Tenjin Matsuri Festival

 Tenjin Matsuri is the festival of the Tenmangu Shrine and honors its principle deity Sugawara Michizane. The festival begins by ceremonially inviting the deity out of the shrine and parading him through the city, carrying out various exuberant festivities to entertain him, before taking him back to the shrine. For the people, the lively festivities manifest in a wonderful occasion to enjoy the hot summer day, filled with traditional costumes, spectacular processions and a celebratory atmosphere. There are two main parts to the festival, one on land and the other on the water.  The festival closes with music, fireworks and an Osaka-style hand-clapping performance that the crowd is encouraged to join. Come and you will get a first-hand experience how Japanese celebrate their summer. The people, the energy, the sound and the color from Tenjin festival are indeed an amazing experience you wouldn't want to miss.