Dec 24
~
Feb 28 2026

Osaka Magical Fantasy Bridge

5:00pm – 9:00pm
¥1,650 (advance sales)
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Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension goes rainbow-hued.

What to expect

Magical Fantasy Bridge is an illumination event held at Gravitate Osaka, a pet-friendly outdoor adventure park in Ibaraki (the town, not the prefecture near Tokyo) in Osaka.

During the event, the Goda Bridge — the park’s main attraction and Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge — is lit up in seven colors after dark.

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Schedule

The event period is split into two sections. The first goes from December 24 to 30, 2025, while the second extends from January 2 to February 28, 2026.

Last entry is 8:30 p.m.

Tickets

Entry costs ¥1,650 for adults and ¥1,100 for elementary school-aged children. Reserve your ticket here.

How to get there

Gravitate Osaka is located about an hour from Osaka Station.

First, take the Tokaido-Sanyo Line to JR Ibaraki Station (around 20 minutes). From the station, it’s possible to take a local bus, then walk for another 20 minutes or so.

Otherwise, shuttle buses leave at set times from the west exit.

On weekdays, shuttle buses depart from the station at 8:05 a.m., 10:25 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 1:55 p.m., and 3:05 p.m. On weekends and holidays, there are a few more departures added on, at 9:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 4:15 p.m.

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Note that there are shuttle buses returning to the station as well, but the final two departures are at 5:10 and 6:20 p.m. (weekdays, as well as weekends and holidays).

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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