Osaka
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Sakai Stn & Surroundings
Held annually since 1974, this festival has become one of the three biggest festivals of the city. With a Pre-Parade Festival on the 21st, and the Grand Parade on the 22nd, locals flock to the streets of Sakai to see the diverse range of costumes. On both days, a large-scale tea ceremony takes place where visitors can casually experience the world of Japanese tea at an outdoor venue or in a tatami room. Hunt for local Sakai souvenirs at the Nambanichi Market happening alongside the festival.