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Hagiwara Shrine Naki Sumo Crying Sumo

Hagiwara's main god, Nomi-no-Sukune, is known as the father of sumo wrestling and an ancestor of Sugawara-no-M(...)

Nishikinohama Clamming Field

How about going seashell-digging when pleasant sea breeze of spring blows? Play at the beach all day long and (...)

Kanku Ice Arena

Closest ice-skating rink to the world

Osaka Temmangu Shrine Tenma Tenjin Umematsuri Plum Blossom Festival

Osaka Temmangu's plum blossoms begin to bloom in early February, but are best viewed from mid February to mid (...)

Sumiyoshi Taisha Matsunae-shinji Ritual

A Shinto ritual in which pine seedlings are planted on the shrine grounds and haiku poems are performed.

Hiyoshi Shrine Ogomasaitou-gyoji Ritual

A statue of En no Ozunu, the founder of Japanese mountain asceticism, once stood one the grounds of the shrine(...)

Passing through the Mint Bureau under cherry blossoms

Scene to represent Osaka spring. Cherry trees lining approx. 560m road in the Mint Bureau forming a beautiful (...)

Universal Studios Japan

Fun and excitement await you at Universal Studios Japan!

Ishikiri-Tsurugiya Shrine　Spring Festival

Held in the spring in cherry blossom season, thanking the god for his daily blessings. An ancient archery ritu(...)

Nakami Shrine Harumatsuri Nakami no Sato Spring Cultural Festival

The spring festival is held as a prayer for abundant crops, progress in various industries, and peace amongst (...)

Osaka Temmangu Shrine Chinka-sai Festival

Also known as the "Hanashizume no Matsuri," it dates back to the days of the Heian period imperial court.