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

During the Heian period (794-1185), Kyoto suffered a series of natural disasters and plagues. As a form of appeasement to Mother Nature, a thousand years ago during a famine, purification ceremonies called “gouy-e” came into practice. Traditional spears were gathered from all over Japan as well as portable mikoshi (shrines) and offered to pay respect…

all-day Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival...

Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival...

Jul 1 – Aug 31 all-day

Over 2,500 wind chimes, one of the features of Japanese summer are hung throughout the temple grounds. Their gentle sound with a summer breeze make you forget summer heat. It allows visitors to enjoy a pleasantly cool atmosphere. You can purchase the wind chimes around the country. Date : July 1 to August 31 every…

all-day Tanabata illumination at Kibune ...

Tanabata illumination at Kibune ...

Jul 1 – Aug 15 all-day

Every year, there are illuminations from July to mid-August at Kibune Shrine in Kyoto. Tanabata is a mythical tale of literal star-crossed lovers take place all over Japan. Orihime and Hikoboshi – the lovers – were separated by the Milky Way but are allowed to reunite on July 7th. The shrine and the area, Tanabata…

all-day Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashi...

Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashi...

Jul 1 – Sep 23 all-day

Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which trained cormorants (large diving birds) are used to catch fish such as sweet fish (Ayu). This type of fishing has history over 1300 years across Japan. Visitors can watch the event either from the river banks or get a seat on a boat. Boat ride : 1800…

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all-day The Summer Festa Minoo Park/ Osaka

The Summer Festa Minoo Park/ Osaka

Jul 13 – Sep 1 all-day

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 the station, The waterfalls, and The Pavilion Phoenix of Ryoan-ji Temple are being lit up fantastically. Visitors can see the different look of the waterfalls. Location : Minoo Park Hours…

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all-day Motomiya Festival 「本宮祭」/ Fu...

Motomiya Festival 「本宮祭」/ Fu...

Jul 20 – Jul 21 all-day

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 of Yoi-miya, thousands of stone and wood lanterns all over Mt. Inari will be lit up, and donated lanterns will also be hung on the paths throughout the shrine. Throughout…

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all-day Tenjin-matsuri 「天神祭り」- Osaka

Tenjin-matsuri 「天神祭り」- Osaka

Jul 24 all-day

Tenmangu is a shinto shrine – founded in 949 – is popular with locals praying for academic success since it is devoted to the deity of learning: “Sugawara no Michizane”. The main celebration is held on the second day, July 25th and includes a land procession with “mikoshi” (portable shrines), a river procession with festival…

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19:30 Tenjin-Matsuri Fireworks Festiva...

Tenjin-Matsuri Fireworks Festiva...

Jul 25 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Enjoy the sight of 100 ships with bonfires under the fireworks. It’s the festival with the biggest number of spectators in the Kansai area. A number of fireworks : 5,000 The largest diameter of fireworks : 60-m (Size-2.5) Date : 25 JUL Hours : 19:30 to 21:00 Fee : Free Access : JR Sakuranomiya Station…

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19:30 Himeji Minato Matsuri Fireworks ...

Himeji Minato Matsuri Fireworks ...

Jul 27 @ 19:30 – 20:45

About 5,000 colorful fireworks are launched from the boats 300 meters away from the view point. The water starmine is beautiful and, Shakudama (10-sized) fireworks are dynamic. A number of fireworks : 5,000 The largest diameter of fireworks : 320-m (Size-10) Date : JUL 27 Hours : 19:30 to 20:45 Access : 25-minute walk from…

19:45 Ashiya Summer Carnival Fireworks...

Ashiya Summer Carnival Fireworks...

Jul 27 @ 19:45 – 20:30

Visitors can enjoy various stage events and food stalls under the sun, and after sunset, A unique and novel fireworks displayed over the Beach will color the summer night sky brilliantly. A number of fireworks : 6,000 The largest diameter of fireworks : 130-m (Size-4) Date : 27 JUL Hours : 19:45 to 20:30 Access…

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Shrines & Temples

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

Shrines & Temples

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

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