Festivals in Osaka

Osaka's celebration of its iconic street food with vendors from across the city.

The river procession portion of Tenjin Matsuri with thousands of boats on the Okawa River.

Osaka's greatest festival with a river procession of illuminated boats.

Aizen Matsuri is Osaka's summer festival opening, held at Shoman-in Aizendo Temple — the start of the city's festival season.

Rice planting festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha with traditional music and dance.

Osaka's New Year business prosperity festival at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine.

Danjiri floats, drum platforms and mikoshi enliven Osaka's historic Hirano district.

Free outdoor jazz festival in the streets of Osaka.

A historically significant fireworks ceremony in Tondabayashi. Public fireworks have not been confirmed for 2026; check the organizer and Tondabayashi City for current information.

Futon-daiko drums, tea gatherings and street events introduce the culture of Sakai.

Thousands of lanterns illuminate Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine during Obon.