| One of the celebrated festivals of Osaka, Japan | | | | of catastrophes, thought to be unleashed by Michizane |
| Tenjin Matsuri is a two-day extravaganza. A | | | | Sugawara, just after his death. According to popular |
| procession of numerous people follows priests and the | | | | perception, his spirit assumed the shape of god of |
| holy shrines, known as Mikoshi. The procession starts | | | | thunder Raijin. The shrine was erected to pacify him. |
| from Tenmangu Shrine in Osaka to Tenjin Bridge. The | | | | Soon after, the calamities ended. This eminent luminary |
| procession heads towards the water after reaching | | | | is today revered as a god of learning. |
| the bridge. The parade features more than hundred | | | | Every group of the procession has a banner and |
| brightly adorned boats, which sail past the Dojima | | | | lantern bearer upfront. Dancers and musicians follow |
| River to the Okawa River. Millions of viewers witness | | | | the group. Many changes have overcome the Tenjin |
| this gala spectacle, as fireworks light up the sky. This | | | | Matsuri Festival in Osaka, Japan over 1000 years. |
| large-scale event brings in tourists from far and wide. If | | | | Originally, a holy spear was made afloat along the |
| you are planning to catch glimpses of the Tenjin | | | | shore of the shrine. A purification ceremony took place |
| Matsuri Festival in Osaka, Japan, you must book your | | | | at the point where the spear finally reached. People |
| accommodation fast. Hotel booking must be done | | | | from the surrounding towns and villages constructed |
| before-hand to avoid last-minute rush. You can go | | | | boats and took part in the celebrations for the new |
| through various sites for hotel booking worldwide and | | | | god. |
| search for Japan hotels near the Tenjin Matsuri | | | | Music is an integral part of the festival. The type of |
| Festival in Osaka, Japan. Find out which hotel offers | | | | music played and the instruments used in the ancient |
| the best discounts from discount hotel booking sites. | | | | times have been carried to the present day. These |
| You must ensure that your hotel is located close to | | | | musical tones are regarded as holy, as per the Shinto |
| the venue of the Tenjin Matsuri Festival in Osaka, | | | | tradition. The Palanquins, another major part of the |
| Japan. The festival boasts of a thousand-year old | | | | festival, were used in the old days to move the rich |
| history. It was first observed as an act of purging and | | | | affluent over the city. Today, palanquins along with the |
| the beginning of deification of Michizane Sugawara. | | | | Mikoshi are driven by people with heavy ropes. |
| The festival is celebrated now with a lot of enthusiasm | | | | As the boats arrive at the Tenjin Bridge, innumerable |
| and zeal. A bunch of enthusiastic people puts in a lot | | | | visitors gear up to go on board. When the shrine or |
| of effort to make proper arrangements, to ensure a | | | | mikoshi is put into the boats, the boats move |
| successful finale of this big event. Participants get | | | | downstream. On their way, people enjoy Japanese |
| together early morning at the point from where the | | | | music, arts, theatre and arts. As the festival takes |
| kicks off. The participants dress in their best costumes | | | | place during the month of July, make sure that you |
| and decorate the Mikoshi or holy shrine for the parade | | | | book your hotel for this time from online hotel booking. |
| towards the river. | | | | Whether you are searching for luxury hotels or cheap |
| The procession begins from the shrine, which was | | | | hotels, online hotel booking services will help you find |
| constructed in the year 949, which witnessed a series | | | | you the best suitable accommodation. |