Odawara Kitajo Godai Festival

Odawara Kitajo Godai Festival

Event Overview

It is one of the largest tourist events in the city of Odawara, and a parade of 1,700 people, including the Musha Corps, the Music Corps, and the town crowd, will walk around the city in a courageous way. Due to traffic restrictions, the use of public transportation is recommended.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • In and around Odawara Castle Ruins Park
  • Address:   
  • Odawara, Kanagawa
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Odawara Station → 10-minute walk; or Odakyu Odawara Station → 10-minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0465-20-4192 (Odawara Tourism Association)

Event Period

  • May 3, 2025 (Saturday, holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Procession, parade, kamkoshi, float, etc.

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