The Oiran Parade is an elegant procession of courtesans strolling down the wide avenue.
Wearing broad knotted sashes and elaborately devised hairstyles, the oiran courtesans proceed slowly along accompanied by the sound of their wooden geta clogs.
The procession is accompanied by young servants and attendants.
The Oiran Parade is held on the main street; be sure not to miss it!
*In case of rain, this event will be held inside the Traditional Japanese Culture Theater.
Japan's most famous thief Jirokichi (also known as Nezumi Kozo) was a noble rogue who stole money from crooked merchants and distributed it among the poor common folk.
Even today, the government officials of Edo are eager to catch Nezumi Kozo. But there is a false Nezumi Kozo running around too!
Will Nezumi Kozo be able to escape the grasp of the government officials in the end?
If caught, what fate will befall the false Nezumi Kozo? The thrilling drama of Nezumi Kozo and the government officials unfolds from the Fire Watchtower.
*This event will be canceled in the case of rain.
The time was the end of the Edo period. The government put a 100-ryo reward on the head of Tanaka Shinbei, a member of the Tosa Loyalists.
Tanaka Shinbei was atttacked relentlessly by countless foes, all seeking to earn the reward.
Watch the drama as an action-packed fight unfolds between the man who sought a better Japan and his greedy would-be assassins.
Gain good fortune for the new year by celebrating New Year's Day in old Edo town.
Both visitors and residents of Edo come together to wish for an auspicious new year.
The 3rd of March is the Peach Festival.
Since the Heian period, people have rubbed paper dolls (called katashiro) on their bodies to remove impurity and ill-fortune before throwing these into the river or the sea to avert calamity.
At Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, this continuing "Nagashi-bina" tradition has been handed down from the distant past, and families and groups can experience it for themselves.
From mid-July onward, we hold the magnificent Mizukake-Ryujin Mikoshi Festival, where young people carry an ornate mikoshi shrine around the Edo streets. With this seasonal summer event, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura gives thanks for the important role that water plays in our daily lives.
Visitors are encouraged to splash lots of water on the mikoshi bearers; this is believed to bring good health, avert disaster, and help achieve your greatest goals! This cool and refreshing event, so reminiscent of summer, is a very popular event every year at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura.
Nyan-mage and all the Edo villagers are eagerly awaiting your participation!
Now seeking shrine bearers!
| Dates: | Held only during summer time |
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| *Please be aware that this event may be canceled depending on weather conditions. | |
| Fee: | ￥3900 (Mikoshi costume and dressing fee) |
| Signing up: | To book by telephone, please call 0288-77-1777 by the day before your visit. We will need to confirm your height and shoe size in order to prepare your costume. On the day, please visit the Edo-Style Kimono & Costumes store directly. (When crowded, the signing-up process may take some time). |
| Please note: | Since participants may get quite wet, we recommend bringing a change of underwear etc. |
This is the traditional Japanese Tanabata Star Festival. The Hamaya arrow shooting and Goshinbi-okuri ceremonies are conducted by a mysterious maiden and a mystic magician.
You write your wish on a strip of paper and the magician sends it to Orihime and Hikoboshi, who sparkle as stars up in the sky.
