Aizen Matsuri
The opening festival of Osaka's summer season at Shoman-in Temple, where hamo (pike conger) is the ceremonial food: grilled, sashimi, and in a sake-steamed.
Price rangeFree entry; food from ¥500 (cashless payments only)
NeighbourhoodNakanoshima and Kitahama
Location
Address: Osaka Castle Park Taiyo no Hiroba, 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002
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