Impressive stone walls of a castle ruin counted among Japan's 100 Famous Castles
About this spot
The site of Matsusaka Castle, built by Samurai Daimyo Ujisato Gamo, the castle tower is gone but its magnificent original stone walls remain, still impressive to visitors today. Counted among Japan's 100 Famous Castles, the park-developed grounds offer sweeping views of Matsusaka's cityscape. Shaded walking paths lined with lush greenery provide comfortable exploration even in summer. The construction method and massive scale of the stone walls testify to Matsusaka's former importance.
Season & hours
Name: 大石不動院八朔まつり
Date & time: 8/31 (Mon)–9/1 (Tue) 16:00–22:00
Venue: 松阪市・大石不動院
松阪市大石町にある大石不動院で毎年開かれる、地域に根づいた夏の締めくくりの祭りです。2026年は8月31日(月)・9月1日(火)の2日間、16時から22時まで開催され、初日は8月31日にあたります。境内には提灯の灯りがともり、地元の人々がお参りに訪れる中、夏の終わりを惜しむような穏やかな賑わいに包まれます。松阪の街歩きの締めくくりに、地域の信仰と夏まつりの空気をゆっくりと味わいましょう。
Tips
駐車場が限られる場合があるため、公共交通機関や近隣からの徒歩でのアクセスがおすすめです。夕方以降は虫が多くなることもあるため、虫よけ対策があると安心です。
Tips
About 15 minutes on foot from Matsusaka Station, or accessible by car. Stone-paved and gravel paths surround the castle, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Best time to visit
Plan for about 40 minutes. Plenty of shade makes this walking course relatively comfortable even during the daytime.
Access & map
〒515-0073 Mie Prefecture, Matsusaka City, Tonocho
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