2026 Shinjicho Gion Festival (Renge Festival) — A Full-Day Course
Centered on the Shinjicho Gion Festival (Renge Festival), held on Monday, July 27, 2026, this course spends a full day enjoying Shinji-cho, Matsue City, a town on the shore of Lake Shinji. At midday, experience the traditional craft of Kimachi stone, and in the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll through the shopping street in front of JR Shinji Station. At the Lake Shinji Shijimi Museum, learn about the culture of shijimi clam fishing, then spend the evening watching the sunset from the promenade along Lake Shinji. At night, have dinner on the shore of Lake Shinji while waiting for the fireworks, and from 20:30, about 2,200 fireworks shells color the surface of the lake. A plan perfect for families, letting you fully enjoy both the sunset and fireworks unique to Lake Shinji. Spend a quiet, beautiful summer night surrounded by water and greenery.
Schedule
Experience the culture of Kimachi stone, a traditional stone material from the Izumo region
Grab a bite and take a break at the shopping street in front of the station
Learn about the culture of shijimi clam fishing, a gift of Lake Shinji
Walk the lakeside promenade and take in a sunset chosen among Japan's 100 best
Have dinner on the lakeshore while waiting for the fireworks to begin
Watch about 2,200 fireworks shells color the night sky and the surface of Lake Shinji
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