The market opens once a month from May to September. Local fishermen themselves sell fresh seasonal fish they catch at reasonal prices. Seasonal vegetables or inexpensive light meal with local products are also sold at the market. Please enjoy the lively atmosphere of a fishing village.

[Place]
Tottori Prefecture fishermen's cooperative association Sakaiminato branch office（Nakano-cho, Sakaiminato City. Tottori）
[Contact]
Fisheries Division, Sakaiminato City
TEL +81-859-47-1055

The Yonago Gaina Festival is said to be originated from the story that a servant of the Lord of Yonago castle in the Edo period housed the autograph paper by Sugawara no Michizane in the garden shrine to be "Tenman-gu Shrine", and enshrined it in the present Kamo Shrine. The varied festivities include the Gaina Taiko performance, the Gaina Buddhist lantern festival and a spectacular fireworks display to finish off the event.

【Venue】
Anterior of Yonago Station, Minatoyama Park, and others; fireworks at Yonago Bay.

【Inquiry】
Yonago Gaina Festival Planning Committee
TEL +81-859-22-0018

At this festival, one of the biggest fireworks shows in Western Japan is held on the lake. Additionally, visitors can enjoy various events all over the city during daytime and nighttime, including entertainments on the stage and fun programs sponsored by the Matsue Dan-Dan festival that provides food booths. Fireworks dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the death of Fumai-ko, Matsudaira Harusato (the 7th Lord of Matsue), illuminate the night sky in summer.

【Venue】
Lake Shinji

【Inquiry】
Matsue Suigo-sai Festival Promotion Meeting Secretariat
TEL +81-852-32-0504

An official competition that has received authentication from the Japan Geta-Tobashi Association. Traditional geta footwear is tossed directly from the participants foot, mimicking the popular comic and cartoon GeGeGe no Kitaro. In Sakai the wearing of part of Kitaro’s costume is actually now part of the rules, and has to be obeyed, (the office provides the item to participants).

[Place]
Sakaiminato City
[Contact]
Junior Chamber International Sakaiminato
TEL +81-859-44-2700

At this festival, various events are held such as divine services, fireworks, a dance competition and many more.

【Venue】
Yasugi City

【Inquiry】
Commerce and Tourism Department, Yasugi City
TEL +81-854-37-0711