The Eifuku-ji Temple Mahayana Buddhism memorial service, known as the “Taishi Pilgrimage,” will take place on April 11th and 12th, dates associated with the anniversary of the death of Shotoku Taishi.

Date: Every April 11th and 12th
Location: Eifuku-ji Temple (Taishi 2146,Minamikawachi District,Taishi-cho, Osaka)
Weather: Rain or shine

With respect to Shotoku Taishi’s “harmony” of the spirit, the desire to make all who visit Tashi-cho happy, and to create fond memories for all of those who love Taishi-cho (Town), we started the Taishi Shotoe (Festival).

Date: Mid to late April
Location: Eifuku-ji Temple, Saihoin Temple, Taishi Nagomi Plaza
Weather: In the event of poor weather, the event will be postponed until the following day *In the event that both days have poor weather, the event will be canceled

In early summer, as the sun sets, fireflies illuminate the Karakawa river that flows through Taishi-cho (Town).
Many look forward to seeing the fireflies each year.

Date: Early to mid June
Location: Roughly 300m (985ft.) upstream from the Taishi Onsen on the Karakawa river in Taishi-cho (Town).
Weather: Canceled only in case of heavy rain

Mikoshi and Danjiri (portable shrines) are unleashed during this summer festival.
Watch as the lively youth spin the Danjiri.
Ritualistic performances such as Sanbaso (theatre) and Hashadaiko (taiko drums) take place at the shrine.

Date: End of July
Location: Shinaga-jinja Shrine, Taishi, Minamikawachi District, Osaka
Weather: Canceled only in case of heavy rain

This is a thanksgiving festival for customers.
Taishi-cho (Town)-grown grapes, freshly-picked local vegetables, and other specialty products are sold at the event.

Date: Beginning of August
Location: “Chikatsu Asuka-no-Sato Taishi” roadside station
Weather: Rain or shine

This event takes place every year, on the second Saturday of August.
With raffles and Bon Festival dance, many people flock to the event.

Date: Mid August
Location: Taishi-cho town hall parking lot
Weather: Canceled only in case of heavy rain

Ise lanterns and temple halls housing images of Jizo line the Takenouchi-Kaido (Road).
The soft light of the lanterns brings autumn to life along the path of Japanese heritage.

Date: Mid to late October
Location: Approximately 2.3km (1.42 miles) from the Taishi-cho (Town), Kasuganishi intersection at the “Chikatsu Asuka-no-Sato Taishi” roadside station.
Weather: In the event of poor weather, the event will be postponed until the following day
*The period parade will not be postponed
*In the event that both days have poor weather, the event will be canceled

This event coincides with a month-long effort to bring awareness to cultivating today’s youth. Apart from the flea market, there will be a miniature zoo, food stalls, and a variety of stage performances.

Date: Mid November
Location: Taishi Nagomi Plaza and parking lot
Weather: Canceled only in case of heavy rain

Homegrown mandarins, fresh vegetables, and specialty products line the storefronts.

Date: November 23rd / Labor Thanksgiving Day
Location: “Chikatsu Asuka-no-Sato / Taishi” roadside station
Weather: Rain or shine

Taishi-cho (Town)’s new year begins with mountain climbing…
Every year many make their way from nearby Nara to pray at the Mt. Nijou-zan Medake summit as the sun rises on a new day of a new year.

Date: January 1st
Location: Mt. Nijou-zan

The Aozora market is open on the third Sunday of each month at “Taishi Nagomi Plaza.” There are booths that provide helpful information on health and well-being as well as a variety of other shops.

Date : The third Sunday of each month (*During April, August, October, and November, other events will take place alongside the Aozora market)
Location: Taishi Nagomi Plaza
Weather : Rain or shine *Canceled in the event of stormy weather