Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival
Over 2,500 wind chimes, one of the features of Japanese summer are hung throughout Ofusa Kannon temple's grounds in Nara to make you forget summer heat.
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Tanabata – The Star Festival
If you are wondering where to experience Tanabata, Osaka’s Shitenno-ji temple would be a great choice. Every year, the temple grounds are filled with people…
The legend of Amanogawa Osaka
July 7 is the official day of tanabata festivals. the legend of amanogawa is lit up by floating LED light balls creating a breathtaking sight.
Ikutama Shrine Summer Festival
Visitors can enjoy some performance in the shrine and various food stalls around Ikutama shrine. Shishimai, a lion dance and Mikoshi, portable shrine procession start…
The Summer Festa Minoo Park / Osaka
Minoo Waterfalls will be lit up for the Summer Festa. The Summer Festa Minoo Park is the annual event of the summer. The trail from…
Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine
During the Mitarashi Festival, people soak their feet up to the knees in the Mitarashi Pond in Shimogamo Shrine, light candles, and pray for good health.
Motomiya Festival / Fushimi Inari Shrine
This two days festival is a lively. Thousands of lanterns in the ground and Mt. Inari are lit up for celebration. Starting from the evening…
Tenjin-Matsuri Festival
Tenjin-Matsuri Festival is held to show the prosperity of Osaka and for the people to pray for business prosperity and their health at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
Tenjin-Matsuri Fireworks Festival
The Tenjin Matsuri fireworks Festival is the largest fireworks displays in the Kansai region. Enjoy the stunning Japanese fireworks.
Sumiyoshi Festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha
The Sumiyoshi Festival is held over three days. A highlight of this festival is the nagoshi-harai-shinji ritual on the middle day. The nagoshi-harai-shinji ritual involves…