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Events in Gyoda in November 2026
Festivals, workshops, exhibitions and other events in Gyoda in November, in date order. You can also browse them on the map and calendar.
Events in November 2026 (66 events)
- 2026Sun, Jul 12+11 more dates
Gyoda Hachiman Marche
A market showcasing the charms of Gyoda, featuring freshly picked morning vegetables, fruits, flowers, food truck dishes, sweets, souvenirs, and handmade goods. Why not stop by to find your favorite items?
- 2026Sun, Oct 11 – Mon, Oct 12+6 more dates
Autumn "Let's Wear Armor" Samurai Armor Wearing Experience
An armor-wearing experience where visitors can familiarize themselves with the samurai culture of Gyoda. Full sets of modern armor (tosei gusoku) in large and small sizes are available, allowing participants to experience wearing authentic armor with staff assistance.
- 2026Fri, Oct 30 – Tue, Nov 3+1 more date
78th Gyoda City Cultural Festival (2026)
A variety of events will be held across multiple venues, featuring exhibition divisions such as paintings, crafts, and flower arrangement, performance presentations including koto and traditional Japanese dance, Go and shogi tournaments, and tea ceremonies, showcasing the everyday cultural activities of affiliated groups.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1
Gyoda City Cultural Festival Shogi Tournament
A shogi tournament held as part of the Gyoda City Cultural Festival. Open to everyone from students to the general public, participants can compete and enjoy showcasing their regular shogi skills.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1
The Story of Oshi Castle: From the Water Siege to the Town of Tabi
In collaboration with the castle celebration "Jonetsu-sai," experts discuss the history of the Battle of Oshi Castle and the town of tabi storehouses. Attendees can also enjoy panel exhibits on tabi collections and Japan Heritage, as well as the sale of Oshi Castle-related goods.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1
Gyoda City Library Piyo-Piyo Storytime
A storytelling session aimed at children from around 4 years old up to elementary school age. Library staff present picture books, picture card shows (kamishibai), and oral storytelling.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1
Gyoda Chamber of Commerce and Industry Center Castle Passion Festival
A castle-related event held at the Gyoda Chamber of Commerce and Industry Center. Organized to celebrate the renewal of Oshi Castle's gojoin (castle seal stamp), the venue will be lively with castle enthusiasts and visitors.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1
Institute of Technologists Campus Festival (Hekirensai)
The campus festival held at the Institute of Technologists. A technical skills competition where high school and university students compete in carpentry and furniture making is also held on the same day, allowing visitors to experience the enthusiasm and craft of manufacturing up close.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1
Kofun Group Guided Tour: Touring the Manyo Poetry Monuments
A walking tour of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster guided by a curator. In conjunction with Classics Day, a special viewing of the Manyo poetry monument at Saki-tama Shrine will also be conducted. This is a valuable opportunity to explore the local history and culture.
- 2026Sat, Oct 31+1 more date
Shonandai High School Marching Band Open Practice
Watch a marching practice session by the nationally acclaimed Shonandai High School Marching Band. This is a rare opportunity to experience their powerful performance and perfectly synchronized movements up close as they prepare for the Kanto Tournament.
- 2026Tue, Nov 3
Autumn Appetite! Furusato Gourmet Plaza
An autumn food event held at Kodaihasu no Sato, bringing together diverse food trucks and gourmet vendors. Enjoy specialty items such as beef tendon curry, roast beef bowls, crepes, and freshly brewed coffee.
- 2026Tue, Nov 3
The 18th Minamikawara Fureai Festival
A community-focused interaction event held at the Minamikawara Junior High School parking lot. The festival features various food and hands-on activity booths, along with lively stage performances.
