The 42nd Hozenji Yokocho Festival

10 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025

Hozenji Temple

This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the traditional summer festival held at Hozenji Yokocho, a street lined with famous shops. The events, held within the Hozenji temple grounds, welcome everyone looking to spend some time before Obon.
Come to Hozenji Yokocho, where the scent of Naniwa is in the air, on August 10th and 11th. Enjoy the sake barrel opening ceremony, safety prayer service, and Bunraku puppet theater performance on the first day, as well as jazz performances in the evenings on both days and a tour of the delicious food stalls. Each day will be filled with fun and memories, all yours to enjoy.

DATES & TIMES

● Kagami-biraki (ceremony opening ceremony) and prayer for safety (starting at 2 PM on the 10th)
● Hozenji Bunraku puppet show
● Night market (starting around 5 PM on both days)
● Hozenji JAZZ STREET 2025 (starting at 6:30 PM on the 10th and 6 PM on the 11th)

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Hozenji Temple
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Organized by: Hozenji Yokocho Festival Executive Committee
Co-organized by: Hozenji Association
Supported by: National Bunraku Theatre and Jodo Hozenji Temple

Address
1-2-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 5420076
Contact


https://houzenji.jp/

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