Tsunakoshi Shrine Grounds (綱越神社境内, Omatsuri Plaza), Onpara Matsuri Venue
Flow of the course
About 60 min from the previous stop
About 240 min here
About this spot
The Onpara Matsuri is held at Tsunakoshi Shrine (綱越神社), a subsidiary shrine of Omiwa Shrine, from Thursday, July 30 to Saturday, August 1, 2026. It opens on the first day, the 30th, with the Yoimiya Festival starting at 4 p.m. Carrying the meaning of a midsummer purification rite, this festival is a beloved summer tradition in Miwa, purifying the impurities of the first half of the year and praying for good health for the remaining half. The following day, the 31st, features the Annual Festival (Reisai) from 10 a.m., including a sacred horse procession and passing through a chinowa, a sacred ring of woven grass, followed by a dedicated fireworks display lighting up the night sky from 7:30 p.m. The shrine grounds remain lively with worshippers through the closing festival (Kouensai) on August 1.
Season & hours
Name: 綱越神社例祭(おんぱら祭)
Date & time: 7/30 (Thu)–8/1 (Sat) 宵宮祭16:00–(31日 例祭10:00–・奉納花火19:30–)
Venue: 桜井市三輪・綱越神社境内(おまつり広場)
Tips
Located near Omiwa Shrine's first torii gate, within walking distance of JR Miwa Station. The shrine grounds have little shade, so take heat precautions even in the evening. Parking near the venue is limited, so public transportation is recommended.
Best time to visit
From the 4:00 p.m. start. After 5 p.m., as the sun begins to set, the lanterns on the shrine grounds shine beautifully.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
22°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均4.5℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
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奈良県 桜井市三輪・綱越神社境内(おまつり広場)
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