Matsuri Festivals
Kumatori Danjiri Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 13:00–23:59 · Omori Shrine and other venues, Kumatori · Osaka
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Dates
- Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026, 13:00–23:59
About this event
SummaryThe Kumatori Danjiri Festival is a traditional autumn event in Kumatori celebrating harvest and community spirit.
Highlights
• Spectacular procession with carpenters jumping on danjiri float roofs
• Lively music featuring flutes and drums
• Participants in matching happi coats
• Two-day celebration with shrine and station parades
Details
The festival represents autumn in Kumatori and serves to pray for a bountiful harvest while expressing gratitude for a good crop. Residents from all 11 districts participate, with children and adults alike wearing happi coats as they parade the danjiri, which are elaborate wooden floats. A key feature is the energetic procession where carpenters jump and perform on the roofs of the danjiri, accompanied by the lively sounds of flutes and drums. The event lasts for two days. On the first day, the danjiri are paraded to Oomori Shrine. On the second day, a parade is held in front of Kumatori Station. This is a festival where you can enjoy a powerful and impressive atmosphere.
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Kishiwada Danjiri Festival
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18th Takeuchi Kaido Lantern Festival
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