Where to see the Oiran Dochu

Oiran Dochu is a reenactment of a procession from the Edo period (1603-1867) with men and women dressed up in Edo period costumes. The parade ends with a meeting between the tayu (senior most oiran) and her customer.

Oiran Dochu One of the places where you can definitely catch the Oiran parade daily is at the Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (Nikko, Tochigi). The parade starts at around 15:00 on most days but the location changes. Nikko is a popular tourist spot and the Edo Wonderland is easily accessible from Tokyo. For more: Nikko Edo Wonderland

Event List

A list of events where you can see this parade. Please note the dates might vary slightly each year. Check the official websites for latest information.

April

At the Ichiyo Zakura Matsuri, Tokyo (葉桜まつり江戸吉原おいらん道中) Second Saturday Link: http://www.city.taito.lg.jp/index/event/kanko/itiyouzakuramatsuri.html At the Bunsui Sakura Matsuri, Niigata (分水桜まつり) Second Sunday Link: http://tsubame-kankou.jp/events/oiran/ At the Shizuoka Matsuri, Shizuoka (静岡まつり花魁道中) April 4, 6 Link: https://www.shizuokamatsuri.com/

May

Miyazaki Oiran-Dochu, Miyazaki (宮崎おいらん道中) May 4 Link: http://oirandouchu.com/ At the Shakuson Kotan-sai, Saitama (釈尊降誕祭) May 5 Link: http://www.eigenji.com/200804/

September

At the Shinagawa Shukuba Matsuri, Tokyo (品川神社例大祭) September 28, 29 Link: http://shinagawa-shukuba-matsuri.com/

October

At the Osu Daido Chonin Matsuri, Nagoya (大須大道町人祭) October 14, 15 (second weekend) Link: http://autumn.nagoya-osu.com/chonin/

November

At the Oiso Shukuba Matsuri, Kanagawa (大磯宿場まつり) November 4 (first Sunday) Link: http://www.town.oiso.kanagawa.jp/isotabi/matsuri_event/matsuri/syukubamatsuri.html At the Maruyama Hana Matsuri, Nagasaki (丸山華まつり) November 10, 11 (second weekend) Link: https://www.nagasaki-tabinet.com/event/60620/

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