The wondrous colours of cherry blossom trees in full bloom are unforgettable, just like the picnics held beneath them.

Tenjin Matsuri is Osaka’s main summer event, held on the 24th and 25th of July. The climax of the festival is on the 25th, when a huge procession of horses, ox-drawn wagons, portable shrines and some 3000 people in gorgeous traditional costume head toward Mido-Suji Avenue. At Tenjinbashi Bridge the participants board 100 boats, lit with countless torches and lanterns. The massive boat procession heads down the Dojimagawa River, creating a spectacular pageant. The festival ends in the evening with a magnificent display of fireworks. This is one festival you do not want to miss!