Tenjin Matsuri Festival 2025

• Event date:
  July 24, 2025 at 1:31 pm
• Event end:
  July 25, 2025 at 1:32 pm

Feel the Pulse of Osaka’s Iconic Summer Celebration

The Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭), one of Japan’s top three festivals, returns in 2025 to light up the streets and rivers of Osaka with vibrant processions, boat parades, and breathtaking fireworks. Held in honor of Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, this historic festival at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine blends over 1,000 years of tradition with dazzling spectacles and lively summer energy.

Festival Highlights:

• Land Procession (陸渡御): On July 25, watch as thousands of participants dressed in traditional attire parade through Osaka, carrying portable shrines (mikoshi), accompanied by drummers, dancers, and lion performers.
• River Procession (船渡御): As dusk falls, ornate boats carrying mikoshi float down the Okawa River, illuminated by lanterns and reflected in the water, creating a magical scene.
• Tenjin Fireworks Display (天神祭奉納花火): End the festival with a spectacular fireworks show over the river, where 5,000 fireworks light up the night sky, synchronized with the floating boats below.
• Traditional Music & Dance: Enjoy dynamic bugaku (court dance) and taiko drumming performances, filling the streets with the rhythmic energy of ancient Japan.
• Festival Markets & Street Food: Indulge in Osaka’s famous takoyaki, yakisoba, and kakigori at festival stalls lining the riverside, creating the perfect summer evening atmosphere.

Event Details:

• Dates: July 24–25, 2025 (Main events on July 25)
• Location: Osaka Tenmangu Shrine & Okawa River, Osaka
• Admission: Free (Boat seating and special viewing areas may require tickets)

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Why You Should Go:
The Tenjin Matsuri is a thrilling mix of cultural heritage, lively summer festivities, and stunning fireworks. It’s a rare chance to experience Osaka’s spirit at its liveliest, with streets and rivers transformed into a grand celebration of fire and water.

Don’t miss Tenjin Matsuri 2025 – where Osaka’s history, passion, and summer vibrance converge into an unforgettable festival experience!

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