Festival of Lights Osaka

Last Updated on December 6, 2024

What to expect at Festival of Lights Osaka 2024

During the winter period Osaka is lit up with illuminations all over the city to create the “Festival of Lights”.

The event will see two main illuminations taking place as well as a series of smaller events.

Midosuji Illumination

“Midosuji Illumination” sees one of Osaka’s most important streets, Midosuji, bathed in rainbow lights from the the Hanshinmae intersection to the Namba West Exit intersection.

This part of the illuminations was certified as a world record in January 2015 for “Most illuminated trees on a single street”.

Osaka Light Rennaissance

The second of the main events is the “Osaka Light Renaissance”, which takes place in Nakanoshima Park and sees Osaka City Hall lit up with projection mapping.

The “Osaka Light Renaissance” will feature a variety of other light projections making use of the waterfront scenery of Nakanoshima park, with the theme of “connection“.

Other events and illuminations will take place around Osaka including Christmas trees and an illuminated giant rubber duck.

A list of all events taking place can be found here.

When will Festival of Lights Osaka 2024 take place?

Osaka Festival of Lights will take place from the 3rd November 2024 until the 31st January 2025.

The Midosuji illumination area will be lit daily from 17:00 until 23:00 during this time.

*On December 31st the illuminations will continue until 01:00 on the 1st of January.

How much does Festival of Lights Osaka 2024 cost?

The illuminations are free to attend.

How do I get to Festival of Lights Osaka 2024?

Nearest Station: The Festival of Lights events are best reached from Kitahama Station using the Keihan Main Line or Sakaisuji Line.

You can also access the events from Minami-morimachi Station using the Tanimachi Line or Sakaisuji Line.

Festival of Lights Osaka can also be reached from Yodoyabashi Station using the Keihan Main Line.