A list of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in the Kansai area, you might want to visit.

Osaka/ 大阪

Kyoto/ 京都

Nara/ 奈良

Hyogo/ 兵庫

Wakayama/ 和歌山

Shiga/ 滋賀

The Takasegawa is an old canal running through the city, almost parallel to the Kamogawa river. there are lots of little shows going on in the street. “Rakugo” Japanese funny stories, Samurai show..etc. Another attraction is the tea ceremony performed by Maiko and Geisha. Access : 8 minute walk from Keihan Sanjyo station or 3…

13:00 Comb Festival ”櫛まつり”/ Kyoto

Comb Festival ”櫛まつり”/ Kyoto

Sep 23 @ 13:00 – 15:00

Kushi Matsuri or comb festival at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, features a colorful parade of about 45 women having their hair done in various coiffures representing each era from ancient times to the present day, and in clothes reflecting those eras. After the ceremony which starts from 1 p.m., they parade from the shrine proceeding in the…

Oct

Tue

all-day Zuiki Festival/ Kyoto (Yearly)

Zuiki Festival/ Kyoto (Yearly)

Oct 1 – Oct 5 all-day

Zuiki Festival at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine/ ずいき祭 This festival is held in appreciation for the year’s grain harvest. The festival began as an offering of new rice husks, vegetables and fruit to the deity. The name comes from the portable shrine, which is adorned with a taro stalk roof. OCT 1, 13:00 to 16:00 For the…

Oct

Sun

14:30 The path of bamboo candle night ...

The path of bamboo candle night ...

Oct 13 @ 14:30 – 20:30

The path of bamboo candle night event “かぐやの夕べ”, about 4,000 water candles along the Take-no-michi paths and Rakusai Chikurin Bamboo Park will be lit up in the evening to create a magical atmosphere with mass growth of bamboo forest. Some markets, musical concert will be takes place as well. Location : Rakusei Chikurin Bamboo Park…

Oct

Mon

all-day Nada Fighting Festival/ Hyogo (Y...

Nada Fighting Festival/ Hyogo (Y...

Oct 14 – Oct 15 all-day

Nada Fighting Festival/ 灘のけんか祭り Nada fighting festival is the popular festival held at the Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji City. It came to be called by this name “Fighting Festival” because the mikoshi (portable shrines) are jolted against one another when carried on the shoulders of the men in the parade. The greatest attraction is…

Oct

Sat

all-day Ofusa Kannon Rose Festival/ Nara

Ofusa Kannon Rose Festival/ Nara

Oct 19 – Nov 30 all-day

In spring and autumn when the temple’s roses are in full bloom, Visitors can enjoy about 2,300 varieties of roses and smell their fragrances while strolling through the temple grounds. Date : May 15 to June 30 and October 19 to November 30 every year Open: 7:00 to 17:00 Admission : Free Location : Ofusa…

Oct

Tue

07:00 Jidai Matsuri Festival 「時代祭...

Jidai Matsuri Festival 「時代祭...

Oct 22 @ 07:00 – 16:00

A parade from the Imperial palace to Heian-Jingu shrine. A grand ancient-costume procession where the long history of Japan unfolds before the spectators. This is a fine opportunity for taking a close look at the costumes, accessories and fittings which are reproduced with the quintessence of Kyoto’s traditional handicraft techniques. A festival held at…

18:00 Kurama Fire Festival/ Kyoto (Yea...

Kurama Fire Festival/ Kyoto (Yea...

Oct 22 @ 18:00 – Oct 23 @ 02:00

The Kurama Fire Festival is counted as one of the three great unusual festivals of Kyoto. Held in Kurama, a small town in northern Kyoto. The Kurama Fire Festival is filled with lit torches and iron baskets holding fire. You may experience incredible spectacle of the danger of so much fire so close at hand. …

Oct

Thu

all-day Japanese Ceramics and Pottery ma...

Japanese Ceramics and Pottery ma...

Oct 31 – Nov 4 all-day

The annual Himeji Pottery Market gathers japanese traditional pottery and ceramics from across the country to display their wares for sale. You can find famous Japanese potteries cheaper than the market price, such as Kiyomizu(Kyoto-style pottery), Arita, Karatsu, Shigaraki, Imari and others. Hours ：10:00 to 17:00 Access : 10-minute walk from JR Himeji stationShare this:Click…

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A list of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in the Kansai area, you might want to visit.