- 2026Sat, Oct 3+2 more dates
Gyoda Night Flower Walk
An event to take a leisurely stroll through the streets and night hanachozu floral water basins holding a paper lantern. Reception is held in front of the Gyoda City Museum inside the Oshi Castle Site, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the magical night atmosphere.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Make a Pop-up Toy: Goraiko
A workshop to craft a 'Goraiko,' a traditional mechanical pop-up toy where a doll pops vigorously out of a cylinder. Children and adults alike can enjoy the fun of making things.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Gyoda Hanachozu Town Special Project 2026
A special event where colorful hanachozu (floating flower arrangements) decorate the town. A popular projection mapping show is also held, allowing visitors to enjoy a stroll with fantastic light displays.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Yoichiru @ Lawn Area Next to Vert Cafe Night Market
A night market enjoyed alongside the illumination of Oshi Castle. Around 20 vendors, including food trucks and general goods, gather for visitors to enjoy gourmet food, drinks, shopping, and a pleasant evening.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Chujirogura Soba Making Class
A soba noodle making workshop held at Chujirogura, a component cultural property of Japan Heritage. Beginners will carefully learn the basics of making soba and take home the raw noodles they made.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Oshi Castle Night Marche Yoichiru
A night market where you can enjoy food and shopping alongside the illumination of Oshi Castle. Around 20 vendors, including food trucks and miscellaneous goods, will gather, and a projection mapping show will be screened on the cafe.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Oshi Castle Hanachozu Light-Up
Along with the illumination of beautifully decorated floral water basins (hanachozu), a projection mapping show will be held at Oshi Castle, decorating the night town with light and sound.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7
Hanachozu Light-Up: Light of Hope
A one-night-only illumination event where floral water basins (hanachozu) at Oshi Castle Ruins, shrines, and other sites are beautifully lit up. Enjoy strolling through Gyoda at night enveloped in fantastical light.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7+3 more dates
Gyoda City Library Volunteer Storytelling Session
A storytelling event where volunteer groups read picture books and kamishibai paper plays for toddlers and elementary school children, giving young audiences a fun introduction to stories.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7+1 more date
Oshi Castle Projection Mapping Show
A projection mapping show presented with vivid lights and images in front of the wisteria trellis at the Oshi Castle Ruins. Enjoy a dynamic night-time visual display at the historic site.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7+1 more date
Isami Corporation School Factory Special Light-Up
A special event in which the Isami Corporation School Factory is illuminated at night. Visitors can admire the scenic view of the factory buildings lit up with an atmosphere distinct from the daytime.
- 2026Sat, Nov 7+1 more date
Vert Cafe Special Light-Up
A special evening illumination of Vert Cafe, the historic former Oshi-machi Credit Union building. Visitors can admire the retro Western-style historic architecture highlighted in the lights.
- 2026Sun, Nov 8
Gyoda Commerce and Industry Festival & Oshi Castle Period Festival
Centering around Oshi Castle, this annual autumn event lets visitors experience history and culture with a samurai warrior procession, matchlock gun demonstrations, iaido, and traditional performances. Visitors can also enjoy a large local bazaar featuring food stalls, food trucks, and merchandise, as well as brass band performances.
- 2026Sun, Nov 8
Matchlock Gun Demonstration at Oshi Castle Park
A demonstration of blank shots using antique-style matchlock gun techniques, held in conjunction with the Commercial and Industrial Festival & Oshi Castle Period Festival. Visitors can watch a powerful demonstration up close by Kawagoe City's "Shishi no Kai."
- 2026Sun, Nov 8
The 47th Gyoda Commerce and Industry Festival & Oshi Castle Period Festival
A signature autumn event in Gyoda. Highlights include a powerful samurai procession and matchlock gun demonstration set at the Oshi Castle Ruins, alongside a grand local bazaar with food, merchandise booths, and food trucks, as well as various stage performances.
- 2026Sun, Nov 8
Gyoda City Library Children's Movie Screening
A film screening event for children showing "Synapusyu 5th Anniversary! Everyone Assemble-syu~" (approx. 60 minutes). It offers an easy way for young children and elementary school students to enjoy a video presentation.
- 2026Sun, Nov 8+1 more date
Gyoda City Museum of Local History Free Admission Day
A free admission day held in conjunction with local events and anniversaries. During this period, the permanent and special exhibition rooms, as well as the Oshijo San-gai Yagura turret, can be visited for free.
