Written by JC Team
Feast your eyes on an impressive “lion mountain” procession and lanterns.
What happens?
The event features illuminated straw boat parades, lion dances, taiko drumming, and the grand Oyama (lion mountain) procession. Visitors can enjoy lively markets, food stalls, and performances by local groups.
Schedule 2025
Note that there will be no fireworks in 2025.
Suggested Activity
Go Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample tasty Japanese pub-style food, and wash it down with your choice of drinks, from sake to umeshu and beer — all in the company of a knowledgeable guide!
- 11:00: A giant 10-meter-tall tower on wheels is towed by a rope through the streets by residents. The tower is taller than the power lines, so great care is required.
- 19:00: An after-dark procession with taiko drums accompanying a parade of impressive dome-like structures strewn with lanterns.
Early
Jun
2026
堀川まつり
Free
Temma-chō Station (Nagoya Subway)