Shimane – August 1 Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival

Access

Extensive traffic restrictions will be put in place around the venue on the day of the fireworks festival, and the area will be extremely crowded. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.

• By train

  • Approximately a 1-minute walk from Ichibata Electric Railway’s Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen Station.
  • Approximately a 15–27-minute walk from the north exit of JR Matsue Station.
  • Ichibata Electric Railway services are infrequent, so check the timetable in advance and be careful not to miss your train.

• By car

  • Approximately 10 minutes from the Matsue-nishi IC on the San'in Expressway.
  • Extensive traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue. Check the official website for restriction information.
  • Temporary paid parking lots will be available, but tickets must be purchased in advance. Please purchase your parking ticket ahead of time through Lawson Ticket (L code: 67778).
  • Parking lots are expected to be crowded on the day of the event, so please help by using public transportation.

• Be aware of the last trains The nearest stations will be extremely crowded after the fireworks end. Since the number of trains and the times of the last services are limited, particularly at JR Matsue Station and Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen Station, check the timetable in advance and allow plenty of time.

Reserved Seating and Tickets

At the 2026 Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival, paid seating will be available for a more comfortable viewing experience. Sales began on Saturday, June 6, and tickets can be purchased at Matsue Terrsa, the Shimane Prefectural Civic Center ticket counter, Mishimaya (all stores in Matsue), Sun-in Marui Kuroda store, and other locations.

Main types of reserved seating and indicative prices (based on 2023 figures. Please check the official website for details and prices for 2026.)

| Seating type | Approximate size | Indicative price (per person) | Features This article is a detailed guide to making the most of the Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival.

Introduction

The Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival is one of western Japan’s largest fireworks festivals held over a lake, taking place on Lake Shinji, the symbol of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Approximately 20,000 fireworks launched from the lake illuminate the night sky and water, while the “upside-down fireworks” reflected on the lake’s surface are particularly breathtaking. A drone show is also scheduled for 2026, promising an even more spectacular event than usual.