related to the parade.
Events at the Hisaya-odori Park venue will go ahead in rainy weather, but will be canceled in severe weather. Some events may be canceled or changed depending on the weather.
Visitors are asked not to cycle through the venue and to be considerate of other visitors when bringing pets.
Nearby attractions
Nagoya Castle is one of the Nagoya Festival venues, and events such as the Nagoya Castle Autumn Festival are held there.
Nagoya Castle will be open to the public free of charge on October 17, 2026 and the 18th.
Aichi Prefecture’s information lists other Nagoya City attractions, including Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, among the facilities offering free admission.
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Origins and History of Nagoya Festival
The first Nagoya Festival was held in 1955 under the name “Nagoya Commerce and Industry Festival.”
Until before the war, the annual festival at Nagoya Toshogu Shrine was also called the “Nagoya Festival,” and the dashi procession held at today’s Nagoya Festival is said to carry on that tradition.
Era-specific attractions such as flower-decorated trams and buses were added over the years, and the festival has evolved into its present form, combining parades with events at the venues.
Official information
The official Nagoya Festival website provides information about the 2026 dates, venue events, schedules at each venue, and arrangements for rainy weather.
Details of events at Hisaya Odori Park and Nagoya Castle will be posted as they are finalized.
Source: 久屋大通公園会場 | 名古屋まつり
Nagoya Festival at a Glance
The 2026 Nagoya Festival was announced as scheduled for October 17 and the 18th at Hisaya Odori Park, Nagoya Castle, and other locations.
There will be no parade, but a wide range of venue events are planned, including performances by the samurai corps, Nagoya specialties, traditional culture activities, dashi festival music and karakuri puppets, Bon Odori, and festival stalls.
You can enjoy the festival by using public transportation and keeping an eye out for weather-related changes.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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