Kansai Festivals

Decorated Sagicho floats parade through Omihachiman before a ceremonial burning.

Free outdoor jazz festival in the streets of Osaka.

Floats with mechanical puppets parade to festival music through central Otsu.

A traditional procession carries the shrine's deity to its resting place during this spring observance in Tenri.

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.

White-clad participants carry torches down the steep stone steps of Kamikura Shrine.

Ancient Buddhist water-drawing ceremony at Todaiji Temple with spectacular torch procession.

Futon-style floats and bamboo-splitting rituals mark the autumn festival at Sone Tenmangu.

Thousands of lanterns illuminate Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine during Obon.

Tado Taisha's spring festival preserves mikoshi processions and horse-related rituals.

Rows of donated lanterns rise above the shrine grounds during Taga Taisha's summer observance.

A procession representing twenty-five bodhisattvas crosses a bridge in a ceremony recalling Chujo-hime's passage to the Pure Land.

Autumn leaf festival at Jingoji Temple in Kyoto with illuminated maple trees.

Outdoor Noh theater by torchlight at Kofukuji Temple in Nara.

Okasa festival floats parade through Tanabe for Tokei Shrine's summer festival.