Twenty-four Takeda horse procession

Twenty-four Takeda horse procession

Event Overview

On April 12, the anniversary of Shingen's death, a ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Takeda Shrine Annual Festival. A procession of about 200 total members of the twenty-four general, dressed as Duke Shingen and the general participants, flutters the flag of Fenglin Volcano. Procession participation is a pre-lottery system.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Takeda Shrine ~ Yugame Park ~ Takeda Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 2611 Kofuchu-cho, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kofu Station → bus 8 minutes, bus stop: Takeda Shrine off, short walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 055-237-5702 (Kofu City Tourism Division)

Event Period

  • April 12, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free viewing

Event Category

Procession and Parade

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