Japan’s premier Halloween spectacle! Encounter terrifying street zombies, immersive horror mazes, and exclusive nighttime shows across USJ.
Immerse yourself in witty contemporary installations featuring interactive kinetic sculptures and quirky performances exploring everyday human habits.
Experience the vibrant maritime cultures of the Torres Strait with woven ghost-net art, pearl-shell carvings, and sacred dance masks from northern Australia.
Mark 135 years since the birth of this Western-style master painter. Marvel at haunting Reiko portraits and realist still lifes in a comprehensive gallery showcase.
Autumn splendor under the iconic Tower of the Sun! Over 150,000 blooming cosmos flowers and 3,600 fiery red kochia bushes carpet Flower Hill, alongside pink muhly grass and craft stalls.
A cherished Osaka gardening tradition since Showa times! Browse hundreds of masterfully shaped bonsai trees, autumn blooming flowers, and gardening crafts spread across the tree-lined castle promenade.
The thrilling second edition of Kishiwada’s legendary festival! Forty-seven elaborately carved 4-ton wooden danjiri floats race at high speeds through tight neighborhood turns, steered by courageous roof dancers.
One of Osaka’s grandest autumn festivals! Over twenty massive decorated taikodai drum floats heave up the shrine approaches, culminating in the electrifying nighttime Nakadaki procession illuminated by hundreds of glowing lanterns.
The sacred spiritual culmination of Hiraoka Shrine's autumn observances. Shinto priests in formal heikaku court robes perform solemn ancient harvest thanksgiving rituals and Kagura offerings at Kawachi Province’s primary shrine.
Reviving a graceful Edo-period tradition! Beautiful historic merchant houses in the preserved 16th-century temple town display rare antique hina dolls paired with autumn chrysanthemums to pray for longevity and health.
Step into Edo-era merchant heritage! The white-walled plaster storehouses host open-air nodate tea ceremonies, traditional ikebana floral displays, and live acoustic jazz in scenic historical courtyards.
Experience the comedic heartbeat of Japan! Renowned manzai duos, traditional Kamigata rakugo storytellers, and street performers take over Namba Grand Kagetsu and open-air riverside stages.
Western Japan’s premier diversity celebration! Ogimachi Park fills with uplifting live musical performances, international food trucks, community bazaar booths, and a spirited public parade through Umeda.
Perched above JR Osaka Station! Toki no Hiroba (Time and Space Plaza) presents live jazz concerts, autumn craft beer bars, hands-on floral workshops, and seasonal photo pavilions overlooking the Umeda skyline.
Water Metropolis Osaka illuminated in glowing radiance! Walk along the Okawa riverbanks admiring interactive light sculptures, digital art bridges, and lantern installations from the Rose Garden to Hanshin Expressway.
A magical autumn evening highlight! Approximately 300 vibrant fireworks burst above the Okawa River, casting brilliant reflections onto Nakanoshima’s historic red-brick Central Public Hall and modern skyline.
Over 4,000 blooming roses of 310 varieties burst into vibrant autumn colors between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers. Enjoy fragrant riverside strolls paired with open-air terrace cafes.
Celebrating 1,600 years of international trade and culture! Oshoji Avenue fills with historic Nanban merchant processions, thundering matchlock musket gunnery (teppo-tai), and colossal Futon Daiko drum floats.
In the ancestral birthplace of tea master Sen no Rikyu! Savor authentic ceremonial matcha prepared by master tea schools in historic Nansoji Zen temple and Sakai Plaza, celebrating Japan’s tea aesthetic.
Osaka’s premier fireworks display lights up crisp autumn skies! Over 10,000 shells and synchronized musical starmines burst across the wide Yodo River, viewed from grassy riverbanks with hundreds of food stalls.
Held at Osaka's most venerated Shinto sanctuary! Priests perform solemn autumn blessings at the sacred rice paddies, followed by the historic Masu Market at Emaden Hall beside the iconic red arched Soribashi bridge.
Famous for the sensational 'Neri' spinning technique! Dozens of heavy wooden danjiri floats adorned with paper lanterns perform thrilling synchronized wheelies and high-speed spins across Tondabayashi and Kanan.
Held under ancient sacred camphor trees in central Kita Ward! Over 100 local Kansai craftspeople showcase handmade leather goods, ceramic tableware, organic herbal teas, and freshly baked artisan breads.
Western Japan’s premier temple market dating back over a millennium! Around 300 dealers pack the precincts of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple selling vintage kimono, Edo-period ceramics, antique tools, and street food.
Japan’s ultimate sweet potato gourmet gathering! Taste over 30 varieties of piping-hot roasted sweet potatoes, caramel brûlée sweet potato parfaits, and artisanal potato ice cream under autumn castle ramparts.
A thrilling martial ritual! Mounted samurai archers gallop down the track firing whistling arrows at target boards, while priests perform autumn purification prayers for health and scholarly success.
Celebrate Osaka’s verdant riverside! Enjoy open-air acoustic concerts, handmade craft stalls, tree-climbing experiences, and kitchen car gourmet bites along the scenic Okawa riverbank.
Next to Osaka Tenmangu, Japan’s premier theater dedicated to Kamigata comic storytelling! Enjoy rapid-fire comic monologues, shamisen interludes, and traditional rakugo laughter delivered by Kansai master storytellers.
Stand before Osaka’s most famous photo spot: the giant 12-meter-tall lion head stage! Shinto maidens and priests perform sacred Kagura blessings to swallow evil spirits and grant good fortune.
Northern Osaka’s grandest autumn flower field! Wander along maze-like paths through over one million pink, white, and crimson cosmos flowers, surrounded by tranquil mountain vistas and regional produce stalls.
Surrounded by forested mountain slopes in Minoh! Wander through ancient temple halls discovering thousands of red victory Daruma dolls tucked into stone walls, wooden railings, and mossy lanterns amidst early autumn foliage.
A ten-day autumn harvest feast in the shadow of Osaka Castle tower! Sample specialty roasted sweet potatoes, crispy candied daigaku-imo, and sweet potato ice cream from top producers nationwide.
Spectacular pyro-musical art on Osaka Bay! Over 10,000 fireworks choreographed down to 1/30th of a second with classic music and rock soundtracks illuminate the ocean horizon and Kansai Airport bridge.
An extraordinary autumn cultural blockbuster! Marvel at masterpieces of samurai armor, Edo-period ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Hokusai and Utamaro, and Buddhist national treasures on special loan in Nakanoshima.