Events in Osaka

Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage

See Osaka and Kobe come alight at this unique illumination event.

Dojima Yakushido Setsubun Omizukumi Festival

Instead of bean-throwing, you toss joss sticks into a fire at this traditional Setsubun Festival.

Suita Fire Festival

Visit the Suita Fire Festival at Jōkō Enmanji Temple in Osaka for fire rituals, sacred smoke, and blessings for the year ahead.

Namba Hikari Tabi Illumination 2025

Glow up your Instagram — literally.

Ichiya Kanjo (One Night) Festival

A smaller, but unique festival in Osaka for fans of traditional Japanese culture

Osaka Marathon 2026

Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Osaka Marathon 2026.

Wonder Night Hill Illumination in Osaka

Step into a dazzling world of lights at one of southern Osaka’s largest illumination events.

Sky Kotatsu Osaka Ferris Wheel

The Osaka Wheel transforms into the Kotatsu Ferris Wheel, offering a cozy gondola ride complete with heated tables, warm oden, and hot sake.

Umekita Champagne Gold Illumination

The lights run on renewable energy and energy-saving bulbs.

Osaka Aquarium Illuminations

Bathe in a sea of light.

Osaka Miyoshi Nagayoshi Warrior Procession

Expect plenty of photo ops, clashing steel, and a crowd that loves a bit of samurai drama.

Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival in Osaka

Browse and purchase the very best of Japanese stationery. From big names to smaller, local brands.

Osaka Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Plum Blossom Festival

Wander through 600 blooming plum trees, enjoy traditional tea ceremonies, and try local plum-inspired treats at the annual Expo '70 Plum Blossom Festival.

Ukiyo-e in Motion Exhibition

See ukiyo-e prints you know and love turn into immersive installations you can walk through.

Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.

Punkspring Osaka

Relive the glory days of punk and emo at Punkspring Osaka.

Grand Sumo Minoh Expo Tournament

Sumo Minoh Expo is one of the most highly-anticipated sumo events of the year.

Illuminations at Hirakata Amusement Park in Osaka

Hirakata Park’s illuminations return. Explore seven themed light areas, including a 13-meter Flower and Fairy Tree, 500 glowing lanterns, and 20 illuminated rides.

Expo ’70 Sakura Expo

Expo '70 Commemorative Park is known for being one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.

Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing

See late blooming cherry blossoms in Osaka this spring.