Matsue Castle Festival - Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of National Treasure Designation国宝松江城 お城まつり ～松江城天守国宝指定10周年記念～
The Matsue Castle Festival celebrates the 10th anniversary of Matsue Castle’s National Treasure designation, coinciding with the cherry blossom season. During the festival, Matsue Castle Honmaru will have extended opening hours until 9:00 PM. For cherry blossom enthusiasts, a special nighttime illumination will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring sakura lighting, bonbori lanterns, and large warrior lanterns. Throughout the event period, food stalls will be available, offering a variety of local treats.
Event Highlights
Performance & Cultural Events
- March 29 (Sat), March 30 (Sun), April 5 (Sat), April 6 (Sun)
Sakura Stage: Traditional performances and samurai shows
- March 29 (Sat), March 30 (Sun), April 6 (Sun)
Castle Surprise Jidaigeki (Samurai Drama Performance)
- March 29 (Sat)
Lecture by Joe Okada
- March 29 (Sat), March 30 (Sun)
Craft Beer Festival Matsue @ Matsue Castle
Inflatable Dome Play Area for Kids
Samurai & Ninja Experiences
- March 31 (Mon) - April 4 (Fri)
Samurai Dress-Up Experience
- April 5 (Sat), April 6 (Sun)
Laser Shuriken Battle - e-NINJA
Special Live & Cosplay Events
- April 5 (Sat)
Castle Climbing Tour with Yoshimoto Comedians
Matsue Warrior Parade Honoring Lord Yoshiharu Horio (18th Lord)
Special Guest: Eisaku Yoshida
- April 6 (Sun)
FM San’in Live Recording: “Ryoma Quartet - Ryoma & Masakatsu Special Live”
Cosplay Parade - Cosquerade at Matsue Castle
Venue
- Matsue Castle ⎯ 松江城
Address
1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887, Japan
Getting There
- 15 minutes walk from Matsue-Shinjiko Onsen Station (松江しんじ湖温泉駅)
- 30 minutes walk from Matsue Station (松江駅)
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