Giant rope tug-of-war ritual at Namba Yasaka Shrine

Dates

Sun, Jan 17, 2027

Time

From 8:00, ends around noon

Where

• Namba Yasaka Shrine (west of Namba)

A New Year ritual based on the legend of the god Susanoo defeating an eight-headed serpent: a huge rope shaped like the serpent is made and pulled in the morning. It is an intangible folk cultural property of Osaka City, at the shrine with the giant lion-head stage.

Checked on Nov 5, 2026. Details can change, so check the official page before you go.