Discover the culture of Kimachi stone, Izumo's traditional building material
About this spot
Kimachi stone, quarried around Shijiji Town in Matsue City, is a traditional building material long used in the Izumo region for guardian lion statues and lanterns. The facility introducing its culture and processing techniques features exhibitions of stone carvings and demonstrations of craftsmen's techniques. The delicate carvings unique to the soft and easily-workable Kimachi stone offer interesting content for family visits. Start your journey by experiencing this region's distinctive traditional culture.
Fireworks details
Name: 宍道町祇園祭(れんげ祭)
Date & time: 7/27 (Mon) 20:30–21:00
Venue: 松江市・宍道町昭和(宍道湖岸)
Shells: approx. 2,200
2026年7月27日(月)開催、れんげ祭の名で親しまれてきた宍道町祇園祭の花火です。宍道湖岸から約2,200発の花火が打ち上がり、穏やかな湖面には花火の光が映り込む「逆さ花火」のような美しい光景が広がります。地域の夏の風物詩として長く続けられてきた祭りで、地元住民と観光客がともに夜空を見上げる、あたたかな雰囲気に包まれます。湖ならではの静かな水面と花火のコントラストをぜひ楽しんでください。
Tips
荒天時は中止・順延となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は主催の発表で確認を。終了後は最寄り駅や道路が混み合うため、時間差での帰宅がスムーズです。湖畔は足元が暗いため、小さなライトがあると安心です。
Tips
Easily accessible by car near JR Kimachi Station. The museum features primarily indoor exhibits, making it ideal for viewing during hot summer hours.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Morning to early afternoon cool hours are recommended.
Access & map
〒699-0404 Shimane Prefecture, Matsue City, Shijiji Town, Higashi Kimachi 1574-1
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2026 Shijiji Town Gion Festival (Renge Festival) Full-Day Immersion Course
Shimane
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