Castle Tower Soot Sweeping Ceremony
Matsue · Matsue Castle
Dec 2026 1-31
🎗️ Culture
Matsue
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About this event
The annual Castle Tower Soot Sweeping Ceremony at Matsue Castle takes place in December 2026. This traditional year-end cleaning ritual prepares the historic castle for the New Year and is a cherished winter tradition in Matsue.
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