Sone Autumn Festival
October 9, 2019 3:45 pmAn array of ceremonies take place day and night at Sone Tenmangu’s biggest event of the year. In the afternoon […]
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Izushi Kimono Festival
October 9, 2019 3:39 pmSpend a day in a scenic old town wearing kimono. There will be a variety of attractions such as a […]
Gokonomiya Annual Festival
October 9, 2019 3:37 pmThis eight-day event is hosted by Gokonomiya Shrine, which is central to the neighborhoods of Fushimi. Countless festivities including float […]
Fudoshoue (Chinese Obon Festival)
October 9, 2019 12:38 pmFounded by a Chinese Buddhist monk during the 17th century, Manpukuji’s uniqueness lies in its architectural and ornamental style based […]
Kitayama Halloween
October 9, 2019 12:34 pmThis family-friendly Halloween event is in its 22nd year running with a costume parade, pumpkin-carving contest, handcraft market, and more. […]
Twenty-five Bodhisattva Procession
October 9, 2019 12:31 pmAt the end of the Heian Era (around the 11th century) people wanted to be salvaged by the Land of […]
Kameoka Festival
October 9, 2019 12:22 pmOriginally conceived in the 17th century as a ceremony to pray for safety from floods and famine, this event has […]
Doll Memorial Service
October 9, 2019 12:19 pmThis Buddhist event is held to say farewell to dolls carrying memories of people’s childhoods and is performed by a […]
Mibu Kyogen
October 9, 2019 12:16 pmKyogen are short plays with exaggerated movements that originated as a means to spread Buddhist teachings to a wide audience. […]
Osaka Craft Beer Holiday
October 9, 2019 12:11 pmOver 100 types of Japanese craft beer by 21 breweries around the country are available with appetizers ranging from fresh […]