Otaue Matsuri
SeasonalKansai(Osaka)
Annual eventDates
2026-06-14
Venue
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Moderate crowdRice planting festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha with traditional music and dance.
Otaue Matsuri is a sacred rice-planting festival held at Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Osaka's most important shrines. Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, the ceremony features ritual rice planting by women in traditional costumes accompanied by music and dance to pray for a bountiful harvest.
Highlights
Ritual rice planting by women in white traditional dress; Dengaku music and bugaku dance performances; Procession of elaborately costumed participants
Access
3-minute walk from Sumiyoshitaisha Station (Nankai Main Line) or adjacent to Sumiyoshi Torii-mae Station (Hankai Tramway)
Tips for Visitors
Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot near the sacred rice paddy. The ceremony starts around 1:00 PM and lasts approximately two hours.