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Shingen-ko Festival 信玄公祭り

The Shingen-kō Festival (信玄公祭り, Shingen-ko Matsuri) is a Japanese festival (matsuri) which is held annually to celebrate the legacy of daimyō Takeda Shingen in Kōfu, the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture. It is the "largest gathering of samurai" in the world.

Location	Kofu, Yamanashi (甲府市山梨県)
When	April (Spring — exact dates change every year)
Type	Historical reenactment parade
Official website	https://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/shingen/

Planning to go? The Shingen-ko Festival is held in April, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.

Wikipedia (English): Shingen-ko Festival
Wikipedia (Japanese): 信玄公祭り
Wikidata: Q3562464

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Shingen-ko Festival 信玄公祭り

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