Visit Mastumoto

Just before Golden Week! The event is being held one week later than usual.

Explore and enjoy Matsumoto’s traditional culture along Nawate Street, Shichiju-jinja Shrine, and Nakamachi Street

There are plenty of activities to enjoy!

"Traditional Performing Arts"

At the Kagura Hall of Shichiju Shrine, we’ll showcase a wide array of traditional performing arts you can learn in Matsumoto!

Jiyu, Noh, Japanese dance, Tsugaru shamisen, Kouta, Hatauta, Shigin, and Ohayashi.

You can watch, listen to, and experience all these performing arts! All you need to do to see this showcase of Japonisme is show up! No reservations or tickets required! Enjoy!

"Traditional Crafts"

Booths featuring traditional crafts will line Nawate Street and Yotsubashi Shrine!

Oroku combs, papier-mâché crafts, candy art, Tanabata dolls, masks, sake cups, straw crafts, tsumami-zaiku, and indigo dyeing.

These one-of-a-kind crafts are made with the person who will hold them in mind.

There will also be live demonstrations and workshops, so please come and try them out.

"All About Japan"

Various events are happening simultaneously on Nawate Street!

Enjoy picture book readings with musical accompaniment, shamisen and kendama performances, a kimono market, Japanese-style makeup experiences, swing to Showa-era jazz, powerful Japanese drum performances, and a stamp rally—there are so many ways to enjoy the festival!

Plus, on Nakamachi Street…

“Japonisme in Nakamachi”

Centered around the Kura Chic Hall, there’s a packed lineup featuring folk songs, hanuta, Japanese dance, sumo chants, and more!

We’ll be posting articles about each event soon, so please stay tuned!

For now, that’s all the news!

We sincerely ask for your continued support from all of you here in Matsumoto! The entire backstage crew humbly begs for your patronage!

Thank you, thank you!