murmurMatsuura Suigun Festival
Matsuura City · Around Matsuura City Hall
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Matsuura City Culture and Tourism Division · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Oct 24–25, 2026
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually late October
- How the date is set
- Announced each year Usually a weekend in late October; dates are announced each year
- Venue
- Around Matsuura City Hall
- City
- Matsuura City, Nagasaki
About
Matsuura is said to be where the Mongol invasions of Japan, the campaigns of Bun'ei and Koan, finally ended, and this festival, in which the whole city takes part, honors the Matsuura-to, or Matsuura navy, who held off the invaders and protected their homeland. It grew from an industry fair launched in 1982 into the region's leading festival. The main attraction is a parade of warriors recreating the days of the Matsuura navy, turning the streets into a scene from history. Performances of Matsuura Ryuo taiko, the Mikuriya dragon dance and YOSAKOI follow, and the stage features music, dance and marching bands. The festival is centered around Matsuura City Hall, about 7 minutes on foot from Matsuura Station on the Matsuura Railway. In 2026 it is held on October 24 and October 25.
Sources
- OfficialMatsuura City Culture and Tourism Division www.city-matsuura.jp
- OfficialNagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association (Nagasaki Tabinet) www.nagasaki-tabinet.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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