FestivalMajor
Omizutori
お水取り
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Details
- Country
Japan- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- nara
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- March 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
Omizutori is an ancient Buddhist ritual held at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, featuring fire and water ceremonies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Omizutori a public holiday in Japan?
- Omizutori is a Festival in Japan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Omizutori 2026?
- Omizutori 2026 falls on March 1, 2026 – March 14, 2026.
- What is Omizutori called locally in Japan?
- Omizutori is locally known as "お水取り" in Japan.