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7/24/2008 - 7/25/2008Tenjin Festival (Boat Parade)
Osaka,
Japan
A parade of thousands in traditional costumes carries exquisite portable shrines from Osaka Temmangu shrine to Tenjin Bridge. There they board more than 100 ornamented boats and barges to proceed from the Dojima River to the Okawa River. Nightfall brings a spectacular fireworks display. This enormous and dramatic festival dates back to the 10th century and is one of the largest events of its kind in the country.
Themes:
Spectacle
, History
, Music
, Entertainment
, Religion
, Exhibitions
, Culture
Hours: Various.
Cost: Free.
Where: Temmangu Shrine
2-1-8 Tenjimbashi
Kita-ku
Osaka
Osaka, Japan
Getting there:
Rail: From Osaka Station to Osaka-Temmangu Station on JR Tozai Line from where the shrine is about a five-minute walk
Underground: Services to Minami-mori-machi Station by Tanimachi Line or Sakaisuji Line then a short walk to the shrine
Contact Information:
Osaka Tourist Office
3rd Floor
Japan Rail Shin-Osaka Station
Osaka
Japan
Telephone: +81 (0)6 305 3311
Email: No email available
Website: www.tourism.city.osaka.jp/en
