A fall festival enlivening Osu with street performances and an oiran procession
Osu Daido Chonin Festival
The 2026 edition of Osu Daido Chonin Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/10 〜 2026/10/11Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year in October / Every year
- Location
- Around the Osu district (roads, temple precincts, etc.)
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Naka Ward, Nagoya(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
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A street performance festival nurtured by local residents in the Osu district of Naka Ward, Nagoya. A variety of performances and the dazzling Oiran Procession bring color to Osu’s shopping district.
About Osu Daido Chonin Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: KAMUI File:Osu-2008 Oiran-dochu-02.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 I took a picture.Display size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
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Photographer: KKPCW File:Night Osu Street Performers Festival in Osu Kannon - 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 Osu Daido Chonin Festival is a community festival for the people, organized by the people and held every October in the Osu district of Naka Ward, Nagoya.
In 1978, local residents started the festival in an effort to bring back the bustle Osu had once enjoyed.
The festival continues to feature street performances and events that make use of the shopping district’s history and character.
Source: 大須大道町人祭｜大須商店街あっとおおす
Festival highlights
The biggest highlight is the Oiran Procession, where oiran and kamuro in gorgeous costumes parade through Osu.
Women selected through an open call dress as oiran and lead a procession through Osu’s historic shopping district.
Another attraction is the chance to enjoy a variety of street performances up close, including juggling, dance, pantomime, and the traditional sale of gama oil.
A fall festival enlivening Osu with street performances and an oiran procession
What to expect
The festival sets up street performance stages around Osu, where performers from across Japan showcase their acts.
A variety of acts take place on roads and in temple precincts, including juggling, pantomime, dance, and performances by chindon-ya street bands.
In the Oiran Procession, oiran and kamuro parade through the streets in gorgeous costumes.
Source: 大須大道町人祭 - Wikipedia
How to take part
General visitors can watch street performances and the oiran procession throughout Osu.
演者としての参加については、花魁や禿が一般公募で選ばれる仕組みが紹介されています。
No information has been found indicating that visitors need to complete special procedures to attend.
Source: 名古屋大須商店街公式サイト「アット大須」
Location and access
- Venue and address
Osu district, Naka Ward, Nagoya.
Street performances take place on roads in Osu and in temple precincts.
Event venue 愛知県名古屋市中区 大須地区の町中
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 47th Osu Daidō Chōnin Matsuri was announced as scheduled for October 10 (Sat) and the 11th (Sun) in 2026.
The festival is held every year in October, with street performances and the oiran procession taking place over 2 days.
Please check separate announcements for the exact times of each event, including the eve-of-festival festivities.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Origins and History of Osu Daido Chonin Festival
The Osu Daido Chonin Festival began with the first event held on October 14, 1978 and 15, following the 1975 event “Festival of the People: Action Osu.”
Its origins lie in efforts to bring people back to Osu, which was at risk of losing its vibrancy due to urban planning.
The festival received the Nagoya Urban Landscape Award in 1997 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007.
Official information
Details about the 2026 festival can be found on the event page for the 47th Osu Daido Chonin Festival on the official Osu Shopping District website.
The festival is listed as taking place on October 10 and 11.
Osu Daido Chonin Festival at a Glance
The Osu Daido Chonin Festival is rooted in the local community’s culture and offers street performances and the Oiran Procession throughout Osu.
Along with a variety of acts such as juggling and pantomime, the procession of oiran and kamuro is a major highlight.
The festival was announced as scheduled for October 10 and 11 in 2026.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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