Large torches and fan-shaped portable shrines descend toward Nachi Falls. Often called the Nachi Fire Festival, it is a shrine rite, not a fireworks display.
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Nachi Ogi Matsuri dates
Usually July 14
Usual annual season · exact next dates not confirmed
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Nachikatsuura · 那智勝浦
Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Falls
熊野那智大社・那智の滝
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
Take a Kuroshio limited express from Osaka or Tennoji to Kii-Katsuura, then a bus toward Nachisan. Consult festival restrictions for the appropriate bus stop.
History and traditions
Ogi Matsuri, or Fan Festival, is a major annual rite of Kumano Nachi Taisha connected with the shrine’s founding traditions.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Before you visit Nachi Ogi Matsuri
When is Nachi Ogi Matsuri?
Usually July 14. These are the usual seasonal dates, not a confirmed schedule for the next edition. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Nachi Ogi Matsuri by public transportation?
Take a Kuroshio limited express from Osaka or Tennoji to Kii-Katsuura, then a bus toward Nachisan. Consult festival restrictions for the appropriate bus stop.
What should I plan before visiting Nachi Ogi Matsuri?
Allow for steps and hillside walking, and keep the torch route clear. Access during the ceremony can differ from a normal waterfall sightseeing day.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.mlit.go.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- visitwakayama.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- kumanonachitaisha.or.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.