O-shiro Castle Festival – お城まつり

From the end of March to mid-April

Matsue Castle is one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Matsue, and while they are in bloom there is a festival held on the castle grounds. You can enjoy stage performances like impressive Kagura dances or drum concerts for free on weekends. The castle tower is also open until later than usual and night-time illuminations make the entire castle grounds an enchanting place.