Tottori 320,000 Koku Castle Festival
Travel back in time to ancient Japan
Held every September in the heart of Tottori City, this festival offers a glimpse into Japan's history.
The highlight is the Jidai Gyoretsu (“period procession”) that recreates scenes from the Edo period, about 400 to 500 years ago. Performers dressed in kimonos as lords and princesses, samurai in armor, and others parade through the streets, giving visitors the feeling that they have stepped back in time. In particular, a matchlock guan performance, in which samurai warriors fire traditional Japanese firearms, is sure to leave you awe-struck with its sound and intensity.
Stage presentations include traditional Japanese performances such as the Kirin-jishi Mai, a traditional lion dance passed down in eastern Tottori Prefecture, powerful Japanese drum performances, and the vibrant “Shan Shan Umbrella Dance.”
The highlight is the Jidai Gyoretsu (“period procession”) that recreates scenes from the Edo period, about 400 to 500 years ago. Performers dressed in kimonos as lords and princesses, samurai in armor, and others parade through the streets, giving visitors the feeling that they have stepped back in time. In particular, a matchlock guan performance, in which samurai warriors fire traditional Japanese firearms, is sure to leave you awe-struck with its sound and intensity.
Stage presentations include traditional Japanese performances such as the Kirin-jishi Mai, a traditional lion dance passed down in eastern Tottori Prefecture, powerful Japanese drum performances, and the vibrant “Shan Shan Umbrella Dance.”
Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 680-0011 鳥取県鳥取市東町2
- Telephone Number
- （Tottori 320,000 Koku Castle Festival Executive Committee (within the Tottori & Tourism Convention Association)）
- Event venue
- Tottori Castle Ruins, Kyusho Park, and downtown area
- Event period
- September every year
- Access
- ・Approx. 10 minutes by car from Tottori IC on the Tottori Expressway
・Approx. 8 minutes by the 100 Yen Round Trip Bus Kururi (Green Route) from Tottori Station; alight at “Jinpukaku/Prefectural Museum” or “Tottori City Budokan” and you will see it
・(Weekends and holidays only) Approx. 9 minutes by the Loop Kirinjishi Bus from Tottori Station; alight at “Tottori Castle Ruins” and walk for about 5 minutes. - Remarks
- *Cancelled in case of inclement weather
