Matsuyama Spring Festival (Oshiro Festival)

The Castle Festival began in 1967 in commemoration of the decision to rebuild Matsuyama Castle’s shōtenshu (small keep tower). It’s held every first weekend (Friday-Sunday) of April in the areas near Matsuyama Castle and the Shiroyama Park Horinouchi district, around the time of the year when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. A variety of events are held with the local residents’ participation for the enjoyment of many tourists and cherry blossom viewers. They include Daimyō Musha Gyōretsu, a parade of men and women dressed up as various historical figures who lived in the Sengoku period (beginning in the mid-15th century) through the Taishō period (early 20th century), national yakyūken contest (yakyūken=a stylized form of “rock-paper-scissors” which originated in Matsuyama), and a singing contest.

Basic information

Address

Matsuyama city centre

Schedule

April 4th (Thursday), 6th (Saturday), 7th (Sunday), 2024

Filters

• Free of charge
• Outdoor

Who are you traveling with?

• Family
• Couple
• Friends
• Alone
• Senior

Etc

Please be aware that changes may be made to the information due to various circumstances.
For the latest information, please contact the respective facilities directly.

Detailed information

Phone

089-941-0194 (Castle Festival Executive Committee, Junior Chamber International Matsuyama)