Kasamatsu Town in Gifu Prefecture is holding its annual spring event, the "Kasamatsu Haru Matsuri" (Kasamatsu Spring Festival). The festival consists of two events: the "Sakura Matsuri" (Cherry Blossom Festival), held at the scenic Kasamatsu Minato Park, and the "Honmatsuri" (Main Festival), a traditional celebration that has continued since the Edo period.
Sakura Matsuri (March 21 – April 5)
The Sakura Matsuri runs from Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, April 5, at Kasamatsu Minato Park. The event features food stalls, kitchen cars, nighttime cherry blossom illumination, a bonfire cafe, street performances, pony rides, and an escape game, offering fun for visitors of all ages.
Honmatsuri (April 12)
On Sunday, April 12, the "Honmatsuri" takes place, showcasing traditional performing arts that have been passed down through the community since the Edo period. Highlights include the "Daimyo Gyoretsu Oyakko" (feudal lord procession) and the "Chonaï Mikoshi" (neighborhood portable shrine), both reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage.
The Kasamatsu Haru Matsuri is a great opportunity to enjoy cherry blossoms, lively events, and a historically rooted celebration as spring arrives in Gifu Prefecture.
Event Details
Sakura Matsuri
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Kasamatsu Minato Park (Kasamatsu-cho, Hashima-gun, Gifu Prefecture) |
| Access | Approximately 15-minute walk from Nagoya Railroad Main Line "Kasamatsu Station" or Nagoya Railroad Takehana Line "Nishi-Kasamatsu Station" |
| Parking | Approximately 170 spaces available within Kasamatsu Minato Park |
| Activities | Food stalls, escape game, street performances, inflatable dome, pony rides, horse-drawn carriage, bonfire cafe, nighttime illumination, and more |
| Organizer | Kasamatsu Machizukuri Event Executive Committee |
Honmatsuri
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Yahata Shrine (117 Yahata-machi, Kasamatsu-cho, Hashima-gun, Gifu) / Musubi Shrine (130 Nishimiya-machi, Kasamatsu-cho, Hashima-gun, Gifu) |
| Activities | Neighborhood portable shrine procession, Daimyo Gyoretsu Oyakko performance, goshuin (temple seal) distribution, mini-festival stalls |
For more information, please visit the Kasamatsu Town official website.
