23rd Junkei Matsuri 2026｜10/18(Sun) Access & Fees

Dates & time: October 18, 2026 (Sun) 10:30開会（雨天決行）
Venue & access: Around the Tsutsui Castle ruins, Tsutsui-cho, Yamatokoriyama, Nara About 10 min on foot from Kintetsu Tsutsui Station

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Why You Should Visit

A local festival held every autumn around the site of Tsutsui Castle in Tsutsui-cho, Yamatokoriyama. The highlight is the samurai procession: participants dressed as the warlord Tsutsui Junkei and his well-known retainers Shima Sakon and Matsukura Ukon walk from the area in front of Kintetsu Tsutsui Station to the castle site. The festival opens with a ceremonial volley from a matchlock gun corps. On the same day, the seated statue of Tsutsui Junkei is shown at Kosen-ji temple, and food stalls are set up.

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Schedule

10:30 Opening with a ceremonial matchlock volley
Departure ceremony
Procession (from Kintetsu Tsutsui Station area → Tsutsui Castle site)

Also on the day

Seated statue of Tsutsui Junkei shown at Kosen-ji
Food stalls

※Held rain or shine

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FAQ

Does it go ahead in the rain?

It is listed as going ahead rain or shine. For decisions in severe weather, contact the Yamatokoriyama City Tourism Association.

What is the nearest station?

It is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Tsutsui Station. The procession also passes the station area.