Osaka Mint bureau special opening for the cherry blossom
The Japan Mint in Osaka opens a passage of 560 meters long to the general public for the cherry blossom viewing about 370 trees of over 100 varieties.
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Rurikoin Spring Special Viewing
Rurikoin is open to visitors only during special viewing periods in spring, summer, and autumn. Visitors may enjoy its iconic scenery of reflected maple leaves.
Fushimi Inari Festival
Inari festival is the most important festival for Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. The Inari God makes a parade to give blessings once a year.
Autumnal Night Visit at Eikan-do Temple/ Kyoto
The tree colors of autumn are so prominent in Eikan-do Temple. There are some three thousand maples on the grounds, which are lit up at night in fall.
Evening illumination at Hiyoshi-Taisha/ Shiga
The leaves of 3000 maples and other trees color the vast precincts of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. The special night illumination creates a fantastic atmosphere.
Tanzan Jinja Shrine Autumn Lit Up
Maple trees are lit up creating a fantastic scenery along with a unique pagoda and a wooden terrace decorated by traditional lanterns at Tanzan-Jinja Shrine.
Osaka Hikari Renaissance/ Osaka Festival of Light
The Osaka Hikari Renaissance illumination event is stretching from Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park creating a festive atmosphere.
“Joya-no-kane” bell rings at Chion-in Temple
At Chion-in Temple, 17 monks work together to ring a massive, three-meter tall, about 70 tons great temple bell at 108 times on December 31st.
Toka Ebisu Festival / Kyoto
Toka Ebisu Festival is held at the Kyoto Ebisu Shrine, located next to Kennin-ji. Women in traditional costume come to the shrine to hand out lucky bamboos.
Imamiya To-ka ebisu festival
Imamiya Ebisu-jinja Shrine in Osaka is known for “Ebessan”, the god of commerce.
It gathers more than a million “merchants” wishing for prosperous business.