The Kan'ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) was a five-day event
that began on September 6, 1626 (Kan'ei 3), during which the Tokugawa shogun welcomed and hosted the Emperor at Nijo Castle.
It took place just eleven years after the Summer Siege of Osaka,
which brought the Toyotomi clan to an end.
The event proclaimed to the nation the reconciliation between the Emperor and the shogun,
heralding the arrival of a new era of peace.
Four hundred years later, in 2026, the Kan'ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival
is a new initiative that brings this historic event back to life as a living experience.
Throughout the year, the festival offers a wide range of events where visitors can learn about and experience Kan'ei culture,
including the tea ceremony and Noh theatre. On December 6,
the highlight of the festival will be the recreation of the Gyoko Procession (Imperial Procession)
from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Nijo Castle.
The event will proceed in light rain but will be canceled in the event of severe weather.
A final decision will be made early on the morning of the event.
The Kan'ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) originally involved some 9,000 participants,
including daimyo from across Japan.
To recreate part of this magnificent procession,
we are inviting participants to join the Gyoko Procession Reenactment Event
dressed in period costumes and traditional kimono.
We also welcome visitors who wish to experience the event as spectators.
Explore a wide range of programs, including lectures and museum exhibitions,
that offer deeper insight into Kan'ei culture.
2026年7月13日
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Kitanihon Shimbun featured an article on the regional partnership program “Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary – The Historical Thread Connecting Kyoto Culture and Takaoka –,” held on July 11.
2026年7月7日
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The Yomiuri Shimbun featured a report on the etiquette and ceremonial protocol training held for participants in the Kan’ei Gyoko reenactment event.
2026年7月7日
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The 52nd Gagaku Seminar, “The Kan’ei Gyoko and Gagaku,” Was Held on July 3
2026年7月4日
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Yahoo! News featured a report on the etiquette and ceremonial protocol training held for participants in the upcoming Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) reenactment event.
2026年7月4日
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NHK featured a report on the etiquette and ceremonial protocol training held for participants in the upcoming Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) reenactment event.
2026年7月2日
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The Asahi Shimbun, in its July 2, 2026 edition, published an article related to the Kan’ei Gyoko.
2026年7月2日
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Explore the Kan’ei Culture Heritage Sites Stamp Rally
2026年7月1日
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[Gyoko Procession Reenactment Event]Applications are now open for the second round of official registration to participate in the procession.
2026年6月30日
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The Kyoto Shimbun (June 29, 2026 edition) featured an article related to the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival
2026年6月30日
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An event related to the Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) was featured on the website of Ogaki Bookstore.
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2026年7月2日
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Explore the Kan’ei Culture Heritage Sites Stamp Rally
2026年7月1日
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[Gyoko Procession Reenactment Event]Applications are now open for the second round of official registration to participate in the procession.
2026年6月27日
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Announcement: Kan’ei Culture Lecture, Session 11″Nijo-jo Castle and the Kan’ei Gyoko”
2026年5月27日
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[Kan’ei News] On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the theme of the 63rd Geinōshi Kenkyūkai Conference will be “The Cultural History of Performing Arts and Imperial Visits.” The program will also feature lectures related to the Kan’ei Gyoko.
2026年5月8日
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[Kan’ei News] The serial feature “Flowers of the Kan’ei Gyoko” by Mr. Taketoshi Hosokawa of the Ikenobo Central Research Institute is currently being published in the monthly magazine Kado.
2026年3月11日
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Illustrated Map of Sites Associated with Kan’ei Culture (Vol. 1 & Vol. 2)
2026年3月11日
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[Kan’ei Information] The Theme of the 2026 Miyako Odori Is the Kan’ei Gyoko — “Kan’ei Gyoko: The Splendor of the Capital” in Springtime Gion
2026年3月11日
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[Kan’ei Information] Announcement of a Collaborative Promotion between the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau and “Nijo Castle 2026 SAKURA NIGHTS”
2026年1月6日
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Happy New Year 2026.
2025年12月18日
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“Nijō-jō Gyoko-zu Byōbu” (Folding Screen Depicting the Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle) Is Currently Entered in the “Museum Eto Collection Award 2026”!
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2026年7月13日
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Kitanihon Shimbun featured an article on the regional partnership program “Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary – The Historical Thread Connecting Kyoto Culture and Takaoka –,” held on July 11.
2026年7月7日
Media
The Yomiuri Shimbun featured a report on the etiquette and ceremonial protocol training held for participants in the Kan’ei Gyoko reenactment event.
2026年7月4日
Media
Yahoo! News featured a report on the etiquette and ceremonial protocol training held for participants in the upcoming Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) reenactment event.
2026年7月4日
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NHK featured a report on the etiquette and ceremonial protocol training held for participants in the upcoming Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) reenactment event.
2026年7月2日
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The Asahi Shimbun, in its July 2, 2026 edition, published an article related to the Kan’ei Gyoko.