- 2026Wed, Nov 11+1 more date
Gyoda City Library Tamago Storytime
A storytelling session designed for infants and toddlers aged 0 to around 3 years and their guardians. Attendees can enjoy picture book readings, hand games, and apron theater with library staff.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Gyoda City Local Museum: Shrink Plastic Strap Workshop
A hands-on event where participants color designs inspired by Oshi Castle and special exhibitions to create original shrink plastic straps. Held in conjunction with Saitama Prefectural Citizens Day, both admission to the museum and participation are free, making it easy to join.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
The 19th Sainokuni 21st Century Local Karuta Gyoda Tournament
A local karuta competition held for elementary school students in the city. Passionate competitions are held in team and individual divisions, which also serve as player selections for the prefectural tournament.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Ancient Lotus Hall Saitama Day Appreciation Fair
An appreciation event held to celebrate Saitama Citizens' Day. Admission is free for elementary and junior high school students, who can enjoy festival games like yo-yo balloon fishing and bouncy ball scooping, as well as lotus-themed crafts.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Castle Town Story Ride on Electric Kickboards
A tour exploring the area around Oshi Castle on electric kickboards while listening to explanations from a guide. Visit famous spots such as Oshi Castle, tabi storehouses, and flower hand-water basins (hanachozu), and enjoy local gourmet specialties like Jumangoku Manju and Jelly Fritters.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Gyoda Tourism Volunteer Association: Sakitama Kofun Cluster Tour
A guided walking tour of the Sakitama Kofun cluster. Divided into north and south courses, participants can discover Gyoda's rich history and the fascinations of the ancient burial mounds while strolling through the park.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Autumn Festival at the Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds
A special autumn event held in conjunction with Saitama Prefectural Citizens' Day. Admission is free for everyone, not limited to prefectural residents, and various lively events will take place throughout the museum on the day.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Curator's Special Exhibition Gallery Talk
The curator in charge provides an in-depth explanation of the special exhibition "The Era of Owake: Northern Musashi in the 5th Century." Free to join, offering a deeper appreciation of the history and highlights of the exhibits.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Curator's Special Guided Tour of the Saitama Kofun Cluster
A guided tour along recommended courses in the Saitama Kofun Cluster led by the curator in charge. Enjoy an autumn stroll through the burial mounds for free while listening to easy-to-understand explanations of the historic site's highlights and history.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Sakitama Hands-on Workshop: Magatama Making Experience Extended Edition
A hands-on workshop where you carve talc, a stone also used in ancient times, to create your own original magatama bead. Held on Saitama Citizens' Day with free museum admission, visitors can join anytime during the hours through open registration.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds: Fire-Making Challenge
A hands-on program where you try starting a fire using tools that were actually used by ancient people. Held across 6 sessions throughout the morning and afternoon, limited to the first 5 groups per session, offering a casual way to learn ancient skills.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14+1 more date
Oshi Castle Town Story Ride on Electric Kickboards
A historical exploration tour riding electric kickboards accompanied by a local guide to visit Oshi Castle, tabi storehouses, and Gyoda Hachiman Shrine. Enjoy the local charms of Gyoda over about 3.5 hours while tasting regional gourmet foods.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
The 41st Floating Castle Town Gyoda Youth Speech Contest
Elementary and junior high school students will take the stage to share their everyday thoughts, future dreams, hopes, and feelings about their schools and local community. It is a contest where you can hear the passionate speeches of young people.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Historic Site Exploration: Walking the Oshi Domain
Held in conjunction with the special exhibition "Oshi Domain: 100,000 Koku," this tour visits historic sites connected to the domain. Participants will spend about two hours exploring spots such as the miniature shrine at Choko-ji Temple's Amida Nyorai Hall, the intake of Minumadai Biyosui, and Haruko Shrine while learning about Gyoda's history on-site.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Gyoda City Fire Department Fair
An event to deepen awareness of fire prevention and disaster response through diverse programs such as fire engine displays, ladder truck rides, water discharge drills, and earthquake simulations using an earthquake simulator vehicle. Packed with activities for families to enjoy and learn, including smoke maze simulations and wearing firefighter turnout gear.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Zelly Frying Experience with Hirono Shiozaki
A hands-on cooking event where participants make Gyoda's specialty "zelly fries" together with Zelly Fry Ambassador Hirono Shiozaki. The prepared food can be eaten on-site or taken home.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Gyoda City Library: Play in English ABC
An English event held for toddlers and elementary school students. Children can have fun becoming familiar with English through song games and picture book storytelling.
- 2026Wed, Nov 18
JAF Day at Sakitama Kofun Park
An event at Sakitama Kofun Park where you can experience crafting original haniwa clay figures. Experience the charms of Gyoda while enjoying local gourmet foods such as Gyoda ancient rice curry and Wataboku soft serve.
- 2026Sat, Oct 10+3 more dates
Special Exhibition "Oshi Domain 100,000 Koku" Gallery Talk
A museum curator will provide detailed explanations of the materials displayed in the special exhibition "Oshi Domain 100,000 Koku." This gallery talk is recommended for those who want to deepen their understanding of the exhibits.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Make a Christmas Wreath with Wire
A beginner-friendly workshop to create cute Christmas wreaths using wire. Open to participants from 2nd grade elementary school students to adults, who can enjoy creating their own unique pieces under the instructor's careful guidance.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Gyoda Municipal Library Kokko Storytime
A fun storytime session for toddlers and elementary school children. In addition to picture book readings by library staff, children can enjoy hands-on activities such as crafts and origami.
- 2026Sun, Nov 22
Public Lecture: "Formation and Development of the Early Modern Oshi Domain"
A public lecture held in conjunction with the special exhibition "Oshi Domain: 100,000 Koku". Featuring a university professor as the guest speaker, the historical lecture focuses on the theme "Formation and Development of the Early Modern Oshi Domain."
