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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 bathes Osaka’s nights in beautiful, fantastical light, is an event centered around two core programs: the “Midosuji Illumination,” held along Midosuji, Osaka’s iconic boulevard, and the “OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance,” held in Nakanoshima, a symbol of Osaka as a city of 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 2026, the lights will be illuminated from around 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Osaka’s iconic Midosuji boulevard will be illuminated with a spectacular display of lights stretching approximately 4 km.

Photos

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

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

  • The section from Fushimimachi to Sembachuo 3 shines in an elegant champagne gold *Photo for illustrative purposes only. ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

    The section from Fushimimachi to Sembachuo 3 shines in an elegant champagne gold *Photo for illustrative purposes only. ⒸFestival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee

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

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

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    One of Osaka's most romantic winter sights—the Midosuji Illumination! Held along Midosuji in Osaka from around November to December each year, it stretches from Yodoyabashi to the Shinsaibashi area, lighting up the entire street with a dazzling sea of lights. The area around Shinsaibashi left the deepest impression on me. While shopping and strolling around, you can look up and see the sparkling lights. Walking among them really puts you in a festive winter mood, and every photo looks good!

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

  • 李祥青
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    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
Annually from November 3 to December 31
Access
Available from all stations between the Midosuji Line’s Umeda Station and Nanba Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa