Oiran Dochu is a reenactment of a procession from the Edo period (1603-1867) with men and women dressed up in Edo period costumes. The parade ends with a meeting between the tayu (senior most oiran) and her customer.
One of the places where you can definitely catch the Oiran parade is at the Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (Nikko, Tochigi). The parade schedule is provided on the official site, you may check out the details for better time manage! Nikko is a popular tourist spot and the Edo Wonderland is easily accessible from Tokyo.
For more: Nikko Edo Wonderland
Event List
A list of events where you can see this parade. Please note the dates might vary slightly each year. Check the official websites for latest information.
April
At the Bunsui Sakura Matsuri, Niigata (分水桜まつり) April 12
Link: http://tsubame-kankou.jp/events/oiran/
At the Shizuoka Matsuri, Shizuoka (静岡まつり花魁道中) April 3-5
Link: https://www.shizuokamatsuri.com
September
At the Shinagawa Shukuba Matsuri, Tokyo (品川神社例大祭) Usually on the last week of September. Exact Date and details please check out the official site.
Link: http://shinagawa-shukuba-matsuri.com/
October
At the Osu Daido Chonin Matsuri, Nagoya (大須大道町人祭) October 10 – 11 (second weekend)
Link: https://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/event
November
At the Oiso Shukuba Matsuri, Kanagawa (大磯宿場まつり) November 1 (first Sunday)
Link: http://www.town.oiso.kanagawa.jp/isotabi/matsuri_event/matsuri/syukubamatsuri.html
At the Maruyama Hana Matsuri, Nagasaki (丸山華まつり) November 7-8 (second weekend)
Link: https://www.nagasaki-tabinet.com/event/60620/
