EndedFestivals & FireworksGunma
Yassa Matsuri Festival
ヤッサ祭り
Experience a 400-year-old tradition in Gunma! A powerful ritual of men in traditional loincloths racing through the shrine to rhythmic chants.
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Schedule
September 26, 2026 18:30 – September 26, 2026 22:00
Guide6 min read
Yassa Matsuri is a traditional festival held at Wakamiya Hachiman-gu Shrine in Minakami, Gunma (formerly the Tsukino-yo Ogashima district).
Highlights
Traditional RitualsHigh-Energy CeremonyNight Festival
Venue
About Yassa Matsuri Festival
- Witness Traditional Rituals: Watch the breathtaking sight of men in fundoshi racing through the shrine to the rhythmic 'Yassa, Mossa' chant.
- Enjoy the Nighttime Energy: Experience the rising excitement of the festival, starting with drumming at 18:30 and peaking late at night.
- Connect with History: Feel the weight of a 400-year-old tradition and experience the deep-rooted local faith and culture of Japan.
Weather forecast
Tue
10/20
24°/16°
51%
Wed
10/21
27°/18°
94%
Thu
10/22
22°/14°
67%
Fri
10/23
18°/8°
3%
Sat
10/24
16°/13°
87%
Sun
10/25
24°/16°
63%
Mon
10/26
20°/16°
79%
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