Enjoy the Tenjin Festival, One of Japan's Three Major Festivals, Aboard a Ceremonial Boat

Enjoy the boat parade and the approximately 3,000 fireworks shot up during Tenjin Festival, one of Japan’s three major festivals, from atop a boat.

(1) Participants will ride the official boat used for the festival's religious ceremony. Known as the gubusen, or attendant boat, this ceremonial boat functions to welcome the the gods.
(2) For the first time, special viewing seats will be set up on the grounds of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine for the general public to view the fireworks.
(3) Commentary by a former chief priest of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine will be interpreted into English.
(4) Visitors will be able to take pictures with the hanamusume (flower girls) appointed by the Tenjinbashi-suji shopping district. Hanamusume will also be on board the attendant boat.
(5) The lunch on July 25, included in the Premium Plan, will be served at Osaka Geihinkan (Osaka Former State Guest House).
(6) The dinner on July 25 will be an original bento box from an upscale, long-established ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Osaka.
(7) Lunch and dinner will be served with complimentary drinks.

Website

https://osaka.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/883352/

Location Name

Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

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