The samurai warrior parade (held in the afternoon) is the main event of the festivals. 120 boys and girls and 80 adult citizens dress up as samurais, princesses, and ninjas walk through downtown Matsumoto. Some boys and girls are dressed as cute ninjas.
Other events include a big tea ceremony and kendo and naginata competitions in the castle garden.
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Matsumoto Castle
- TRAIN
- 15 min walk from Matsumoto Sta
- BUS
- Get off at the Matsumotojo, Shiyakushomae (city hall) bus stop of the Town Sneaker Bus
- CAR
- 15 min from Matsumoto Interchange