Summer festival held in a port town illuminated by lanterns
About this spot
The Onsenzu Hot Spring Summer Festival is a community-rooted summer event held around Onsenzu Harbor, which prospered as a shipping port for Iwami Ginzan. In 2026, it will be held on August 8, with lantern lights illuminating the streetscape retaining Edo-period charm and the festival bustling with street stalls and events. The charm lies in the calm festival atmosphere that conveys the weight of history, unique to a port town that has walked alongside the UNESCO World Heritage Iwami Ginzan. The town streets you explored during the day show a completely different face at night, illuminated by festival lanterns.
Fireworks details
Name: 温泉津温泉夏祭り
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 大田市・温泉津港周辺
Tips
The surrounding roads are narrow, so public transportation or parking at a distance is recommended. Check with the organizers for festival status in case of bad weather.
Best time to visit
Festive atmosphere spreads from around 5 PM, with the most atmospheric time being after 6 PM when dusk falls.
Access & map
Shimane Prefecture, Ōda City · Onsenzu Harbor vicinity
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2026 Onsenzu Hot Spring Summer Festival - Full Day Enjoyment Course
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