A Sengoku-era pageant in Uozu, with signal fires rising from mountain castles
Sengoku Noroshi Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year in late May / Every year
- Location
- Around Matsukura Castle, Masukata Castle, and Uozu Mokumoku Hall
- Area
- Toyama Prefecture・Uozu City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This Uozu history festival features a Sengoku-era warrior procession, local performing arts, and mountain castle hot pot at Matsukura Castle and the ruins of Masukata Castle. Signal fires rising from the castle ruins bring memories of the Sengoku period into the present.
About Sengoku Noroshi Festival
The Sengoku Noroshi Festival is a local festival held in remembrance of Uozu during the Sengoku period.
Its main settings are Matsukura Castle and its subsidiary castle, Masukata Castle, with Uozu Mokumoku Hall and its surroundings also serving as a venue.
Through a Sengoku-era warrior procession, local performing arts, mountain castle hot pot, a Sengoku-era tea house, and other activities, visitors can explore the history and local culture associated with Uozu.
Signal fires lit at the ruins of Matsukura Castle and Masukata Castle are another defining feature of the festival.
Source: 戦国のろし祭り - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include the Sengoku-era warrior procession and signal fires rising from the castle ruins.
Signal fires are lit around Matsukura Castle, the ruins of Masukata Castle, and Uozu Mokumoku Hall, creating an atmosphere unique to a festival set among mountain castles.
Along with performances of local performing arts, the festival offers mountain castle hot pot, a Sengoku-era tea house, and gold-panning.
The program combines history-themed activities, local food, and hands-on experiences.
A Sengoku-era pageant in Uozu, with signal fires rising from mountain castles
What to expect
At the festival, you can watch the Sengoku-era warrior procession and enjoy performances of local performing arts.
Mountain castle hot pot and a Sengoku-era tea house are set up at the venue, offering places to enjoy Sengoku-themed food and take a break.
Hands-on activities such as gold-panning are also offered.
The festival takes place around the ruins of Matsukura and Masukata Castles and Uozu Mokumoku Hall, with visitors enjoying a variety of activities at different locations.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Matsukura Castle, Masukata Castle, and Uozu Mokumoku Hall.
Event venue 富山県魚津市 松倉城
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Dates and season
It is usually held in late May.
Once the date is set, it’s a good idea to also check the event times around Matsukura Castle, Masukata Castle, and Uozu Mokumoku Hall, as well as where the signal fires will be lit.
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Nearby attractions
ミラージュランド
富山県魚津市にある遊園地
Suwa Shrine
魚津市にある神社
魚津埋没林博物館
富山県魚津市にある博物館
魚津水族館
富山県魚津市にある水族館
Origins and History of Sengoku Noroshi Festival
The Sengoku Noroshi Festival was first held on May 31, 1992.
It began as a festival commemorating Uozu during the Sengoku period and is tied to the history of the mountain castles that remain in the area, including Matsukura Castle and the ruins of Masukata Castle.
Since 2017, it has been held on the same day as the “Yossha Koi!! CHOUROKU Festival,” which takes place along Uozu Station’s main street and elsewhere.
A shuttle bus service connecting the 2 venues was also introduced.
Sengoku Noroshi Festival at a Glance
The Sengoku Noroshi Festival is a festival themed around Uozu’s mountain castles and memories of the Sengoku period.
Events include a Sengoku-era warrior procession, local performing arts, mountain castle hot pot, a Sengoku-era tea house, and gold-panning. Signal fires are also lit near the castle ruins.
例年5月下旬の開催です。
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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