- 2026Mon, Nov 23
Gyoda Citizens Autumn Table Tennis Tournament
An autumn table tennis tournament held for citizens at the Gyoda City Gymnasium. Teams will compete in exciting 3-doubles matches across Men's and Women's Divisions 1 and 2.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Picture Book of Music: Fairytale
A classical concert for parents and children enjoyable from 0 years old, featuring the animal brass quintet 'Zoorasian Brass' and the piano quintet 'Tsuru Usagi'. Enjoy numerous masterpieces as if entering the world of a picture book.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Try Working as a Curator!
A hands-on learning event for elementary school students. Participants can enjoy experiencing the work of museum curators, such as inspecting and walking along the mound of Futagoyama Kofun, which is usually closed to the public.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Nov 29+1 more date
1st Manaita Yakushido Ginkgo Tree Illumination
An event where three large ginkgo trees, designated as municipal natural monuments, are illuminated in golden light. Visitors can enjoy the magical scenery along with the Yakushido temple hall, as well as taiko drum performances and food stalls.
- 2026Sun, Nov 29
13th Winter Little Concert
A heartwarming concert organized by the Gyoda Citizens Wind Orchestra. Anyone can enjoy the sound of wind ensemble music performed on the Culture Hall stage with free admission.
- Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Real Mystery Solving Game: The Mystery Sleeping in Oshi Castle - Legendary Treasure
An interactive real-life mystery-solving game set in and around Oshi Castle. Participants become the protagonists, solving mysteries hidden inside and outside the castle grounds while enjoying sightseeing on an adventure seeking legendary treasure.
- 2026Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Nov 29
Sainokuni Eastern and Northern Museum Kids Stamp Rally
A stamp rally visiting participating museums across the eastern and northern regions of Saitama Prefecture, open to junior high school students and younger. Participants can receive prizes such as mechanical pencils or original tote bags based on the number of stamps collected.
- 2026Sat, Aug 8 – Tue, Nov 3
Japan Heritage Quiz Rally 2026
A quiz rally where participants can freely explore the Japan Heritage component cultural properties of Gyoda City while answering questions. Submitting answers earns a participation prize card, and those who answer all questions correctly will have a chance to win a special card set by lottery.
- 2026Thu, Oct 1 – Mon, Nov 30
Gyoda Ekimae Post Office Pink Lady 50th Debut Anniversary Exhibition
An exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pink Lady's debut. Posters, records, and various rare goods from that era are displayed in the lobby, looking back on their past achievements.
- 2026Sat, Oct 3 – Mon, Nov 23
Special Exhibition: The Era of Wowake - Northern Musashi in the 5th Century
This special exhibition focuses on the 5th century in northern Musashi and the era in which Wowake lived, showcasing the history of the period and excavated artifacts. Visitors can explore the origins and cultural appeal of the ancient Saitama region.
- 2026Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Nov 23
The 39th Special Exhibition: Oshi Domain: 100,000 Koku
Focusing on the territory of the Oshi Domain, which extended as far as Settsu Province far from Musashi Province, this special exhibition unravels village governance and people's lives through rare historical materials preserved across various regions. Enjoy exploring the changing world of the 100,000-koku Oshi Domain across the ages.
- late October to early November (usually)
Gyoda City Chrysanthemum Exhibition
This annual autumn event showcases the cultivation techniques of enthusiasts who carefully grow chrysanthemums, the official flower of Gyoda City. Visitors can take their time admiring the magnificent, large chrysanthemum blossoms lined up throughout the Oshi Castle grounds.
- first Sunday of November (usually)
Commerce and Industry Festival & Oshi Castle Period Festival
This annual festival brings color to Gyoda's autumn, featuring an impressive historical parade. The venue will be filled with food stalls and shops showcasing local specialties, offering families and friends an opportunity to enjoy the lively castle town atmosphere.
- 2026Sun, Nov 1 – Thu, Dec 31
The 17th Oshi-machi Mystery Art
An event held across participating shops in Gyoda City. Visitors can view art pieces displayed around town and take part in solving riddles guided by a mystery booklet.
- late November to early January (usually)
Ancient Lotus Park Illumination
A winter illumination event where the park is decorated with lights. From the 50-meter-high observation room and tower, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the glowing park and the beautiful night scenery of Gyoda.
Events held in November 2025 (for reference, 1 event)
Many events are held around the same time every year, so use these to plan ahead. Check the official websites for this year's dates.
- late November–early January (usually)
Ancient Lotus Park Illuminations