Celebrating the end of a 14 day period of worship after new year, this festival sees dozens of loincloth-clad men/boys being doused in very cold water as they compete for banknotes in teams. The competitors are made up of students from local high-schools which have a historic connection with the temple. They shout doya-doya as they are soaked and the atmosphere is very energetic with a highly competitive edge. You can watch from the temple grounds, but crowds gather early, so be there in the morning to get a good spot.
| Dates: |
14th Jan, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Start/End Time: | 2:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Entry: | Free |
| Closest station(s): | Tennoji |
| Web: | http://www.shitennoji.or.j...
Link in Japanese |
| Area: | Osaka |
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