In Japan there are three major festivals split between Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Osaka plays host to Tenjin Matsuri, a summertime event that takes place in the heart of the city.
Tenjin Matsuri is rooted in Shinto rituals and has been celebrated for over 1000 years. The main highlights for this month-long event take place on July 25th.
There are two major events on the 25th, a daytime foot parade consisting of 3,000 traditionally dressed participants, and an evening procession of boats that float down the Okawa River.
The land procession is not to be missed - it’s unmistakeably Osakan. You’ll experience a loud, crowded and sometimes rowdy atmosphere as parade revelers carry heavy portable shrines on their shoulders and make their way thru the city streets.
In the evening you can view an illuminated boat parade, capped off by a fantastic fireworks display near Sakuranomiya Park.
To learn more about Osaka Tenjin Matsuri, visit this website.
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