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Kishiwada, Osaka · Every September
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
Four-tonne wooden floats taken round street corners at a sprint, with a man dancing on the roof.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Osaka for September 10 to 21, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Spectator areas at the sharp corners are roped; obey the marshals, as bystanders have been hurt.
- Osaka city hotels are the base; Kishiwada itself has few rooms.
- Kansai Airport to Kishiwada is 20 minutes on the Nankai line, the closest major festival to any airport in Japan.
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