Sumiyoshi Matsuri festival also called as “Oharai” is one of the greatest summer festivals held in Osaka and the last to celebrate. This festival happens over three days (30th July – 1st August) around Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Aside from that, Sumiyoshi festival also involves nagoshi harai shinji ritual wherein participants (women and children) processions through a straw rope ring wearing Muromachi period costume.
Event Information
| Event Date | July 30(Tue) – August 1(Thu), 2021 July 30: Yoiyama Festival July 31: Annual Grand Festival Aug 1: Procession of portable shrines |
| Venue | Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine |
| Access From Nearest Station | 3 min walk from Sumiyoshi-Taisha station on Nankai Line. Hankai Tramway Hankai Line Sumiyoshi-Toriimae Station is about 2 minutes walk from Sumiyoshi-Koen Station. |
| Admission | Free |
*All event details are subject to change. We will keep you posted for any necessary changes.
