Festival
Aisu Clan Memorial Festival & Swordsmanship Founder Festival
Japanese name:愛洲氏顕彰祭・剣祖祭
📅 Sun, Aug 23, 2026
About this event
A festival held every August to commemorate Aisu Ikosai, revered as the founder of Kendo swordsmanship. Martial arts practitioners from various schools across the country gather to offer dedicatory martial demonstrations. Watching these performances gathered in one venue is well worth seeing.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Gokasho Castle Ruins
Gokashoura, Minamiise, Watarai District, Mie 516-0101
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