Events in Osaka

Wonder Night Hill Illumination in Osaka

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

Festival of Lights Osaka

See Osaka come alive with light on those cold winter nights.

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.

Osaka and Kōbe Illuminage

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

Namba Hikari Tabi Illumination 2024

Glow up your Instagram — literally. Experience a mesmerizing journey through lights with glowing art installations and illuminations.

Ichiya Kanjo (One Night) Festival

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

Osaka Marathon 2025

Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Osaka Marathon 2024

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.

Osaka March Grand Sumo Tournament

See Japan's top wrestlers have a go at it in Osaka.

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2025

See films from over a dozen different countries, at venues around Osaka (and online).

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.

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.

Osaka Castle Spring Festival

Make the most of sakura season at the Osaka Castle Spring Festival, happening from February 21 to April 15.

Nyanko Expo 2025

Join 300 popular feline-living artists from all over Japan at this large cat goods event in Osaka.

Osaka Comic Con 2025

Find all your favorite anime, manga, and comics in one place.

Osaka Nemophila Festival

Two blues meet when a million nemophila flowers bloom in front of Osaka Bay.

Aizen Festival

Get ready for the first of Osaka's major summer festivals.

Tenjin Festival

Who isn't impressed by illuminated boats and fireworks?

Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival

Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.

Sumiyoshi Festival

A three day festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

The crowds get pretty huge at this long running fireworks festival.