Festival of the Lights in OSAKA: Midosuji Illumination

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Festival of the Lights in OSAKA: Midosuji Illumination

A symbol street of light connecting to a shining future.

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The "Festival of the Lights in OSAKA," which beautifully and fantastically illuminates the night of Osaka, is an event that has two core programs: the "Midosuji Illumination" on Midosuji, Osaka's main street, and the "Osaka Hikari-Renaissance" in the Nakanoshima, the symbol of the city’s waterways.

With the theme of "A Symbol Street of Light Connecting to a Shining Future," this year also colors the total length of about 4km from Umeda to Namba with overwhelming light.

In January 2015, Midosuji Illumination was recognized as a world record for "the street with the most illuminations on street trees."

Highlights

  • The "Festival of the Lights in OSAKA" is composed of two core programs and multiple area programs.
  • In January 2015, Midosuji Illumination was recognized as a world record for "the street with the most illuminations on street trees."
  • In 2025, the illumination started in April to coincide with the opening of the Expo, with lighting hours extended until 1:00 a.m.

Photos

  • A powerful illumination of 4km in total length
*Product image for illustration purposes only.
ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

    A powerful illumination of 4km in total length *Product image for illustration purposes only. ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

  • The section from Fushimimachi to Sembachuo 3 shines in an elegant champagne gold
(Past highlights)
ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

    The section from Fushimimachi to Sembachuo 3 shines in an elegant champagne gold (Past highlights) ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

  • "My Message Tree" with messages to loved ones engraved
ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

    "My Message Tree" with messages to loved ones engraved ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

Reviews

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    In a word, beautiful!
    It has a totally different vibe compared to the glitz of Roppongi in Tokyo.

  • Osaka is the most beautiful city in Kansai during winter! The Midosuji Illumination is stunning. I visited before, and the trees along Midosuji were decorated with lights. The ginkgo trees turned the whole street yellow, blending perfectly with the sparkling lights. It was truly unforgettable.

Details

Name in Japanese
大阪・光の饗宴 御堂筋イルミネーション
Address
Midouusuji, Kita-ku and Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
(Hanshin-mae intersection - Namba Nishiguchi intersection)
Event Period
The event runs through December 31, 2025.
Access
Available from all stations between the Midosuji Line’s Umeda Station and Nanba Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)