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Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
ReligiousAncient Shinto festival at Kasuga Shrine with 900 years of unbroken tradition.
KansaiDecemberModerate crowd
FreeKansai Festivals
39 festivals in this region
Kansai is the cultural heart of Japan, and its festivals carry centuries of history. Kyoto's Gion Matsuri, dating back over 1,000 years, is perhaps Japan's most famous festival with its towering yamaboko floats. Osaka's Tenjin Matsuri lights up the river with boat processions, while Nara's Wakakusayama Mountain Burning creates an unforgettable winter spectacle.
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