murmurMatsushima Ryutoe Umi no Bon (Lantern Floating Festival)
Matsushima Town · Matsushima Kaigan waterfront
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Matsushima Tourism Association · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates not confirmed
- 2026
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually mid August
- How the date is set
- Every year, August 15 – August 16 Zuiganji Temple's Daisegaki memorial service is also held on August 16
- Venue
- Matsushima Kaigan waterfront
- City
- Matsushima Town, Miyagi
About
Over two days during Obon, on August 15 and 16, this summer festival is held in Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Great Views. It began in 2011, the year of the Great East Japan Earthquake. At its heart are Obon traditions: memorial rites for ancestors, floating lanterns on the water and bon dancing. It is a chance for residents and visitors of all generations to share the summer charms of Matsushima and a way of life rooted in its scenery, history and temple-town culture. On August 16, Zuiganji Temple also holds its Daisegaki memorial service.
Sources
- OfficialMatsushima Tourism Association www.matsushima-kanko.com
- Reference四季のイベント（松島観光協会） www.matsushima-kanko.com
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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