SUMMER

Monday, August 10, 2026 and Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (National Holiday)

Hozenji Yokocho Festival

Hozenji Temple precincts

Beginning in 1982 to commemorate the restoration of the stone pavement and now in its 43rd year, this is a summer tradition in Osaka's Minami district. In addition to traditional performing arts such as the Hozenji Bunraku dedication and the Hozenji Jazz Street, visitors can also enjoy festival-limited dishes hand-crafted by local famous restaurants at handmade night stalls. It is a two-day event where Naniwa atmosphere and gourmet food merge.

Monday, August 10
14:00 - Kagami Biraki and Safety Prayer Ritual (in front of Mizukake Fudo-son)
From around 17:00 - Night market stalls open
18:00 - Hozenji Jazz Street

August 11 (Tuesday, national holiday)
From around 17:00 - Night market stalls open
17:30 - Hozenji Jazz Street

During the period, traditional performing arts events such as the Hozenji Bunraku dedication will also be held. At the handmade street stalls by local renowned shops, you can also enjoy festival-limited dishes.

Event Information

Schedule
Monday, August 10, 2026 and Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (National Holiday)
Location
Hozenji Temple precincts
Transportation
1-2-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City (5 minutes walk from Subway "Namba" Station, 5 minutes walk from Hanshin/Kintetsu "Osaka-Namba" Station, 8 minutes walk from Nankai "Namba" Station)
Organizer
Hozenji Yokocho Matsuri Executive Committee, Hozenji Association (Cooperation: National Bunraku Theater, Jodo sect Hozenji Temple)