Why You Should Visit
The grand summer festival of Sumiyoshi Taisha that closes out Osaka's festival season. Long known as "oharai" (purification), it is said to cleanse the whole city. The highlight is the Nagoshiharae rite on July 31, when visitors pass through a huge chinowa ring of reeds to shed misfortune. Food stalls line the approach on July 31 and August 1, drawing crowds from early evening. Admission and the ring-passing are both free, and the shrine is just steps from the station.
Essentials
- location
- Sumiyoshi Taisha, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka
- period
- July 30, 2026 (Thu) - August 1, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- Jul 30 Yoimiya-sai 16:00 / Jul 31 Reitai-sai & Nagoshiharae 17:00 / Aug 1 Tongu-sai 18:30
- cost
- Free (both worship and the chinowa ring-passing).
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About a 3-min walk from Sumiyoshitaisha Station on the Nankai Main Line, or right at Sumiyoshi-toriimae stop on the Hankai tram.
- NOTE
Rites
Jul 30 16:00 Yoimiya-sai
Jul 31 17:00 Reitai-sai & Nagoshiharae (chinowa ring-passing)
Aug 1 18:30 Tongu-sai
* The mikoshi-washing rite (Jul 20) and mikoshi procession (Jul 26) take place before these dates. In the procession the great mikoshi crosses the arched Sorihashi bridge and travels to Shukuin Tongu in Sakai.
[Stalls] Food stalls run July 31 and August 1 from Sumiyoshi Park along the approach (until around 19:30).
[Traffic] Roads including the Kishu Kaido are restricted roughly 16:30–21:30 on July 31 and August 1. Nearby parking is pricey, so public transport is easier.
* Dates and times are subject to change.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sumiyoshi Taisha, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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