[KKDAY Limited Exclusive Sale] A must-visit for Japanese Sengoku fans｜The 50th Shingenko Festival ~The World's Largest Samurai Parade~ (Departing from Shinjuku)

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－Itinerary information－

・Gathering time: 10:45 Shinjuku

・Meeting location: Shinjuku Metropolitan Government Large Car Parking Lot

・Departure time: 11:00 Shinjuku

・Return information: Arrive at JR Shinjuku Station at approximately 22:30

－Itinerary introduction－

・Xingengong Festival

The Shingen Lord Festival is a festival held since 1966 to commemorate the legendary story of Takeda Shingen, a famous general in the Warring States Period. The main event is "Koshu Legion Deployment", which reproduces the scene where Takeda Shingen participated in the "Battle of Kawanakajima" and faced off against Uesugi Kenshin, the Sengoku daimyo who ruled the Hokuriku region at the time. More than 1,000 participants dressed in Warring States samurai costumes gathered together, creating a spectacular scene. The entire area unfolds before your eyes like a grand scroll of the Warring States Period. More than 150,000 people participate every year! It has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the festival with the largest number of samurai participants in the world, so it’s worth a visit!

・Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shingen was an important daimyo during the Warring States Period. He was based in Kai Country (today's Yamanashi Prefecture) and was active in the Warring States Period. He won many battles and expanded his territory. He was known as a strategist among the leaders of the Warring States Period. He was famous for his mastery of the "Wind Forest and Fire Mountains" in Sun Tzu's Art of War, and was known as the Tiger of Kai. He not only excelled in military affairs, but also showed outstanding intelligence in civil affairs. In particular, he built a dike in a place that was often hit by floods in ancient times. This dike was called "Shingen Dike" and it still protects the lives of local residents.

★The actor who plays Takeda Shingen in 2023 is the famous Japanese actor and model "Ai Tominaga"★

・Huilin Temple

Erinji Temple is an important temple for the Takeda clan to worship their ancestors. The tomb of Takeda Shingen, who died in 1573, is also placed here. Every year on April 12, a dedication ceremony is held here. In addition, there are about 70 tombs of Takeda family retainers enshrined here, and they are arranged in order at the back of the cemetery as if they still maintain the reverence for Lord Shingen. In addition, the garden of Erinji Temple is a nationally designated scenic spot in Japan. It is considered one of the famous man-made gardens along with Tenryuji Temple in Sagano, Kyoto and Saihoji Temple in Arashiyama, with a history of nearly 700 years.