23rd Matsuura Naval Festival

Event Overview

There will be a variety of stage events and product exhibitions, as well as a warrior procession that recreates the era when the Matsuura party was active. It will be one of the largest events in Matsuura, as if you were looking at a picture scroll in the history of Matsuura City. Image courtesy: Festival Executive Committee

Info

Event Location:

Matsuura City Cultural Hall

Address:

1110 Uramun, Shisa-cho, Matsuura, Nagasaki

Public Transportation:

Matsuura Railway Station → 1 minute walk

Car Access:

1 minute from Matsuura IC on Nishikyushu via National Route 204 (Matsuura Bypass)

Phone Number:

0956-72-1111 (Matsuri Executive Committee Secretariat (in Matsuura City Cultural and Tourism Division))

Parking Number:

Free. Temporary parking available

Event Period

October 25 (Saturday) - October 26 (Sunday), 2025

Price

Free

Event Category

Festival of food, procession and parade

The Waterforce Parade
Festival Executive Committee

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