KISHIWADA Danjiri Festival on September

A 300-year-old frenzy and passion – unlock Osaka's strongest autumn folk festival!

Every September, Kishiwada City, Osaka, ushers in its most fervent moment of the year! The "Kishiwada Danjiri Festival," with over 300 years of history, originally began as an Inari festival to pray for a bountiful harvest. Today, it has become one of Japan's most representative and spectacular traditional festivals.

Several-ton, exquisitely crafted zelkova wood danjiri (floats) race through the streets, with approximately 500 pullers running alongside them, accompanied by shouts and the soaring sounds of music. The most thrilling part is the rapid turn, known as "Yarimawashi (cornering)," creating a breathtaking and extraordinarily lively scene!

As night falls, the daytime's exhilarating grandeur instantly transforms into elegance and romance. Thousands of red lanterns illuminate the danjiri, parading through the streets and alleys, sparkling with light, warm and mysterious. The contrast between movement and stillness creates a unique and unparalleled dual sensory experience.

All seats in this viewing area are reserved seats. *Seats are randomly assigned and cannot be chosen by the user.

Please enter during the time slot specified on your ticket; entry will not be permitted during incorrect time slots.

The mountain-side seats and sea-side seats are in different areas, so the entrances are also different. Please confirm the entrance corresponding to your ticket in advance.

• On the day of the event, in case of inclement weather or natural disasters, the viewing area may close early even if the festival is still ongoing. In such cases, please follow the staff's instructions and leave the venue promptly.
• Extremely large crowds are expected on the day of the event, so please allow ample time to arrive at the venue.
• No food or beverages other than non-alcoholic drinks (soft drinks) are allowed in the viewing area.
• The use of umbrellas and parasols is prohibited in the viewing area. In case of rain, please prepare your own raincoat.
• The viewing area is not covered, so please take necessary precautions against heatstroke.
• Smoking is prohibited in all seats in the viewing area. Please use the designated smoking areas.
• Tickets purchased through resale channels (resale, scalping) cannot guarantee your seat.
• Lost tickets will not be reissued. Those without tickets on the day of the event will be denied entry.
• Refund requests due to incorrect ticket purchases will not be accepted. Please confirm your purchase carefully before buying.
• No car or bicycle parking is available on site. Please use public transportation.
• Due to traffic control at the venue, the time required to reach the viewing area is expected to be longer than usual. Please allow ample time to arrive.
• Even if multiple tickets are purchased simultaneously, adjacent seating may not be possible due to alternating row numbers. We appreciate your understanding.
• It is not possible to view directly from a wheelchair or stroller.
• When taking photos and videos, please be considerate of other spectators and do not disturb their viewing experience.
• Those who do not obey the instructions of the on-site staff may be asked to leave. No refunds will be issued for departures resulting from this.
• Pets are not allowed in the viewing area. *If you need to bring a guide dog or service dog, please contact us in advance.
• Trash generated in the viewing area can be left directly in your seat and will be collected by staff.
• Those aged 6 and above require a ticket for entry (preschool children may sit on a guardian's lap; if a preschool child requires a separate seat, a ticket must be purchased).