Aizen Matsuri
ReligiousKansai(Osaka)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Shoman-in Aizendo Temple
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowd
What are the Aizen Matsuri Osaka 2026 dates?
Aizen Matsuri runs June 30 to July 2, 2026 at Aizendo Temple in Tennoji, Osaka, and it is free to attend. Many travelers also search for "Aizen Matsuri Osaka 2026 dates" or "Aizen Festival Osaka 2026 dates", so the practical move is to confirm the June dates here, use the official website link for the latest notices, then decide whether you want to extend the trip into Osaka’s bigger July festival window.
Aizen Matsuri is Osaka's summer festival opening, held at Shoman-in Aizendo Temple — the start of the city's festival season.
Aizen Matsuri is the opening festival of Osaka's three great summer festivals (Osaka Sandai Natsu Matsuri), held at Shoman-in Aizendo Temple in Tennoji. The festival centers on the Aizen Myoo deity, worshipped for matchmaking and love, and features the Hoekago procession in which geisha and festival queens parade through Tennoji on decorated carriages. The three-day event marks the official start of Osaka's festival season.
At a Glance
- Type
- Religious
- Dates
- 2026-06-30 – 2026-07-02
- Venue
- Shoman-in Aizendo Temple
- Status
- Ended
- Crowd Level
- Moderate crowd
- Admission
- Free
- Annual event
- Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm the official status of Aizen Matsuri?
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.aizendo.com/.
What is the current status of Aizen Matsuri?
The current listing status is ended. Last checked: 2026-03-10.
How crowded is Aizen Matsuri?
The typical crowd level is moderate.
What are the highlights of Aizen Matsuri?
Hoekago procession with festival queens on decorated carriages; Aizen Myoo prayers for matchmaking and love; Traditional Osaka food stalls and summer festival atmosphere
Highlights
Hoekago procession with festival queens on decorated carriages; Aizen Myoo prayers for matchmaking and love; Traditional Osaka food stalls and summer festival atmosphere
Access
Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station, 2-minute walk. JR/Metro Tennoji Station is a 10-minute walk.
Tips for Visitors
The Hoekago procession on June 30 from Tennoji Station to Aizendo is the main highlight. Evening visits offer a more atmospheric experience with illuminated temple grounds. Combine with a visit to nearby Shitennoji Temple.
Location
📍 Shoman-in Aizendo Temple
