Aizen Matsuri

The Aizen Matsuri is one of the three major summer festivals in Osaka, designated as an intangible folk cultural asset by the city of Osaka. It is also called a yukata festival because people wear yukata to the event. The 'Hōe Basket Parade,' held only on June 30, and the 'Great Purification Ritual,' which is said to have benefits for warding off evil, healing illnesses, winning, and business prosperity, are worth watching. The shout during the Hōe Basket Parade has been selected as part of the 'Soundscape of Osaka to be Preserved for the 21st Century.' There will also be food stalls at the night market.

Date & Time

6/30(Mon) 10:00～21:007/1(Tue) 10:00～21:007/2(Wed) 10:00～21:00

Note

Held regardless of rain. During the period: Special opening of Aizen Myo-o (the main deity of the main hall) and Dainichi Daishō Kongō-son (the deity in the tahōtō pagoda), performances will be dedicated. On June 30: The Great Purification Ritual and the Hōe Basket Parade (scheduled to arrive at Aizendō around 1:15 PM after starting at 12 PM at Tenshiba).

Venue

Aizendō

Address

5-36 Yuhigaoka-cho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Free

Prayers, amulets, fortunes, and seals are charged.

parking

Use nearby parking lots. *Please cooperate with public transportation usage; also, visiting by bicycle causes inconvenience to the neighborhood and is not allowed.

Access (Public)

About a 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of 'Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka' station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line.

Contact

06-6779-5800 （Aizendō）

URL

http://aizendo.com/festival.htm