– This our favorite local festival. It is located in Hirano on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture. Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Yamatoji Line from JR Namba Station – Breakfast from Family Mart the night before. Shinkansen from Shibuya Station to Shin Osaka. Checked into AirBNB (Not ready when we arrived) Waited on the rain. Eventually left for Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Saw some of the float prcessions Ate grilled beef tongue, cold cucumbers and other festival food Never got to witness the ceremonies within the shrine, taiko drumming, the fortunes, etc. – Two apartments in the same building in Niponbashi, Osaka 2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan Ian, Kyoko & Sarah (for 3) $210.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813326076217347865 - Reservation code HMXFFBEAPJ David & Patty (for 2) $177.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813355199449348824 - Reservation code HMH52JSAD2
July 13, 2023
Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
July 13, 2023 WWD Osaka Day 1
July 13, 2023 Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*
July 13, 2023
Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
WWD Osaka Day 1
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*
2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan