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Ohshiko Shrine Autumn Festival

October 9, 2019 4:21 pm Published by Kansai Finder

Oshiko Jinja is known for its mysterious Ishi-no-Hoden, a 500-ton stone temple that looks like a gigantic rock floating on […]

October 9, 2019 4:12 pm Published by Kansai Finder

Celebrating Nara’s tasty produce, local chefs serve their specialities for visitors to enjoy at the largest food event in the […]

October 9, 2019 4:01 pm Published by Kansai Finder

Akashi Park, next to he Akashi Castle ruins, hosts a series of festivities including Budoh performances, a falconry show, and […]

October 9, 2019 3:50 pm Published by Kansai Finder

Dress in costume and head over to the family-friendly Rokko Island Halloween Festival. With a costume parade, costume contest, pumpkin-carving, […]

October 9, 2019 3:45 pm Published by Kansai Finder

An array of ceremonies take place day and night at Sone Tenmangu’s biggest event of the year. In the afternoon […]

October 9, 2019 3:39 pm Published by Kansai Finder

Spend a day in a scenic old town wearing kimono. There will be a variety of attractions such as a […]

October 9, 2019 3:37 pm Published by Kansai Finder

This eight-day event is hosted by Gokonomiya Shrine, which is central to the neighborhoods of Fushimi. Countless festivities including float […]

October 9, 2019 12:38 pm Published by Kansai Finder

Founded by a Chinese Buddhist monk during the 17th century, Manpukuji’s uniqueness lies in its architectural and ornamental style based […]

October 9, 2019 12:34 pm Published by Kansai Finder

This family-friendly Halloween event is in its 22nd year running with a costume parade, pumpkin-carving contest, handcraft market, and more. […]

October 9, 2019 12:31 pm Published by Kansai Finder

At the end of the Heian Era (around the 11th century) people wanted to be salvaged by the Land of […]