[2025 Osaka] What is the traditional Japanese event "Setsubun"? Introducing Setsubun festivals held around the country

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What is Setsubun?

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"Setsubun" refers to the change of seasons. Currently, "Setsubun" refers to the day before the beginning of spring, around February 3rd. On this day in Japan, there is a custom of throwing beans and eating sushi rolls called ehomaki to ward off evil spirits and pray for good health.

Introducing Setsubun festivals around the country!

Photo courtesy of Naritasan Fudoson

Setsubun in 2025 will be on February 2nd. Setsubun festivals will be held at shrines and temples around the country. This time, we will introduce the Setsubun festivals at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, Naritasan Fudoson Shrine, and Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine. Be sure to check them out!

Setsubun Festival at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, located close to Hotel Noum OSAKA

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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is located about an 8-minute walk from Hotel Noum OSAKA. Although there is no bean-throwing ceremony at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine's Setsubun Festival, there is a seaweed charity sale and a sushi roll event. Be sure to try some of the lucky sushi rolls.

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◆Access Map

・About a 4-minute walk from Minamimorimachi Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line or Sakaisuji Line

・About 2 minutes walk from "Osaka Tenmangu Station" on the JR Tozai Line

Celebrities appear as bean-throwers at "Naritasan Fudoson"

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Naritasan Fudoson in Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture, is famous for praying for traffic safety. During the Setsubun Festival, celebrities from all walks of life gather to throw beans. Many people flock to the temple grounds to catch a glimpse of the event.

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◆Access Map

About 15 minutes on foot from Keihan Electric Railway "Korien Station" or directly next to Keihan Bus "Naritasan Fudoson-mae"

If you want to participate in bean throwing, go to Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine

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Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine in Fujiidera City, Osaka Prefecture, is home to many national treasures and important cultural properties. Anyone can take part in the bean-throwing ceremony that takes place on the night of Setsubun. This is recommended for those who want to take part in a traditional Japanese event.

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◆Access Map

About 3 minutes walk from Domyoji Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line

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