Events & Festivals

Osaka

Tenjin Festival (Tenjin Matsuri)

The ritual held at Osaka Tenmangu with more than 1000-year history, regarded as one of Japan’s Three Major Festivals.

Osaka / Summer festivals & Events

• 18 Sep 2022

  17 Best things to do in Osaka, Japan

  The metropolis, Osaka, is full of tourist / gourmet spots, it is hard to choose from. Here is our recommendation for first-time visitors to Osaka, a comprehensive list of appealing sight-seeing spots, gourmet eateries, inns, souvenir shops and events.

Cherry blossom walkthrough (Osaka)

This is a traditional event that heralds spring in Osaka, where visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms of many varieties.

Osaka / Spring festivals & Events

Festival of the Lights in OSAKA: Midosuji Illumination

A symbol street of light connecting to a shining future.

Osaka / Winter festivals & Events

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

A summer tradition of Naniwa, coloring the Yodogawa, the symbol of the "Water Metropolis Osaka".

Osaka / Summer festivals & Events

• 6 May 2023

  The Hottest, Best Known Firework Festivals in Japan and How to Enjoy Them: a Complete Firework Festival Guide

  A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri

A fall festival in Kishiwada with 300-years of history. People pull a 4-ton Danjiri and turn a corner in Yarimawashi, 90-degrees with great force!

Osaka / Autumn festivals & Events

Festival of the Lights in OSAKA: Osaka Hikari-Renaissance

Art of light spreading over the waters of Nakanoshima.

Osaka / Winter festivals & Events