This historic festival honors the Boshin War's pivotal role at Goryokaku Fortress, celebrated annually since 1970. The 57th edition features a special stage inside the fortress grounds with diverse performances, including a costume player gathering. On May 16th, the revived Hijikata Toshizo cosplay contest takes place at 1:30 PM.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.