Samurai Festival Tokyo

Samurai Festival Tokyo

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.

Getting there Book a flight into Tokyo or any airport in Japan here.

Accommodation in Tokyo

Where to stay Book your accommodation for this Japanese Samurai Festival below. There's quality hotels or cheap accommodation in Tokyo & the rest of Japan available here.

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.

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