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MatsumotoTraditional performing artsUpcoming

National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Traditional Gunnery Demonstration

Name: National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Traditional Gunnery Demonstration
Start: 2026-10-18T13:30:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-18T15:00:00+09:00
Location: Matsumoto Castle Park

A free traditional gunnery demonstration at Matsumoto Castle Park on October 18, 2026, planned for 13:30–15:00. Rain cancels the event, so recheck the official castle page before travel.

Japanese original name

古式砲術演武

Date / time

October 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM–3:00 PM JST

Venue

Matsumoto Castle ParkOpen in Google Maps

Nearest station

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Travel action

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Event area

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Open event area

Nearest station

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Visitor verdict

Treat this as a fixed early-afternoon cultural stop in Matsumoto. The 13:30–15:00 timing is planned, and the demonstration is cancelled in rain.

Visitor friendliness

5 means easier and more rewarding for first-time visitors.

Not scored

Language friendliness: Not scored
Reservation ease: Not scored
Transport ease: Not scored
Crowd comfort: Not scored
Rain resilience: Not scored

Practical information

Reservation: Not confirmed
Tickets / booking: Admission is free. The official page does not support additional ticket or reservation claims.
Price note: Check the official source for ticket and viewing-area details.
Access: The confirmed venue is Matsumoto Castle Park. Do not confuse it with the Ninomaru Palace Ruins venue used for a separate spring event.
Rain: The demonstration is cancelled in rain. Recheck the official Matsumoto Castle page before visiting.

Recommended for

Not specified

Not recommended for

Not specified

Nearby / itinerary

Itinerary hint: Keep 13:30–15:00 for the demonstration and leave flexibility around it in case weather affects the event.

Source and updates

Official URL: https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/event/autumn
Primary source: 2026 Autumn Events | National Treasure Matsumoto Castle
Event verified: Sep 3, 2026
Source checked: Sep 3, 2026

Details can change after publication. Always confirm dates, tickets, access, and cancellation notices with the official source before you go.