When & Where Samurai Festival Tokyo is an Asian festival which takes place on the 14th of December in Tokyo in Japan.
What to Expect A parade of "47 Ronin Warriors" accompanied by enemy lords, floats, folk dancers and traditional Japanese music with a fife band. The parade starts from Ako Castle and passes passing through the city's busiest streets, and reaches the JR Banshu-Ako Sta.
This Japanese festival is very popular story and is often represented on TV shows, films & theatre in Japan.
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Accommodation in Tokyo
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History of Gishi Sai
This Japanese festival is a tribute to 47 Ronin Samurai warriors who avenged their masters death in 1703. They are referred to as the loyal retainers in Akoh or Vendetta of the 47 Ronin.