Princess Road Procession

姫様道中, Hime-sama Dōchū

During the Edo Period this road was a popular excursion spot for princesses. This matsuri re-enacts what the procession was like, with actors in full authentic dress of samurai, maids, servants and, of course, the princess with her palanquin.

Address

Hosoe-cho, Kita-ku

Getting there

along the Toda River

Hours

first Sat and Sun of April, early afternoon

Website

himesama.himekaido.com (opens in a new tab)