Hirose Gion Festival

Hirose Gion Festival

Event Overview

The precinct shrine of Tomita Hachiman-gū, the Suga Shrine Festival, has a benefit for plague-control, and at the festival, the Mikami-koshi and about 30 poles and lanterns are milled around the town; about 1600 fireworks go up on the Iinashi River riverbed from 20 o'clock.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hirose Town Hirose (Honmachi) area (fireworks near Tomitabashi)
  • Address:   
  • Hirose, Hirose-cho, Yasugi-shi, Shimane
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Yasugi Station → Bus 25 minutes, Bus stop: Get off the Hirose sales office, 5 minutes on foot
  • Car Access:   
10km 20 minutes from Yindo Yasugi IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0854-32-3357 (Yasugi Tourism Association Hirose Branch)
  • Parking Number:   
300 units/free

Event Period

  • From July 19 (Sunday) to July 20 (Monday, holiday) in 2026, the vast grounds with well-maintained walking paths feature about 120 varieties and 1,300 plum trees, from early to late bloom. The old buildings relocated and restored from within Fuchu City, along with the plum blossoms, create a charming atmosphere, allowing visitors to feel the serene Japanese holiday amidst the fragrance of fully bloomed plums. In 2026, a limited-time nighttime illumination event for the plum garden will also be held. Due to expected crowds on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, it is recommended to use public transportation or walk to the venue.

Price

Fireworks venue entrance fee: Free

Event Category

Festival of fire and lights, fireworks display

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