Slip Back In Time at Matsue Castle, a National Treasure　 Shimane culture festival Enter a Space That Recreates the Time When the Castle Was Built, Paired with a World of Twinkling Lights and Ghost Stories Unique to the Nighttime Atmosphere

A limited-time event will be held at Matsue Castle, a national treasure, to experience Shimane's culture, entertainment, and food in a castle town

For the first time, the Honmaru area of Matsue Castle will be exclusively open for a special weekday evening event. Attendees can experience a grand tea ceremony alongside a stage performance featuring Lafcadio Hearn's (AKA Koizumi Yakumo) beloved ghost stories connected to Matsue, all set against the backdrop of the castle's main keep. There will also be weekday events such as the “Matsue Water Lantern Festival” and a range of cultural and culinary experiences that showcase Shimane. These include tastings of local sake from Shimane, the birthplace of sake, special performances of Iwami Kagura and Yasugi-bushi, “Do" drumming, foodstalls featuring regional delicacies, and hands-on experiences like dressing in samurai warrior attire. These events aim to attract international visitors and create opportunities for cultural exchange.