Yamato-Koriyama Castle Town Temple & Shrine Walk 2026

Dates & time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) - October 25, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜15:00
Price & booking: Free, including temple and shrine visits and both tours. No reservation needed to visit the temples and shrines. Apply for the two tours via the form on the organizer's page by October 18; a lottery is held if oversubscribed.
Venue & access: Around the castle town of Yamato-Koriyama Nearest stations are Kintetsu-Koriyama (Kintetsu Kashihara Line) and JR Koriyama (Yamatoji Line); walk to each site.

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Why You Should Visit

For two days only, nine temples and shrines scattered across the old castle town of Yamato-Koriyama open to visitors without a reservation, including temples that normally require one. Drop in any time between 10:00 and 15:00. Each of the nine sites issues its own limited goshuin (72 per site), and finishing the castle-town stamp rally earns a limited-edition can badge. Two free guided tours run on application: a three-shrine walk with performers dressed as Queen Himiko on the 24th, and a five-temple tour on the 25th. A good fit for anyone who wants to explore the town linked to Toyotomi Hidenaga on foot.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Nine temples and shrines open without reservation:

Koriyama Hachiman Shrine
Tosenji
Genkuro Inari Shrine
Jokeiji
Jissoji
Yakuen Hachiman Shrine
Yakuenji
Shakusonji
Shungakuin (family temple of Toyotomi Hidenaga)

Goshuin and stamp rally:

Each of the nine sites issues 72 limited goshuin
Those who collect all nine enter a draw for a Toyotomi Hidenaga goshuin book (10 over the two days)
Completing the castle-town stamp rally earns a limited can badge (one per person, 100 in total)

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation to visit the temples?

No. On October 24 and 25, all nine sites can be visited without a reservation from 10:00 to 15:00. Only the two guided tours require an application.

Can I join a tour on the day?

Both tours require advance application by October 18, with a lottery if oversubscribed.

How many limited goshuin are available?

Each of the nine sites issues 72. Those who collect all nine enter a draw for one of 10 Toyotomi Hidenaga goshuin books over the two days.