Yorii Hojo Festival
寄居北條まつり (寄居）
Watch as villagers take part in an ancient Samurai battle each year at the castle town Yorii
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
We're sure this is happening, but 2023 dates and times are not confirmed.
DATE
2024 : 12th May (Sunday)
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*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
Festival Times & Schedule
From 11:00 – 15:30
Samurai Parade is from around 12:30
Samurai Battle is from around 14:20
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
COST
Free
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How to enjoy the Yorii Hojo Festival ?
Picturesque scenery (Great for Instagram pics!)
Fun for the family
Experience Traditional Japan
Have a exciting afternoon
⚔Time Travel to Yorii and witness a Sengoku Period 😱Samurai battle! ✨
😀Ever wondered what Japan was like when samurais were roaming the streets? You can experience it yourself at the ✨⚔Yorii Hojo Festival✨!
Reenacting a ⚔famous battle between powerful warlords, this festival features a parade of ✨500 samurais, as well as an intense battle that unfolds 👏🏼 right in front of you! 😮Watch out for the ⚔swords and spears!
Definitely a fun and exciting day❗
Reenacting a ⚔famous battle between powerful warlords, this festival features a parade of ✨500 samurais, as well as an intense battle that unfolds 👏🏼 right in front of you! 😮Watch out for the ⚔swords and spears!
Definitely a fun and exciting day❗
What to do nearby Yorii Hojo Festival ?
- Active
- Walking around town
- Canoeing
- Culture
- Hot spring (Heritage Resort - one of the largest hot springs where you can wear a bathing suit)
- Food / Drink
- Enjoy local food
Access (How to get to Yorii Hojo Festival )
From Tokyo
- 2h from Tokyo by train.
- 1 h 50min drive from Tokyo by car
Address
Banks of Arakawa River (荒川）.
Yorii, Osato-gun, Saitama 369-1203
埼玉県大里郡寄居町寄居
By Train
Yorii Station (Tobu Tojo Line, Chichibu Railway, JR Hachiko line)
Take the Tobu Tojo Line, Chichibu Railway, or the JR Hachiko line to Yorii Station. Walk for about 15 minutes from the station. Main battle field is on the banks of Arakawa River. (Follow signs and staff guidances)
Use the Japan Transit Planner to find trains.
By Car
Approximately 15 minutes from the Hanazono IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event please contact the Yorii Commerce and Tourism Office directly.
Tel: +81 048-581-2121
Email: Contact via Email (External Link)
Tel: +81 048-581-2121
Email: Contact via Email (External Link)
Websites
Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)
