A Tsurumi tradition that connects the seasons of rice cultivation through song and movement
Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri
The 2026 edition of Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/04/29Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on April 29 / Every year
- Location
- Tsurumi
- Area
- Kanagawa Prefecture・Yokohama City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Based on the ta-asobi tradition passed down at Tsurumi Shrine, this traditional event uses songs and movements to depict the work of rice cultivation, from preparing the fields in spring to the autumn harvest. Highlights include the rice-farming performances to the songs of Kotobuki-uta and the appearance of Otsuru and Kamezō toward the end.
About Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri
The Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri is a folk performing art dedicated at Tsurumi Shrine in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa.
Also known as ta-asobi, the event uses songs and dances to depict the sequence of rice-farming activities, from preparing the fields in spring to the autumn harvest.
It is a regional tradition preserved and passed down as a celebratory rite seeking a good harvest of the five grains and the prosperity of descendants in the coming year.
It is also registered as an intangible folk cultural property of Yokohama City.
Source: 鶴見の田祭り - Wikipedia / ホーム | 鶴見神社【川崎・横浜間最古の神社】
Festival highlights
Highlights include performances of plowing, puddling the fields, sowing seeds, transplanting rice seedlings, and harvesting rice to the songs of Kotobuki-uta.
At the center of the stage, a structure called “Yassai,” made from straw and other materials, represents a rice paddy, with farming activities performed around it.
Toward the end, children playing the roles of a sacred horse and an ox are followed by the comic characters Otsuru and Kamezō, expressing wishes for a good harvest and the prosperity of descendants.
A Tsurumi tradition that connects the seasons of rice cultivation through song and movement
What to expect
The event proceeds in the following order: the Sugiyama Festival and a review of the implements, the Himoku-no-gi ritual, Kotobuki-uta, and a naorai gathering and mochi throwing.
During Kotobuki-uta, Sakudaishō, the rice workers, and others perform each stage of rice cultivation to the songs, moving into a celebration of a good harvest.
At the end, the performers take their seats for the naorai gathering, and red-and-white mochi are thrown after the Sanbon-jime celebratory clapping.
Sponsored stage performances, food stalls, and a parade are also held before the Ta Matsuri.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Tsurumi Shrine grounds (1-14-1 Tsurumi Chuo, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa).
In case of rain, the event will be held at Tsurumi Shrine's Sanshuden Hall.
- Train and bus
A 3-minute walk from Tsurumi Station on the JR East Keihin-Tōhoku and Tsurumi lines, and a 4-minute walk from Keikyū Tsurumi Station on the Keikyū Line.
Source: ｢鶴見の田祭り｣29日に 横浜最古の伝統芸能 | 鶴見区 | タウンニュース / 鶴見神社 - 神奈川県神社庁
Address 1-14-1 Tsurumi Chuo, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The 39th revival edition of the Ta Matsuri was announced for April 29 (Wednesday, national holiday) at Tsurumi Shrine.
Food stalls were scheduled from 11:30 a.m., a sponsored stage performance from 12:30 p.m., the Ta Matsuri ceremony from 4:30 p.m., and Kotobuki-uta from 6 p.m., followed by a naorai gathering and mochi throwing.
The event is held annually on April 29.
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Tips for your visit
The event takes place outdoors on the grounds of Tsurumi Shrine, so it is a good idea to wear comfortable walking clothes and bring rain gear suited to the weather.
In case of rain, the venue will be changed to the shrine's Sanshuden Hall.
Several events are held, including Kotobuki-uta, mochi throwing, and a mikoshi parade. Check the start times for the performances you want to see and any venue changes on the day.
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Origins and History of Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri
The Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri is said to have been passed down since the Kamakura period as a festival of Sugiyama Myojin, the former name of Tsurumi Shrine.
It was discontinued after its last observance in Meiji 4, but was restored through research into old documents and diaries, along with study of ta-asobi traditions in other regions, and revived in 1987.
Today, the tradition is carried on by the Tsurumi Ta Matsuri Preservation Society. In 2026, the 39th revival edition was held.
Official information
Official information about the Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri is available on the Tsurumi Shrine website.
The 2026 announcement listed the usual shrine rites, as well as food stalls, mochi throwing, and a mikoshi parade.
Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri at a Glance
The Tsurumi no Ta Matsuri is a traditional event at Tsurumi Shrine, where rice-farming activities are performed to the songs of Kotobuki-uta and prayers are offered for a good harvest of the five grains and the prosperity of descendants.
The highlights include the sequence from plowing to rice harvesting, the stage with Yassai representing a rice paddy, and the appearance of Otsuru and Kamezō.
In 2026, the program included Kotobuki-uta, mochi throwing, food stalls, and a mikoshi parade on April 29.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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