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Osaka Tenmangu and the Okawa River · Every July
Tenjin Matsuri
A hundred boats, bonfires on the river and fireworks: Osaka's biggest night, every July 25.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Osaka for July 24 to 25, 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
- The riverbanks are packed by 5pm on the 25th; paid seats on the boats and banks sell through the shrine and travel agents.
- Trains after the fireworks are a crush; walk 20 minutes to a station further out.
- Kansai Airport to Osaka's Kitahama or Temmabashi is under an hour by Nankai and subway; Itami is 30 minutes by monorail and Hankyu.
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