Event to Experience Maebashi's History The 4th Maebashi Domain Lord Matsudaira Yamatonokamike (the Matsudaira's family) Honoring Festival will be held at Rinko-kaku, Rakuhodo Maebashi Park on October 19!

The Matsudaira Yamato no Kami Kenshousai Executive Committee will hold the "4th Matsudaira Yamato no Kami Kenshousai" on October 19, 2024, at Rakuhodo Maebashi Park and Rinkokaku in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. (3-15 Otemachi, Maebashi City).

The event will include a firearms demonstration by an artillery unit associated with the Matsudaira family, the Maebashi City-designated Important Cultural Property "Armor of the Yamatomori Matsudaira family, Lord of Maebashi (Naritsune)," and a special exhibition of the famous sword "Shikibu Masamune" (restored). We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Event details: https://www.city.maebashi.gunma.jp/bunka_sports_kanko/1/41532.html

Gunmen's Demonstration

Background of this event.

The Matsudaira family, which ruled Maebashi during the Edo period (1603-1867), was descended from Hideyasu Tokugawa, the second son of Ieyasu Tokugawa, and is known for having relocated to various parts of Japan.

This event will be held with the aim of disseminating and honoring the achievements of the Maebashi Domain Lord, the Matsudaira family.

About this event.

This event will be held at the former site of Maebashi Castle to honor the Matsudaira Family, the lord of Maebashi Domain.

The "Maebashi Domain (Maebashi-han)" firearms team led by Naoyuki Matsudaira, the 18th generation of the Matsudaira family, will give a powerful firearms demonstration at Rakuhodo Maebashi Park, the site of the former Maebashi Castle.

The event has been held three times so far and has attracted a wide range of visitors, from children to history buffs, regardless of gender or age.

Outline of the event

Event name: The 4th Maebashi Domain Lord Matsudaira Family Commemorative Festival.

Date ： Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Venue ： Rakuhodo Maebashi Park, Rinko-kaku

　　　　　　　(3-15 Otemachi 3-chome, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0026)

Access ： 

30 min walk from JR Maebashi Sta. 

20 min walk from Jomo Dentetsu Chuo Maebashi Sta.

6 min from Maebashi Koen bus stop by Gunma Chuo Bus, Nihon Chuo Bus, or Kanetsu Kotsu Bus.

5 min from Rinko-kaku-mae bus stop (Kita-kyunkan 10) by My Bus.

Fee: 500 yen per seat for the tea ceremony (with snacks). No admission or admission fee for other events.

Sponsor: Matsudaira Family Memorial Festival Executive Committee

Co-sponsor : Maebashi City

Reservations are required by September 30, 2024 for the tea ceremony,

Please apply in advance to the Matsudaira Yamatomori Family Honoring Festival Executive Committee Office (in the Cultural and International Affairs Division of Maebashi City) by September 30, 2024.

Phone (weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00)

Tickets for the tea ceremony are available on the day of the event, depending on the number of advance reservations.(Details will be announced on the website as needed.)

Applications for the guided historical tours are no longer being accepted. No application is required for other tours.

Official website: https://www.city.maebashi.gunma.jp/bunka_sports_kanko/1/41532.html

Shikibu Masamune (restored)

Armor of Matsudaira Yamatomori, Lord of Maebashi