Pay Respects at Shirakatacho Tenmangu Shrine Near the Toro Nagashi Festival Venue
About this spot
A Tenmangu Shrine located in the Shirakatacho area of Matsue and beloved by locals as a shrine dedicated to the deity of learning. Located near Shirakatacho Park, the venue for Toro Nagashi, it's a convenient stopping point to pay respects in the evening before heading to the festival. The serene shrine grounds are perfect for taking a moment to pause before the evening festival begins.
Fireworks details
Name: とうろう流し
Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 松江市・松江大橋周辺・白潟公園
とうろう流しは、宍道湖と中海を結ぶ大橋川の流れを舞台に、松江大橋周辺・白潟公園で行われるお盆の伝統行事です。2026年は8月16日に開催され、先祖の霊を送るために灯りをともした灯籠が次々と川面に浮かべられ、暗くなった川をゆらゆらと流れていきます。国宝・松江城や水の都・松江の風景と重なり合う幻想的な光景は、夏の終わりを静かに感じさせてくれる、家族で心に残るひとときになります。
Tips
橋の上や川沿いは夜になると混雑するため、早めの場所取りがおすすめです。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認してください。
Tips
Within walking distance from the Matsue History Museum. The shrine grounds are compact, so you can pay respects in a short time.
Best time to visit
Approximately 30 minutes required. Early evening when it becomes cooler is recommended.
Access & map
〒690-0064 Shimane Prefecture, Matsue City, Tenjin-cho 58-11
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2026 Toro Nagashi (Lantern Floating) Full-Day Course
Shimane
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