2026 Oishi Fudoin Hassaku Festival Full-Day Experience Course
The Oishi Fudoin Hassaku Festival takes place at Oishi Fudoin Temple in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture. In 2026, it will be held over two days, August 31 (Monday) and September 1 (Tuesday), from 4 PM to 10 PM. It is treasured as a traditional summer festival marking the end of summer in this local community. This course is a full-day plan centered on August 31, the opening day. Begin with a meal and shopping at Bel Farm, where you can experience Matsusaka's agriculture and food. Then visit Matsusaka Castle Ruins, counted among Japan's 100 Famous Castles. Explore the castle town atmosphere surrounded by stone walls, the samurai residences of the adjacent Goshohban District, and the memorial museum dedicated to scholar Motoori Norinaga. At 4 PM, the Hassaku Festival opens at Oishi Fudoin Temple. Experience a meaningful family day touching on Matsusaka's history and faith.
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Stock up at Matsusaka's agricultural produce stand and restaurant
Impressive stone walls of a castle ruin counted among Japan's 100 Famous Castles
Edo-period samurai residences that remain as living homes today
Museum showcasing the scholarly legacy of Motoori Norinaga, Matsusaka's great Edo-period scholar
A traditional summer festival marking summer's end, opening at 4 PM on the first day
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