To celebrate its first anniversary since opening, Gifu Castle Rakuchi will be holding the "Rakuchi Anniversary Festival" during Golden Week. Enjoy a variety of events, including limited-time menus and special offers from Gifu Castle Rakuchi shops, as well as stage events and a chambara (sword fighting) battle!

From Saturday, April 25, 2026 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Gifu Park and Gifu Castle Market (Omiyacho 1-chome, Gifu City)

<Common throughout the period>
◇ Limited-time menus and special offers from Gifu Castle Rakuchi stores
*See flyer for details.

<Each event>
◇ April 25th (Saturday) - 26th (Sunday)
Stage events centered around citizen groups.
● Event time
April 25th (Saturday), 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 26th, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM ● Performing Group: Sotamu (Random) (Japanese Taiko Drums)
ESS Dance School (Kids Dance)
Gifu University Traditional Japanese Music Club (Koto, Shamisen, Shakuhachi)
・ Pualilia (Hula dance)
・ Nishikawa School Young Dancer HINAGIKU (Japanese Traditional Dance)
・Yumehisho Taiko (Japanese drum)
・ Ku-Mix (Kids Dance)
Ikuta-ryu Imaoka Keiko Koto Group (Koto)

◇ April 29th (Wednesday, public holiday)
"Sword fighting battle"
Experience the world's most peaceful samurai life with a sponge sword!
It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from children to adults.
● Event times: (1) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2) 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (3) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Reservations open from Friday, March 27th!
For more details, please visit the Gifu Castle Market website.

"Saxophone Samurai Live"
A mysterious samurai playing the saxophone on a street corner in Nagoya.
Please relax and enjoy the performance by Saxophone Samurai.
● Event times: (1) 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (2) 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

◇ May 4th (Monday, public holiday) - May 6th (Wednesday, public holiday)
"Rakuichi Marche"
You can enjoy delicious street food such as takoyaki, yakisoba, and grilled squid.
Please also enjoy the live performance.
● Event Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day

During Golden Week, the parking lots at Gifu Park are expected to be extremely crowded.
If you are coming by car, please take advantage of the free temporary parking lot "River Park Obusa Plaza" and the shuttle bus.
For more details, please see the link below.

・Operating period: April 25th (Saturday), April 26th (Sunday), April 29th (Wednesday, public holiday) to May 6th (Wednesday, public holiday)
・Operating period: River Park Obusa Plaza (right bank riverbed of the Nagara River downstream from Ukai Ohashi Bridge) to Gifu Park (Omiya-cho parking lot tourist bus stop)
• Operating hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (runs every 15 minutes)
• Usage fee: Free