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Festivals in Shimane

7 festivals in this area

Religious (2)Matsuri (2)Performing Arts (1)Fireworks (1)Lantern Festival (1)

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Washibara Hachimangu Yabusame

Matsuri

Archers in traditional dress shoot at targets while riding along Washibara's historic course.

ChugokuEnded

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Izumo Grand Shrine Kamiari-sai

Religious

Festival when all 8 million gods gather at Izumo Grand Shrine.

ChugokuUsually in NovemberCrowded

Free

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Matsue Horan-enya

Religious

Decorated boats and traditional dances accompany Jozan Inari Shrine's periodic river processions.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed

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Matsue Suigosai

Fireworks

Fireworks over Lake Shinji illuminate the water and Matsue's summer sky.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed

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Matsue Suitouro

Lantern Festival

Lanterns and illuminations light up the streets around Matsue Castle on autumn evenings.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed

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Tsuwano Gion Sagimai

Performing Arts

Dancers wearing white heron costumes perform a traditional ritual around Tsuwano.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed

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Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival

Matsuri

Drums and flutes accompany the Tsukinowa rituals during Yasugi's summer festivities.

ChugokuDate unconfirmed