2016 Summer Festivals in Kansai

Hello readers!

Another summer has come at last and a great many festivals are expected in the Kansai area.  Although several major traditional events have been canceled in these recent few years, there are plenty more small events in local villages definitely worth attending.  Local events will attract only modest crowds and can be extremely enjoyable and safe, but rather than publishing so many of them here, you might like to investigate happenings in your own area of interest.

Following is a list of the major Kansai events expected to attract more than 10,000 people:

July 23 Sat Ashiya ,  Ayabe Minazuki and Otsu, Shiga

July 25 Mon Tenjin Matsuri    July 31 Sun Minato Maizuru Chattamatsuri

Aug 1 Mon PL Tondabayashi    Aug 4 Thu Nagahama Kita Biwako Hanabi

Aug 6 Sat Yodogawa , Kobe Minato Kaijo Hanabi     Aug 8 Mon Biwako

Aug 16 Sun Miyazu Toronagashi    Aug 20 Sat Inagawa    Aug 24 Wed Tamba    Aug 27 Sat Itami

Kameoka has not yet confirmed.  Fukuchiyama, Takarazuka and Uji-gawa are unfortunately canceled this year.

Martin Werner Zander

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