Sumiyoshi Matsuri closes Osaka's summer festival season at Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine, with a portable shrine procession across the Sumiyoshi bridge and yatai street stalls for takoyaki, yakisoba and kakigori.
Dates and details checked June 8, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Osaka around 30 July to 1 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Sumiyoshi Matsuri runs 30 July to 1 August. These are the food tours and tastings in Osaka to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Private tour · 1h 30m
Discover the secrets of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, one of the oldest shines in Japan. Our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to different charms of this ancient shri...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore Osaka's sacred sites on a guided tour. Visit Shitennoji, Sumiyoshi Taisha, and Sennenkusu, and learn about their history and significance from your guide.
Guided tour · 3 hours
The most popular food tour in Osaka 7 years straight! Discover 15 dishes at 5 local eateries & 3 drinks. Local foodie experts will take you to the whole range: Tachino...
Address: Sumiyoshi Taisha, 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0045
24-25 Jul 2027
Tenjin Matsuri
One of Japan's three great festivals, Tenjin Matsuri fills the Tenma riverbank and canals
19-20 Sep 2027
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, held for over 300 years, sends wooden danjiri floats racing
18-23 Sep 2027
TV Osaka YATAI Fes
Regional Japanese street food and stall menus, draught beer, stage acts
30 Jun to 2 Jul 2027
Aizen Matsuri
Festival stalls at the temple
23-26 Jul 2027
Bollekesfeest
Antwerp
25-26 Jul 2027
Bread Festival (Święto Chleba)
Gdańsk
27 Jul 2027
Capay Tomato Festival
Sacramento
10-11 Jul 2027
Convites Populares (Guelaguetza opener)
Oaxaca
31 Jul to 1 Aug 2027
Crave Food + Music Festival
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10 Jul 2027
Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge
Washington DC
