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Kansai in any season is packed full of attractions.
Kansai is blessed with four seasons unique to Japan and abundant nature. As well as displaying its natural beauty in all seasons, Kansai is a place where the events and festivals always give us different impressions whenever you visit, as they offer brilliant touches. Here are the seasonal traditions of such a called Kansai.
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When we think of spring in Japan, cherry blossoms come to mind. Kansai has a number of sites famous for cherry blossoms, and many festivals and events are held during the flowering season. |
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March
・Todaiji Shunie (Omizutori) (Nara Pref.)
・Ozumo Spring Tour (Osaka Pref.)
April
・Cherry blossoms (in various regions)
・MIyako Odori (Kyoto Pref.)
・Nagahama Hikiyama Festival (Shiga Pref.)
May
・Aoi Festival (Kyoto Pref.)
・Kobe Festival (Hyogo Pref.)
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Cherry blossoms (Kiyomizudera Temple) |
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Todaiji Temple Shunie |
Ozumo Spring Tour |
Kobe Festival |
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Summer is the time for festivals. Two of Japan's 3 greatest festivals, the Gion Festival and Tenjin Festival, as well as Awa Odori Dance are help in Kansai. Fireworks are also a summer tradition. |
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June
・Himeji Yukata Festival (Hyogo Pref.)
July
・Gion Festival (Kyoto Pref.)
・Tenjin Festival (Osaka Pref.)
August
・Fireworks Display (in various regions)
・Nara Tokae (Nara Pref.)
・The National High School Baseball Tournament (Hyogo Pref.)
・Awa Odori Dance (Tokuchima Pref.)
・Daimonji Gozan Okuribi (Kyoto Pref.) |
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Awa Odori Dance |
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Gion Festival |
Fireworks (Tenjin Festival) |
Daimonji Gozan Okuribi |
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The beauty of the crimson foliage that covers the mountains is exceptional in autumn. Festivals that celebrate the good harvest of crops are also held in various regions. |
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September
・Kishiwada Danjiri Festival (Osaka Pref.)
October
・Jidai Festival (Kyoto Pref.)
・Midosuji Parade (Osaka Pref.)
・Nada no Kenka Festival (Hyogo Pref.)
・Shika no Tsunokiri (Nara Pref.)
・Shosoin-ten (Nara Pref.)
November
・Crimson foliage (in various regions)
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Crimson foliage (Tanzan Shrine) |
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Kishiwada Danjiri Festival |
Jidai Festival |
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The winter towns in December are brightened up by illuminations. On welcoming the New Year, people make thier year's first visit to a shrine to pray for happiness for the year. |
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December
・Kobe Luminarie (Hyogo Pref.)
・Okera Mairi (Kyoto Pref.)
January
・Hatsumode (in various regions)
・Doya Doya (Osaka Pref.)
・Toka Ebisu (Hyogo Pref.)
・Wakakusayama Yaki (Nara Pref.)
February
・Setsubun (in various places)
・Kobe Nankin-machi Shunsetsu Festival (Hyogo Pref.)
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Toka Ebisu (Imamiya Ebisu Shrine) |
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Kobe Luminarie |
Wakakusayama Yaki |
Kobe Nankin-machi Shunsetsu Festival |
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This website is managed and operated by the Kansai International Tourism Promotion Center.
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