Written by Aarohi
Nagoya Castle’s summer festival returns for nine evenings of community dancing, food, and classic games. Get insight into the castle’s history.
What happens?
At the center of the festival is the Owari/Nagoya‑style Bon dance, with locals and visitors circling the stage in the Nishi‑no‑Maru area.
Snack on summer staples like shaved ice, and try your hand at old-fashioned games for ¥500 per try.
Suggested Activity
Universal Studios Japan Tickets
If you want to get ahead of the game and run straight to the rides, getting your tickets through an authorized and international seller like Klook is the way to go.
Schedule 2026
Food and drink booths will be open from 4 to 8:30 p.m., while Bon Odori dancing will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
To try your hand at classic games like goldfish scooping, shuriken throwing, and mounted archery, head to Ninomaru Square between 4 and 8:30 p.m.
On August 9 at 6 p.m. there will be a matchlock gun demonstration.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Aug 8–Aug 16, 2026
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9:00am – 8:30pm
名古屋城夏祭り
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 0.5 km from Shiyakusho (City Hall) Station Meijō Line (M1)
- 0.9 km from Meijō Kōen Station Meijō Line (M1)
- 0.9 km from Sengen-chō Station Tsurumai Line (T5)
