Matsue Dogyoretsu Drum Parade

An ancient and very loud festival, where massive drums on floats are pulled through the streets of Matsue. Every neighbourhood has their own drum, so competition to have the best drumming performance is fierce each year. Held yearly mid-October in the afternoon. Drummers gather around Matsue castle around noon and the parade starts at 2PM.

Address: Matsue castle and surrounding streets
Hours: 14:00
Price: Free

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