Azuchi Nobunaga Festival

Azuchi Nobunaga Festival

Event Overview

The "Azuchi Nobunaga Festival", the 40th annual festival in 2024, is a festival in memory of Oda Nobunaga, and has become a well-established festival for the participation of residents. The Musha procession from Azuchi Elementary School to Azuchi Castle Ruins is worth a look. In addition, Rakuichi will be held in Azuchi Mariate. Shuttle buses run from JR Azuchi Station and the surrounding parking lot. Image courtesy: Azuchi Nobunaga Festival Council

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Azuchi Elementary School, Azuchi Literary Township
  • Address:   
  • Azuchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Azuchi Station → 1 minute walk (Azuchi Elementary School); or shuttle bus 10 minutes (Azuchi Bungei no Sato)
  • Car Access:   
10km30 minutes from Meishin Expressway Ryuo IC via National Route 8
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0748-46-2346 (Azuchi Nobunaga Festival Meeting in Azuchi Community Center), 0748-46-4234 (Azuchi Station Tourist Information Center)
  • Parking Number:   
Free. Omihachiman City Hall Azuchi Branch Parking Lot, Azuchi Castle Ruins Parking Lot, Literary Township Parking Lot

Event Period

  • November 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Price

Free (there are some paid events)

Event Category

Procession and Parade


Azuchi Nobunaga Festival Council

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