Embark on Nagoya’s Heroic Pilgrimage: Collect Family Crest Seals!
Calling all history buffs and travel enthusiasts! From December 10th, 2024, to March 9th, 2025, embark on the "Nagoya Eiketsu Sacred Site Pilgrimage" and collect family crest seals of legendary warlords! This unique stamp rally invites you to explore Nagoya through the lens of its rich samurai history, focusing on iconic figures like Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu – the Three Heroes.
Nagoya Eiketsu Sacred Site Pilgrimage "Family Crest Seal" Tour (712.88KB)
How to Participate: Your Quest for Family Crest Seals
Step 1: Gather Your Stamps
Journey through Nagoya, visiting key locations tied to these powerful warlords. Collect five unique family crest stamps at the following sites:
- Okehazama Battlefield Tourist Information Center: Stamp of Oda Nobunaga
- Toyokuni Shrine: Stamp of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- Nagoya Castle: Stamp of Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Maeda Sokunenji Temple: Stamp of Maeda Toshiie
- Hideyoshi Kiyomasa Memorial Museum: Stamp of Kato Kiyomasa
Step 2: Claim Your Prize
Once you’ve assembled all five stamps, present your completed sheet at one of the redemption locations: Oasis 21 i Center or Nagoya City Kanayama Tourist Information Center. Be among the first 1,500 participants to receive an exclusive set of five original family crest seals!
Bonus Prize: A Reward for the Dedicated
As an added bonus, the first 1,000 participants who complete the stamp rally will receive an exclusive Maeda Keiji family crest seal and a special family crest seal book! Claim your bonus at the Nippon Castle Festival 2025 Nagoya City booth on March 1st and 2nd, 2025. (This bonus is exclusively for those who have collected all five stamps.)
Redemption Locations and Hours
Family Crest Seal Set (5 seals):
- Oasis 21 i Center: 10:00-20:00 (10:00-18:00 on December 31st. Closed January 1st.)
Oasis21i Center - Nagoya City Kanayama Tourist Information Center: 9:00-19:00 (9:00-17:00 on January 2nd and 3rd. Closed December 29th to January 1st.)
Nagoya City Kanayama Tourist Information Center
Completion Bonus (Maeda Keiji Seal & Seal Book):
- Nippon Castle Festival 2025 Nagoya City Booth (Admission fee required)
- Dates: Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
- Venue: Nagoya City Industrial Promotion Hall, Fukiage Hall
- Access:
- Public Transport: ~5 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Sakura-dori Line "Fukiage" Station
- Car: ~3 minutes from Nagoya Expressway Haruoka I.C., ~2 minutes from Fukiage-Higashi I.C.
Nippon Castle Festival 2025
Pamphlet & Stamp Sheet Locations
Pick up your stamp sheet (pamphlet) at these locations:
- All five stamp locations listed above
- Nagoya City Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center
- Oasis 21 i Center
- Nagoya City Kanayama Tourist Information Center
Event Details
- Dates: December 10th, 2024 – March 9th, 2025
- Hours: See individual location hours above.
- Location: Nagoya City
- Fee: Free participation (excluding Nagoya Castle admission fee)
- Contact: Tourism and Cultural Exchange Bureau, Tourism Promotion Division, TEL: 052-972-2406
- Website: https://nagoya-eiketsu.jp/
Individual Location Hours:
- Okehazama Battlefield Tourist Information Center: 10:00-16:00 (Closed December 31st – January 3rd)
- Toyokuni Shrine (Shrine Office): 8:30-16:00 (No closing days)
- Nagoya Castle (Nagoya Castle General Information Center): 9:00-16:30 (Closed December 29th – January 1st)
- Maeda Sokunenji Temple (Front right of the main hall door): 9:00-17:00 (Closed January 1st – January 2nd; Stamp stand will be available)
- Hideyoshi Kiyomasa Memorial Museum (Nakamura Park Cultural Plaza 2nd floor): 9:30-17:00 (Closed every Monday (following weekday if Monday is a holiday), every 4th Tuesday of the month (excluding holidays), December 29th – January 3rd)
What is an Eiketsu Sacred Site?
An Eiketsu Sacred Site is a location of historical, cultural, or spiritual importance, associated with renowned warriors or notable figures from Japan’s history. These sites are linked to stories of bravery, loyalty, and honor. The Nagoya Eiketsu Sacred Site Pilgrimage includes these places, allowing participants to connect with the past and experience the legacy of those who influenced the region’s history.
Visiting these sites offers an opportunity to honor the contributions of historical figures and understand the cultural heritage they represent. The pilgrimage invites reflection on their stories and achievements, with participants collecting family crest seals as a symbolic gesture of the insights and inspiration gained from each site.
