Tenjin Matsuri
Japan· Matsuri · Osaka
MatsuriTravel impact: High
- Date
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026 to Sat, 25 Jul 2026
- Duration
- 2 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 天神祭
- Region
- Osaka
- Matsuri
- Osaka
Background
Festival of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, one of Japan’s Three Great Festivals, famous for land and river processions and fireworks.
Impact on travellers
Huge crowds in central Osaka and along the Okawa River; riverside spots fill early. Expect congestion—plan viewing points and return travel.
Extra notes
Traditionally 24–25 July; confirm fireworks and boat-procession times each year.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
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