Culture Heron Dance Jul 20th - Jul 27th The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white feathers..
Activities Matsue Umbrella Sky Jun 1st - Jul 31st The Matsue Umbrella Sky event sees 216 umbrellas decorate the terrace of the Karakoro Art Studio.
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance Mid Aug Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 years...
Culture Night Kagura - Theatre For the Gods Early Aug - Late Sep Night Kagura, is a dance theater for the entertainment of thee gods. Watching it in the illuminated Inari Shrine was a beautiful..
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Cosmos Festival Sunday - Oct 10th Each year in October, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with around 600,000 colorful cosmos flowers, covering..
Activities Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park Late Mar - Early Apr Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Tree viewing spots, Matsue Castle Park is a delight during spring. Around 200 sakura..
Culture Yabusame Horse Archery Tsuwano Mid Apr Yabusame is a horse archery festival in Tsuwano, held on the second Sunday of April every year. The horse archery ground in Tsuwano..
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Poppy Festival Mid Jun Each year in June, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with beautiful poppies in shades of red, pink, and white,..