Shirakata Tenmangu Festival - 白潟天満宮夏祭り

Every year on the 24th and 25th of July

Also named Tenjin-san Festival, it has been running for more than 400 years. The god of the Shirakata Tenmangu Shrine is transferred to a portable shrine (Omikoshi) which is carried to Matsue Castle and then back, along with a procession of accompanying shrines.
On the 24th, a large number of portable shrines are carried by enthusiastic local volunteers and event sponsors. This is the most exciting day of the festival and every year a huge crowd gathers in the path.
On the 25th, the main shrine is carried by Shirakata Tenmangu's priests and worshippers while smaller shrines are carried by local children.

 

It is easy to volunteer to help carry a shrine, which is a very memorable experience. Or, if you'd rather just watch and enjoy the festival atmosphere, you can enjoy with a large selection of traditional summer festival foods such as takoyaki or kakigoori.

Access : https://fr.visit-matsue.com/discover/city_centre/south_side