Dashi and festival music wind through Yasugi; the Tsukinowa Festival lights up the port
Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival
The 2026 edition of Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 第1期：2026/08/08Ended第2期：2026/08/14 〜 2026/08/17Ended
- Season / frequency
- Aug
- Location
- Within Yasugi-cho, Yasugi Port, and central Yasugi-cho
- Area
- Shimane Prefecture・Yasugi City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Centered on the Tsukinowa ritual, which is based on a local legend, the festival brings summer to life in Yasugi with and musicians parading through town, fireworks at Yasugi Port, and community events.
About Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival
The Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival is a summer festival that brings color to Yasugi City and carries on its history and traditions.
At the heart of the festival is the Tsukinowa ritual, where a dashi leads the procession through town to the sound of flutes and drums.
The program also includes a fireworks display and neighborhood association events, with multiple happenings held around central Yasugi and the port.
Source: 島根県安来市：しごと：やすぎ月の輪まつりについて / やすぎ月の輪まつり / 島根県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】
Festival highlights
One of the highlights is the Tsukinowa ritual, with dashi and musicians from 4 neighborhoods proceeding through central Yasugi.
At the fireworks display, fireworks are launched against the backdrop of Yasugi Port, offering scenery unique to the harbor.
During the festival, you can see different events on different days, including the Tsukinowa ritual and local neighborhood association events as well as the fireworks display.
Source: やすぎ月の輪まつり（島根県／安来市）｜開催期間・アクセス｜るるぶ&more. / やすぎ月の輪まつり2026（安来市） | しまね観光ナビ｜島根県公式観光情報サイト
Dashi and festival music wind through Yasugi; the Tsukinowa Festival lights up the port
What to expect
The festival unfolds with a fireworks display at Yasugi Port, the Tsukinowa ritual within Yasugi-cho, and neighborhood association events in central Yasugi-cho.
During the Tsukinowa ritual, dashi and musicians from 4 neighborhoods parade through town and pay their respects at Tadasu Shrine.
On the day of the fireworks, a market and Tsukinowa Night are also held alongside the display.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
The Tsukinowa ritual takes place within Yasugi-cho, and the fireworks display is held at Yasugi Port.
The address is Yasugi-cho, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture.
- Train and bus
About a 3-minute walk from Yasugi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line.
- By car
About 10 minutes via Route 9 from the Yasugi IC on the Sanin Expressway.
- Parking
Parking information is available for 400 spaces.
Source: 【地図・アクセス】 - やすぎ月の輪まつり(島根県安来市) - 夏休みおでかけガイド2026
Address Yasugi-cho, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
Dates and season
- Period 1
2026/08/08
- Period 2
2026/08/14〜2026/08/17
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, a fireworks display was held at Yasugi Port on August 8; the Tsukinowa ritual ran from August 14 through the 17th; and neighborhood association events took place on August 16 and the 17th.
The fireworks display was scheduled from 8:08 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the market and Tsukinowa Night were scheduled from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
All 2026 events have ended.
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Tips for your visit
In 2026, traffic restrictions were in place around the venues from August 8 through the 17th, and from August 14.
The Tsukinowa ritual and fireworks display are held at different venues, so it’s a good idea to check the location for each day before setting out.
When enjoying events at the port or in town, take congestion and traffic restrictions into account and consider using public transportation.
Nearby attractions
Near the festival are Yasugi’s townscape, the Wako Museum, Yasugi Park, and Mt. Togamiyama.
Tourist information also lists the Yasugi City Tourism Exchange Plaza “Araessa♪YASUGI” and the Tourism Exchange Plaza shop as nearby attractions.
Check each facility’s information for details and opening status before visiting as part of your festival trip.
和鋼博物館
島根県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
安来市立歴史資料館
島根県安来市にある資料館
足立美術館
島根県安来市にある美術館
足立美術館庭園
島根県の公園・庭園のスポットです。
Origins and History of Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival
The Tsukinowa Festival is rooted in the story of Omi no Inoshimaro, which appears in the Izumo Fudoki.
It is said that Inoshimaro, whose daughter was killed by a giant crocodile, avenged her death and made a tsukinowa (moon ring) to comfort her spirit.
The Tsukinowa ritual inspired by this story has been passed down as the centerpiece of today’s festival.
Official information
The Yasugi City website’s “About the Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival” page provides an overview and event status.
For inquiries, contact the Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (within the Yasugi City Tourism Promotion Division).
Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival at a Glance
The Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival is a summer festival in Yasugi City centered on the Tsukinowa ritual, which is based on a local legend, with dashi and musicians parading through town, fireworks at Yasugi Port, and community events.
The ritual takes place within Yasugi-cho, while the fireworks display is held at Yasugi Port.
In 2026, it ran from August 8 through the 17th, and all events have ended.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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