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Traditional Matsuri in Osaka

Experience traditional matsuri in Osaka, Japan

4 festivals found

Kishiwada Danjiri - Matsuri

Kishiwada Danjiri

Adrenaline-fueled festival where massive wooden carts race through narrow streets.

KansaiSeptemberExtremely crowded

Tenjin Matsuri Funatogyo - Matsuri

Tenjin Matsuri Funatogyo

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

KansaiJulyExtremely crowded

Tenjin Matsuri - Matsuri

Tenjin Matsuri

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

KansaiJulyExtremely crowded

Toka Ebisu - Matsuri

Toka Ebisu

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

KansaiJanuaryExtremely crowded

About Traditional Matsuri in Osaka

Osaka hosts 4 traditional matsuri throughout the year. Traditional matsuri feature vibrant parades, portable shrines, and centuries-old customs. Browse our selection to plan your visit to Osaka's most exciting events.