The 56th Tanegashima Matchlock Gun Festival

The largest festival in Tanegashima, held to commemorate the arrival of matchlock guns. The festival features a drum mountain and children's portable shrines parading through the streets, a Nanban parade dressed as figures related to the arrival of matchlock guns, a harbor festival where fishing boats parade in Nishinoomote Harbor carrying large fishing flags, and a performing arts festival showcasing performances from children to adults, surrounded by summer fair stands known as 'yomise'. The festival concludes with a fireworks display that brightens the night sky, with impressive bursts overhead and underwater fireworks.

Date & Time

8/24(Sun) 10:00～21:30

Note

8:20 AM - 8:50 AM Memorial Service, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Drum Mountain Parade, 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Departure Ceremony, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Nanban Parade & Group Dance, 5:50 PM - 8:40 PM Performing Arts Festival, 8:50 PM - 9:20 PM Fireworks Festival *Subject to change depending on conditions

Venue

Nishinoomote City Center, Nishinoomote Port, Nippo Minato Park

Address

Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture

parking

Use nearby parking lots

Access (Public)

Immediately from Nishinoomote Port

Contact

0997-22-1111 （Nishinoomote City Economic and Tourism Division）

URL

https://www.city.nishinoomote.lg.jp/admin/soshiki/keizaikankoka/kankokouryuka/0825.html