Apr – May
Events & Festivals in 2024
Event schedules are subject to change at discretion of event organizers. Status may change day by day. Please contact about more updates to Sado Tourist Association 0259-27-5000 or write to info@visitsado.com
Sanno Matsuri (April 12, 13 and 14)
a) Hiyoshi Shrine (Evenings on 12th, 13th and afternoon on 14th)
b) Onidaiko deity-masked dances and other local traditions.
Shimbo Matsturi (April 15) TBA
a) Shimbo Hachiman Shrine
b) Onidaiko deity-masked dance performances at the shrine. Taikeiji Temple, next to the shrine, also holds other event on the same day.
Cherry Blossom Light-up (April 5-19)
a) Sado Gold Mine Parking Lot #3
b) Cherry blossom trees will be lit up from April 8th to 22th in the evening until 9:30pm.
Kodo Sado Island Performances in Shukunegi (April 27 - 29, May 3 - 6)
a) Shukunegi Community Hall
b) A small group of Kodo’s members will present up-close taiko performances at the local retro playhouse at 11:00am on 4/28, 4/29, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6; and 2:30pm on 4/27, 4/28, 5/3, 5/4 and 5/5. Advance ticket ¥4,000
Call 0259-86-2330 or bvihttp://www.kodo.or.jp
www.kodo.or.jp
Kodo Ticket Service
Phone: 0259-86-2330 (Japanese assistance only, Mon–Fri, 9:30–17:00)
Email: ticket@kodo.or.jp (English assistance available)
Minato Matsuri (May 5)
a) Wakamiya Shrine
b) Onidaiko, deity-masked dances, floats, shouldering a mikoshi shrine and other attractions until late evening.
Botan (peonies) Matsuri (TBA)
a) Chokokuji Temple
b) The temple is well-known for many seasonal flowers. Mid-May is the blooming season of beautiful peonies.
Ondeko dotcom (Onidaiko Festival) May 26
a)Ryotsu Minato Koen Park
b) Many Onidiko deity-masked dance groups meet at the venue from 10am to 4pm.
