Kumata Shrine Summer Festival (Danjiri Matsuri)

About this event

One of Osaka's most exciting summer festivals featuring nine traditional danjiri (wooden festival floats) with over 1,000 years of history. The highlight is July 12's Kucho Godo Hikiko, when all nine danjiri from different neighborhoods parade together through the streets of Higashinari Ward in a thrilling display of power and tradition.