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Tenjin Matsuri 天神祭

Land & river processions in Osaka (24 & 25 Jul)

Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭)

25 July is the big day in Osaka with a land procession from Tenmangu Shrine through the streets of Osaka in the afternoon. This is followed by a procession in boats on the Okawa River.

A fireworks display kicks in once it’s dark, and visitors can enjoy traditional noh and bunraku performances, as well as endless food stalls serving all sorts of Osaka delicacies.

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Tenjin Matsuri

Summer: June, July & Aug 夏

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by elmimmo