2026年6月30日
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The Kyoto Shimbun (June 29, 2026 edition) featured an article related to the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival
2026年6月30日
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An event related to the Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) was featured on the website of Ogaki Bookstore.
2026年6月30日
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The Keihan Group’s official website has featured information about the Kan’ei Culture Lecture, “Kan’ei Culture Lecture, Vol. 12: The Kan’ei Gyoko Through the Eyes of the Dutch.”
2026年6月19日
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An interview with producer Kanako Hamasaki was featured in the June 19, 2026 edition of the Seikyo Shimbun newspaper.
2026年6月19日
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An article titled “Reexamining the Cultural Significance of the Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival: Commemorative Symposium on the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary to Be Held in Takaoka This July” was published in the June 19, 2026 edition of the Kita Nippon Shimbun.
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2026年7月7日
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The 52nd Gagaku Seminar, “The Kan’ei Gyoko and Gagaku,” Was Held on July 3
2026年6月30日
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The 11th Kan’ei Culture Lecture, “Nijo-jo and Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626),” was held.
2026年6月22日
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The video of the symposium “Kan’ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) Viewed Through Folding Screens” is now available.
2026年6月22日
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The video “Walking Tour of the Procession Route” from the Kan’ei Gyoko Reenactment Procession Information Session is now available.
2026年5月26日
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[Thank You for Attending] The 10th Kan’ei Culture Lecture, “The Kan’ei Gyoko Through the Lens of the Performing Arts: The Emperor and Noh, the Warrior Class and Gagaku,” Has Concluded.
2026年5月4日
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Event Report: Opening Commemorative Lecture for the 400th Anniversary of the Kan’ei Gyoko — “Forms of Beauty and Space: The Era of Kan’ei” Held Successfully
2026年4月30日
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On April 12, the “Opening Commemorative Forum and Reception for the 400th Anniversary of the Kan’ei Gyoko” was held.
2026年3月12日
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Report: “Kan’ei Culture Lecture No. 8 – The People Who Built Nijo Castle”
2025年12月18日
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On December 6, 2025, a special supplementary session of the Kan’ei Culture Lecture Series, titled “Briefing Session on the Reenactment Procession of the Kan’ei Gyoko,” was held at Kyō-Washin-an in Kyoto.
2025年12月3日
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[With Gratitude for the Successful Event] One-Year-to-Go Event for the Kan’ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary CommemorationThe Kan’ei Culture Lecture, “The Authority of the Tokugawa Shogunal House: The Structure and Transformation of Nijo Castle,” was successfully held.
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今なぜ寛永なのか。
寛永行幸は、文化が社会を整え、経済を動かし、人を磨く力として機能した、いま求められている社会モデルといえます。
全国から大名が集い、九千人に及ぶ行列が京都のまちを巡った寛永行幸は、人々に強烈な記憶を刻みました。この時代には社寺の復興が進み、現在の京都の景観の原型が形づくられます。巨大な文化事業をともに成し遂げた経験は京都にとどまらず全国へと広がり、多くの才能が開花しました。ジャンルを越えて人々が集うサロン文化の中で培われた寛永文化は、日本社会の基盤を形づくる契機となりました。
本事業は、四百年前に京都で実現したこの構造を、未来社会の基盤として再びインストールする試みです。分断や価値の揺らぎが深まる現代において、文化が本来持つ力を社会の中で機能させていくことが求められています。
本事業では、「再現」や「復興」を通して、行列やもてなしを支えた技と営みを現代にふたたび立ち上げます。過去を振り返るだけではなく、文化を現代を生きる力として再構築し、歴史的な縁を手がかりに地域や分野を越えた人々が交わる場をひらきます。
美意識は、社会のかたちを整える力です。本事業が、その力を現代にひらき、未来の基盤をともに構想する起点となることを願っております。
The Kan'ei Gyoko (Imperial Visit to Nijo Castle in 1626) was one of the most significant ceremonial events of its time. As a result, it was extensively documented in folding screens, illustrated handscrolls, and a wide variety of historical records that have been preserved to the present day.
It was also during this period that a rich culture of art and learning flourished and spread throughout Japan. These cultural achievements stand as enduring symbols of peace and remain a living legacy that continues to shape Japanese culture today.
Here, you can explore a wealth of information that offers fresh opportunities to learn about and deepen your understanding of this remarkable period in history.
As part of the Kan'ei Gyoko 400th Anniversary Festival,
we are committed not only to faithfully recreating the Gyoko Procession (Imperial Procession)
based on historical records,
but also to preserving and passing on Japan's cultural heritage and
traditional craftsmanship through initiatives such as the creation of historically accurate ceremonial costumes.
We warmly welcome the support of both individuals and organizations as
we work to preserve and pass on the cultural legacy of Japan for future generations.
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